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R12 053+ Cheap flights to Southern California

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May 28 — Jun 41
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 28 April 2026.

Thu 26/1119:10
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/1113:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop35h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/4R17 386
Tue 9/621:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 05m
British Airways
Wed 17/621:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 24/4R18 047
Tue 5/510:25
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops34h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 13/58:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4R18 063
Wed 10/612:40
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/616:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R18 080
Mon 15/612:40
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/616:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R18 096
Thu 18/620:55
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 2/816:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R18 212
Sat 20/612:40
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 2/816:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R18 228
Tue 20/1020:55
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 30/1016:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R18 790
Mon 8/618:00
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 11m
KLM
Mon 15/66:15
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops30h 05m
KLM
Deal found 24/4R20 441
Mon 8/619:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops31h 28m
American Airlines
Mon 15/619:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/4R21 613
Mon 18/521:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops32h 18m
British Airways
Tue 26/513:19
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 41m
British Airways
Deal found 24/4R21 877
Mon 18/518:00
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/513:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R21 993

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R18 047

One-way from

R12 053

Popular in

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Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 483
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 9/6-17/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Southern California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 608 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R199 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

21:15-18:20

1 stop30h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 17/6

21:30-9:25

2 stops26h 55m

R18 047

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

18:00-15:11

2 stops30h 11m

San Diego

Mon 15/6

6:15-21:20

2 stops30h 05m

R20 474
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

18:00-11:40

1 stop26h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 3/6

9:35-21:20

2 stops26h 45m

R20 523

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

9:50-23:48

2 stops46h 58m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

20:40-8:20

2 stops50h 40m

R23 033

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

14:30-15:24

3 stops33h 54m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 30/10

22:50-13:05

2 stops29h 15m

R23 281

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

20:55-21:59

2 stops34h 04m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 2/8

19:58-9:00

2 stops52h 02m

R23 677

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

21:15-20:15

1 stop32h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 16/8

21:30-9:25

2 stops26h 55m

R24 024

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

19:20-21:55

2 stops35h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 17/6

11:15-9:20

3 stops61h 05m

R24 387

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

9:50-0:52

2 stops48h 02m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 16/8

21:02-8:20

2 stops50h 18m

R24 635

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

19:00-15:15

2 stops29h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

19:45-18:30

2 stops37h 45m

R24 915

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Southern California

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

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Southern California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Southern California?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Southern California takes 33 hours 57 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 559
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 212
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 276
KLM
KLM
From R15 782

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 28 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Turkish Airlines, 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
1 510 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 510 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 510 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 343 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 510 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 678 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 510 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
688 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 510 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 931 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 510 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 815, however they can be found for as little as R4 369.

  • 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 (25 hours 20 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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