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Apr 23 — Apr 301
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Flights to California in 2024

Find the latest flights to California in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 626 070 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 801

Return from

R16 603

One-way from

R9 642
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Johannesburg to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Johannesburg to California

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Average price of flights to California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to California is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to California (average of R862). Flying to California in July will prove the most costly (average of R1 164). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R16 755

February

R17 021

March

R17 459

April

R17 763

May

R17 078

June

R17 991

July

R22 137

August

R18 067

September

R17 611

October

R16 489

November

R16 394

December

R16 812

Temperature and rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

LAX

Temperature

14 - 23 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to California. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to California is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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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 18 April 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Delta to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 491 reviews

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,3
Very Good
1 491 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 491 reviews

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,1
Very Good
4 092 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 491 reviews

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,1
Very Good
11 104 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 491 reviews

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,9
Good
1 646 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 491 reviews

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,8
Good
2 095 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 491 reviews

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to California if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to California?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

    San Francisco Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to San Francisco Airport typically cost R833, while return flights cost around R2 802.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R148, however they can be found for as little as R147.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles Airport?

    Yes. Los Angeles Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles Airport (0,0 km away from Los Angeles Airport).

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