R10 080+ Cheap flights to Southern California

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
Nov 27 — Dec 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Southern California in 2025

Find the latest flights to Southern California in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 28 October 2025.

Return from

R15 859

One-way from

R10 785

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 044
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 5/12-20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 47m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Southern California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R759 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R202 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2025

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Fri 5/1221:55JNB - LAX
1 stop36h 59mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 20/111:12LAX - JNB
1 stop21h 48mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/10R15 859
Mon 3/1122:00JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 16/1119:30LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/10R15 911
Fri 5/1219:35JNB - LAX
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/122:25LAX - JNB
2 stops26h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/10R15 997
Fri 21/1122:00JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1211:35LAX - JNB
2 stops36h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/10R16 031
Thu 6/1119:35JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/1114:55SAN - JNB
2 stops30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/10R16 031
Thu 13/1119:35JNB - BUR
2 stops50h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/117:00BUR - JNB
2 stops38h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/10R16 083
Thu 13/1119:35JNB - SNA
2 stops30h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/1110:43SNA - JNB
2 stops34h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/10R16 083
Fri 21/1122:00JNB - LAX
2 stops34h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1214:31LAX - JNB
2 stops33h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/10R16 134
Fri 21/1122:00JNB - ONT
2 stops31h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1214:53ONT - JNB
2 stops30h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/10R16 134
Mon 10/1122:00JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/1113:23SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/10R16 152
Tue 9/1219:35JNB - LAX
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/115:30LAX - JNB
1 stop32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/10R16 496
Mon 15/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 10/122:30LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/10R16 616

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:35-11:41

2 stops50h 06m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 17/11

7:00-7:35

2 stops38h 35m

R16 083

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:35-16:06

2 stops30h 31m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 17/11

10:43-7:35

2 stops34h 52m

R16 083

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-17:54

2 stops29h 54m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

22:59-10:25

2 stops25h 26m

R16 117

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-22:49

2 stops34h 49m

Ontario

Mon 9/2

16:49-10:25

2 stops31h 36m

R16 117

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

22:00-15:20

1 stop27h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

17:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

R16 496

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:05-16:50

1 stop31h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 28/3

14:05-10:35

1 stop35h 30m

R16 513

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

22:00-14:35

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

22:30-8:35

1 stop24h 05m

R16 685

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

22:00-22:47

2 stops34h 47m

San Diego

Mon 17/11

12:16-19:00

1 stop20h 44m

R16 685

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

22:00-20:40

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

12:20-8:25

2 stops34h 05m

R16 685

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

22:00-20:40

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/11

13:29-8:35

2 stops33h 06m

R16 702

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Southern California

How long is the flight to Southern California?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Southern California takes 32 hours 17 minutes. Flights to Southern California from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Southern California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Southern California. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Southern California should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Southern California are SWISS, Lufthansa and British Airways.

Rainfall in Southern California by month

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

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

Temperature in Southern California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southern 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Southern California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Southern 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 Southern California. Reviews last updated 28 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

FAQs about flying to Southern California

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Southern 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 Southern California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Southern California?

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

  • How much is a return flight to Southern California?

    A return flight to Southern California will typically cost around R6 357, however they can be found for as little as R5 121.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Southern California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Southern California, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 2BR Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/LAX - 40% off for 30+ days is the closest property to Los Angeles (0,0 km away from Los Angeles).

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