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Cheap flights to California from R10 388

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — LAX
May 13 — May 201
1 adult
Mon 13/5
Mon 20/5

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 543 462 searches and data was last updated on 8 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R16 783

Return from

R16 358

One-way from

R10 370
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From Johannesburg to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Johannesburg to California

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to California on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 8 May 2024
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Cheap flights to California in May & June 2024

Search the best deals to popular California cities recently found by Cheapflights users
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to California in May and June 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Cheap flights to Los Angeles, California
Thu 23/518:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 50mAir France
Wed 5/621:00LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 40mAir France
Deal found 8/5R16 358
Wed 15/523:15JNB - LAX
1 stop24h 35mKLM
Wed 22/513:50LAX - JNB
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Deal found 7/5R16 377
Tue 4/618:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 45mDelta
Tue 11/613:10LAX - JNB
2 stops34h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/5R16 783
Tue 4/618:50JNB - LAX
2 stops32h 15mDelta
Tue 11/613:10LAX - JNB
2 stops34h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/5R16 876
Wed 15/523:15JNB - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Wed 22/515:55LAX - JNB
2 stops31h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/5R16 894
Wed 15/523:15JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 07mDelta
Wed 22/515:55LAX - JNB
2 stops31h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/5R16 913
Thu 23/523:15JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 07mDelta
Wed 5/613:19LAX - JNB
2 stops34h 21mDelta
Deal found 8/5R16 987
Sun 26/518:55JNB - LAX
1 stop28h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 9/622:55LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/5R17 246
Tue 21/518:50JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 15mAir France
Wed 29/516:55LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 45mAir France
Deal found 7/5R17 301
Cheap flights to San Francisco, California
Wed 15/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Wed 5/610:35SFO - JNB
2 stops37h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/5R16 857
Wed 15/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Tue 4/60:40SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 40mDelta
Deal found 8/5R16 968
Wed 15/523:15JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 29mDelta
Wed 5/610:55SFO - JNB
2 stops36h 45mDelta
Deal found 8/5R17 061
Wed 15/523:15JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 29mDelta
Tue 4/60:40SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 40mDelta
Deal found 8/5R17 190
Wed 15/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/610:35SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R17 209
Tue 4/618:05JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 18/713:15SFO - JNB
1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5R17 283
Tue 14/518:55JNB - SFO
1 stop34h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 18/617:01SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 14mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/5R17 541
Tue 14/518:55JNB - SFO
1 stop34h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 18/622:10SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/5R17 578
Wed 15/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/613:50SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R17 652
Cheap flights to San Diego, California
Fri 17/510:25JNB - SAN
2 stops33h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/518:30SAN - JNB
2 stops38h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/5R28 761
Sun 9/619:00JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 52mLufthansa
Tue 9/713:25SAN - JNB
2 stops34h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 7/5R29 981
Sun 9/619:20JNB - SAN
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 9/713:00SAN - JNB
2 stops33h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5R35 323
Sun 9/622:35JNB - SAN
3 stops49h 18mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/721:24SAN - JNB
2 stops30h 41mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/5R37 042
Sun 9/622:35JNB - SAN
3 stops49h 18mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/721:24SAN - JNB
3 stops45h 31mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/5R42 606
Sun 9/621:05JNB - SAN
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/717:15SAN - JNB
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R46 580
Fri 17/519:20JNB - SAN
3 stops53h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 25/56:22SAN - JNB
3 stops42h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/5R47 264
Fri 17/523:15JNB - SAN
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Sat 25/522:50SAN - JNB
1 stop35h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/5R48 594
Fri 17/521:55JNB - SAN
1 stop30h 44mDelta
Sat 25/522:50SAN - JNB
1 stop35h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/5R63 677

California 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for California in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 543 462 searches and data were last updated on 8 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to California in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 23/518:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 50mAir France
Wed 5/621:00LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 40mAir France
Deal found 8/5R16 358
Wed 15/523:15JNB - LAX
1 stop24h 35mKLM
Wed 22/513:50LAX - JNB
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Deal found 7/5R16 377
Tue 4/618:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 45mDelta
Tue 11/613:10LAX - JNB
2 stops34h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/5R16 783
Wed 15/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Wed 5/610:35SFO - JNB
2 stops37h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/5R16 857
Tue 4/618:50JNB - LAX
2 stops32h 15mDelta
Tue 11/613:10LAX - JNB
2 stops34h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/5R16 876
Wed 15/523:15JNB - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Wed 22/515:55LAX - JNB
2 stops31h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/5R16 894
Wed 15/523:15JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 07mDelta
Wed 22/515:55LAX - JNB
2 stops31h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/5R16 913
Wed 15/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Tue 4/60:40SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 40mDelta
Deal found 8/5R16 968
Thu 23/523:15JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 07mDelta
Wed 5/613:19LAX - JNB
2 stops34h 21mDelta
Deal found 8/5R16 987

Flights to California departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to California, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 543 462 searches and data was last updated on 8 May 2024.
Browse some of the flights available to California departing last-minute. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
Wed 15/523:15JNB - LAX
1 stop24h 35mKLM
Wed 22/513:50LAX - JNB
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Deal found 7/5R16 377
Wed 15/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Wed 5/610:35SFO - JNB
2 stops37h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/5R16 857
Fri 17/510:25JNB - SAN
2 stops33h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/518:30SAN - JNB
2 stops38h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/5R28 761

One-way flights to California

Explore one-way flight options to California for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 543 462 searches and data was last updated on 8 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to California in the near future. Users can also find round-trip California flights by using the search form above.
Wed 5/69:55JNB - LAX
3 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R10 388
Tue 4/68:40JNB - SFO
3 stops59h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R12 236
Sat 20/719:20JNB - SAN
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5R14 602

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 R12 409 while a return flight costs R18 088. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to California (average of R866). Flying to California in July will prove the most costly (average of R1 133). 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 303

February

R16 543

March

R16 968

April

R17 301

May

R17 005

June

R17 486

July

R20 942

August

R17 560

September

R17 301

October

R16 007

November

R16 044

December

R16 414

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 3 May 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 8 May 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air France, Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 988 reviews

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

8,1
Very Good
3 988 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 988 reviews

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

8,1
Very Good
10 789 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 988 reviews

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

7,8
Good
2 013 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 988 reviews

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

7,8
Good
1 095 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 988 reviews

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

7,7
Good
4 428 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 988 reviews

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

  • 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, Etihad Airways 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 R611, while return flights cost around R2 724.

  • 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 (23 hours 7 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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