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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to California at least 41 days early can save you up to 9% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 41 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to California for as little as R17 201 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R21 716 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to California?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to California. Flights to California from South Africa in February are about R19 236 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R14 969.

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.

R17 977+ Flights from South Africa to California

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to California

Round-trip from	R17 042
One-way from	R11 420
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 347

Turkish Airlines
19/8-4/9
2 total stops
56h 35m total
South Africa to California

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3/9
3 total stops
58h 12m total
South Africa to California

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R26 888 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 071 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 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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Tue 19/817:50JNB - SFO

1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines

Thu 4/918:45SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/7R17 042

Fri 25/720:00CPT - SFO

2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 21/86:30SFO - CPT

2 stops23h 50mUnited 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 16/718:50JNB - 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

Sun 7/1210:10JNB - SAN

2 stops44h 06mLufthansa

Tue 30/1217:35SAN - JNB

1 stop27h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 4/7R17 938

Sat 6/1219:35JNB - SAN

1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways

Wed 31/1214:58SAN - JNB

2 stops30h 37mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/7R18 079

Wed 20/819:25JNB - LAX

2 stops30h 42mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1117:35LAX - JNB

1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7R18 272

Thu 20/1119:45JNB - LAS

1 stop33h 05mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/118:57LAS - JNB

2 stops36h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/7R19 045

Mon 18/820:30JNB - LAS

1 stop31h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 25/821:10LAS - JNB

1 stop27h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/7R19 203

Sat 20/913:00CPT - SFO

1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways

Sat 27/915:55SFO - CPT

1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/7R19 572

Tue 19/813:50CPT - LAX

3 stops34h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 26/823:00LAX - CPT

2 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 5/7R24 474

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Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated 6 July 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 7/721:20JNB - LAX

2 stops28h 06mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/87:06LAX - JNB

2 stops25h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/7R17 113

Mon 14/720:30JNB - LAX

2 stops34h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 18/811:50LAX - JNB

2 stops37h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/7R18 026

Mon 14/721:20JNB - LAS

1 stop24h 37mUnited Airlines

Tue 22/76:00LAS - JNB

2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/7R22 384

Tue 15/714:30JNB - LAS

3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 22/78:57LAS - JNB

2 stops43h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7R19 906

Wed 16/717:55JNB - LAX

1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 15/919:55LAX - JNB

1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/7R17 148

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

Wed 16/718:50JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 29mDelta

Thu 31/75:55SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 25mDelta

Deal found 4/7R18 518

Wed 16/718:50JNB - SFO

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 31/713:45SFO - JNB

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7R19 133

Wed 16/723:15JNB - SFO

1 stop45h 30mKLM

Thu 31/713:45SFO - JNB

1 stop22h 35mKLM

Deal found 4/7R19 168

Wed 16/719:00JNB - BUR

2 stops46h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 28/720:25BUR - JNB

2 stops36h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/7R21 329

Wed 16/718:50JNB - BUR

2 stops30h 22mDelta

Mon 28/712:40BUR - JNB

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Deal found 5/7R21 558

One-way flights from South Africa to California
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 6 July 2025.

Wed 3/99:50JNB - LAX

3 stops58h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7R11 420

Sun 9/1118:55CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/7R11 824

Wed 1/1016:35CPT - SFO

1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/7R11 912

Mon 29/916:35CPT - LAX

1 stop34h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/7R12 193

Wed 3/913:55JNB - LAX

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/7R12 211

Sun 9/1110:40CPT - SFO

2 stops31h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/7R12 703

Wed 1/1019:50CPT - LAX

3 stops51h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7R12 949

Sat 30/819:50JNB - LAX

1 stop35h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/7R13 652

Sat 16/80:45JNB - LAS

3 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/7R13 774

Sat 22/1110:40CPT - LAX

2 stops41h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 5/7R14 284

Wed 1/1015:20CPT - SFO

3 stops35h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7R14 653

Mon 28/717:55JNB - LAX

1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/7R14 741

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

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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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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?

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 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 321 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 968 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 366 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

925 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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

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.
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, 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to California

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR11 534	AverageR20 690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR14 452	AverageR19 563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 191	AverageR20 484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 838	AverageR20 534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR16 126	AverageR18 231	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 225	AverageR19 159	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	CheapestR16 257	AverageR21 940	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
KLM	CheapestR16 329	AverageR20 098	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 631	AverageR18 098	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR17 804	AverageR22 159	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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