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R11 696+ Cheap flights to Southern California

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Jun 19 — Jun 261
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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 14 June 2025.

Return from

R17 562

One-way from

R11 696

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 288
Delta
  • Delta
  • 1/7-7/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 78h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
6/7
  • 6/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 26m total
  • Johannesburg to Southern California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R29 968 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 551 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2025

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Mon 16/618:50JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 30mDelta
Mon 18/812:10LAX - JNB
1 stop22h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/6R17 472
Mon 16/618:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 20mAir France
Mon 18/813:40LAX - JNB
1 stop33h 50mAir France
Deal found 14/6R17 544
Sun 13/720:40JNB - LAX
1 stop33h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 28/722:50LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/6R17 813
Mon 28/719:00JNB - LAX
2 stops29h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/80:08LAX - JNB
2 stops32h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/6R18 028
Sun 24/817:55JNB - LAX
1 stop37h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/913:40LAX - JNB
1 stop35h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/6R18 746
Wed 16/718:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 25mKLM
Mon 15/913:50LAX - JNB
1 stop22h 45mKLM
Deal found 13/6R18 907
Sun 28/923:30JNB - SAN
2 stops28h 26mDelta
Sat 4/1022:15SAN - JNB
2 stops36h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/6R19 427
Wed 16/718:50JNB - BUR
2 stops35h 58mKLM
Mon 28/712:40BUR - JNB
2 stops47h 40mKLM
Deal found 14/6R20 593
Fri 19/1222:05JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 3/118:10SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/6R20 701
Wed 18/619:25JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 17mBritish Airways
Mon 28/721:21LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/6R20 809
Wed 18/621:15JNB - LAX
2 stops28h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 28/718:43LAX - JNB
2 stops29h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/6R21 795
Wed 16/719:00JNB - BUR
2 stops51h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/718:30BUR - JNB
2 stops53h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6R21 957

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

18:50-22:35

2 stops36h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

17:25-19:40

1 stop41h 15m

R17 562

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

17:55-22:25

1 stop37h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 17/9

13:40-10:35

1 stop35h 55m

R17 669

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

20:40-20:45

1 stop33h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 28/7

22:50-10:20

1 stop26h 30m

R17 813

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

19:00-15:15

2 stops29h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

0:08-17:45

2 stops32h 37m

R18 028

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

18:50-18:15

1 stop32h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/9

17:20-8:30

1 stop30h 10m

R18 477

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

18:50-18:15

1 stop32h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/9

13:50-21:35

1 stop22h 45m

R18 907

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

23:30-18:56

2 stops28h 26m

San Diego

Sat 4/10

22:15-19:40

2 stops36h 25m

R19 427

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

18:50-21:48

2 stops35h 58m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 28/7

12:40-21:20

2 stops47h 40m

R20 593

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

19:25-18:19

2 stops31h 54m

Los Angeles

Wed 30/7

16:32-9:25

2 stops31h 53m

R20 809

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

19:00-13:02

2 stops51h 02m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 28/7

18:30-8:35

2 stops53h 05m

R21 957

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Best time to book a flight to Southern California

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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 29 hours 50 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 23 June 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 14 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta to Southern California by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 R272, however they can be found for as little as R197.

  • 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 (21 hours 28 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 is the closest property to Los Angeles (0,0 km away from Los Angeles).

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