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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R10 036

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jul 2 — Jul 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to California

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 June 2026.

Fri 29/520:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop22h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 5/617:45
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops36h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/5R16 526
Tue 13/1020:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop36h 27m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 27/1023:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop27h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/5R16 558
Sun 31/520:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop35h 43m
Delta
Sat 13/66:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 30/5R16 591
Fri 30/1020:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 10/117:00
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/6R16 623
Sun 1/1120:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 04m
United Airlines
Wed 11/118:45
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/6R16 640
Sun 31/520:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Delta
Mon 8/66:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 31/5R16 737
Sun 31/520:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Delta
Fri 12/623:59
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 51m
Delta
Deal found 31/5R16 753
Thu 12/1119:35
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops36h 48m
British Airways
Mon 16/1112:46
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops35h 39m
British Airways
Deal found 28/5R16 786
Mon 1/619:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop25h 19m
United Airlines
Thu 11/68:10
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop22h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/5R16 949
Mon 1/619:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops25h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 10/610:15
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/5R16 965
Mon 1/621:55
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop31h 38m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 14/622:00
LAS
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/5R16 997
Fri 5/620:00
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops26h 51m
United Airlines
Fri 18/96:15
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops25h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/6R17 030

Find flight deals from South Africa to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to California flight deals. Data was last updated 2 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 526

One-way from

R10 036

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 917
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/6-5/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 16m total
  • South Africa to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 15m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 397 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 259 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to California that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

19:35-22:23

2 stops36h 48m

Ontario

Mon 16/11

12:46-10:25

2 stops35h 39m

R16 786

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-18:09

2 stops30h 19m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

R17 762

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

15:40-5:50

1 stop28h 10m

R18 055

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-21:15

1 stop33h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

12:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

R18 299

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

21:15-15:43

2 stops27h 28m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 30/10

21:40-10:25

2 stops27h 45m

R18 705

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

23:55-21:55

2 stops32h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/1

23:30-19:00

1 stop33h 30m

R18 852

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

20:00-7:29

2 stops44h 29m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 29/7

11:15-17:10

1 stop20h 55m

R18 852

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

23:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 22/7

22:00-19:40

1 stop36h 40m

R18 868

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

21:15-9:29

2 stops45h 14m

Ontario

Mon 26/10

12:35-10:25

2 stops36h 50m

R19 437

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

17:55-13:10

1 stop28h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

23:15-17:10

1 stop32h 55m

R19 990

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R10 329). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R39 753). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to California?

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 2 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 409 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 778 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 019 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to California?

    For as low as R17 762, British Airways can have you in California from South Africa in 30h 19m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16069 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 506. Users have also found prices from R9 800 and R10 109 on Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R10 329). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R39 753). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 264AverageR19 852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 802AverageR15 807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 343AverageR17 051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 390AverageR19 040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 543AverageR17 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 963AverageR17 108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 320AverageR18 388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 482AverageR19 880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 488AverageR17 870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 559AverageR17 231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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