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R10 785+ Cheap flights to Southern California

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— LAX
Apr 11 — Apr 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Southern California in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Southern California
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Southern California. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 March 2026.

Thu 28/521:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops29h 23m
American Airlines
Thu 4/621:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/3R14 974
Mon 14/919:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 29/918:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/3R15 301
Thu 10/1222:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 15m
American Airlines
Thu 24/1219:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/3R15 350
Wed 16/921:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 28/918:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/3R15 367
Mon 27/418:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/513:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/3R15 514
Tue 15/1222:00
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 30m
British Airways
Thu 24/1219:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 9/3R15 694
Tue 21/420:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 28/47:15
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/3R15 710
Sat 2/517:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/513:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/3R15 760
Sat 6/619:25
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops29h 40m
British Airways
Sun 21/622:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops25h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 9/3R15 825
Tue 28/423:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop24h 30m
KLM
Tue 5/516:45
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop43h 35m
KLM
Deal found 10/3R15 891
Thu 19/321:30
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 10m
Delta
Thu 23/417:32
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops30h 13m
Delta
Deal found 7/3R15 907
Mon 10/821:15
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop26h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 17/816:45
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/3R16 561

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R14 974

One-way from

R10 785

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 038
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 28/5-4/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 18m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Southern California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 489 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

20:25-17:45

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/4

8:15-19:40

1 stop26h 25m

R15 907

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

20:25-17:45

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 30/4

23:15-8:45

1 stop24h 30m

R15 923

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

20:25-17:45

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 3/5

15:50-8:45

1 stop31h 55m

R15 923

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/4

17:32-8:45

2 stops30h 13m

R15 923

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

20:25-18:14

2 stops30h 49m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

15:35-8:45

2 stops32h 10m

R16 021

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

20:25-22:36

2 stops35h 11m

San Diego

Fri 1/5

15:35-8:50

2 stops32h 15m

R16 823

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

15:05-11:45

2 stops29h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

5:45-18:30

3 stops27h 45m

R16 856

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

20:25-23:44

2 stops36h 19m

Ontario

Tue 28/4

7:05-19:40

1 stop27h 35m

R16 856

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:20-0:56

2 stops38h 36m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

7:35-19:40

2 stops27h 05m

R17 805

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:20-16:28

2 stops30h 08m

Ontario

Sat 4/4

12:57-19:40

1 stop21h 43m

R17 871

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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 28 hours 46 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Southern California?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Southern California are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and KLM.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R14 438
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 094
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 150
KLM
KLM
From R15 557

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Southern California are Singapore Airlines, American Airlines 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 12 March 2026.
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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 418 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 253 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 784 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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, Singapore Airlines 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 R4 772, however they can be found for as little as R4 330.

  • 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 (23 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles Los Angeles have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles Los Angeles (0,0 km away from Los Angeles Los Angeles).

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