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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R11 420

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jul 11 — Jul 181
1 adult

Cheap 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 6 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 042

One-way from

R11 420

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 347
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/8-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • South Africa to California
3/9
  • 3/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 12m total
  • South Africa to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R26 888 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 071 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to California

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 6 July 2025.

Tue 19/817:50JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/918:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/7R17 042
Mon 7/721:20JNB - LAX
2 stops28h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/87:06LAX - JNB
2 stops25h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7R17 113
Wed 16/717:55JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 15/919:55LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/7R17 148
Fri 25/720:00CPT - SFO
2 stops27h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 21/88:26SFO - CPT
1 stop21h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/7R17 218
Tue 26/820:05CPT - SFO
1 stop23h 05mDelta
Sat 6/918:58SFO - CPT
2 stops61h 52mDelta
Deal found 5/7R17 288
Wed 16/721:55JNB - LAX
1 stop35h 41mDelta
Mon 15/97:00LAX - JNB
2 stops29h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/7R17 482
Wed 16/718:50JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 30mAir France
Mon 15/915:25LAX - JNB
1 stop32h 05mAir France
Deal found 6/7R17 499
Sat 8/1119:40JNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mKLM
Sun 16/1118:20LAX - JNB
1 stop31h 30mKLM
Deal found 5/7R17 534
Tue 26/819:00JNB - LAS
2 stops35h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/910:55LAS - JNB
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/7R17 692
Wed 13/823:15CPT - LAX
2 stops57h 33mDelta
Tue 26/813:50LAX - CPT
1 stop22h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/7R17 745
Sun 7/1210:10JNB - SAN
2 stops44h 06mLufthansa
Tue 30/1217:35SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 4/7R17 938
Mon 14/720:30JNB - LAX
2 stops34h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 18/811:50LAX - JNB
2 stops37h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/7R18 026

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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 6 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to California that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

17:50-10:35

1 stop25h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R17 042

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

17:55-11:45

1 stop26h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/9

19:55-10:35

1 stop29h 40m

R17 148

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/7

20:00-17:45

2 stops30h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 21/8

6:30-15:20

2 stops23h 50m

R17 218

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/8

20:05-10:10

1 stop23h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

18:58-17:50

2 stops61h 52m

R17 288

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

21:55-0:36

1 stop35h 41m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/9

7:00-21:35

2 stops29h 35m

R17 482

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

18:50-11:20

1 stop25h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/9

15:25-8:30

1 stop32h 05m

R17 499

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

19:40-18:40

1 stop33h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/11

18:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

R17 534

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

19:00-21:48

2 stops35h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 15/9

10:55-17:45

1 stop21h 50m

R17 692

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/8

23:15-23:48

2 stops57h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

13:50-21:25

1 stop22h 35m

R17 745

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

10:10-20:16

2 stops44h 06m

San Diego

Tue 30/12

17:35-7:05

1 stop27h 30m

R17 938

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to California

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R924). Flying from South Africa to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to California as you normally would.

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 6 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta 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.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 R11 824. Users have also found prices from R11 912 and R12 703 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.

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    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.

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    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R924). Flying from South Africa to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR11 534AverageR20 690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR14 452AverageR19 563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 191AverageR20 484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 838AverageR20 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 126AverageR18 231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 225AverageR19 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 257AverageR21 940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 329AverageR20 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 631AverageR18 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR17 804AverageR22 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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