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R10 435+ Cheap flights to Southern California

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— LAX
Jul 12 — Jul 191
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 June 2026.

Tue 20/1018:50
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops36h 34m
Air France
Tue 3/1110:15
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops39h 55m
Air France
Deal found 8/6R17 347
Mon 5/1023:15
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops31h 59m
Delta
Wed 11/1122:59
ONT
-
JNB
1 stop34h 01m
Delta
Deal found 12/6R17 792
Tue 21/721:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 39m
British Airways
Tue 28/719:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6R17 940
Tue 8/923:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop45h 35m
Delta
Thu 15/1010:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/6R18 252
Mon 5/1021:15
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops30h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 10/1114:59
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops33h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/6R18 302
Thu 18/612:40
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 2/816:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/6R18 318
Tue 8/923:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops31h 29m
Delta
Wed 14/1017:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop41h 15m
Delta
Deal found 7/6R18 335
Tue 9/619:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/616:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/6R18 368
Wed 9/920:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 00m
Delta
Wed 14/1010:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/6R18 417
Tue 9/621:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops54h 10m
British Airways
Mon 22/618:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 8/6R18 433
Mon 3/819:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 50m
British Airways
Thu 27/818:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 11/6R18 466
Mon 27/719:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 57m
British Airways
Mon 3/819:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 12/6R18 466

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R18 252

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R10 435

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Average price

R19 602
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/9-15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Southern California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R254 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

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JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

18:50-22:24

2 stops36h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/11

10:15-12:10

2 stops39h 55m

R17 347

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

23:15-22:43

2 stops32h 28m

Ontario

Wed 11/11

22:59-19:00

1 stop34h 01m

R17 792

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

23:15-22:14

2 stops31h 59m

Ontario

Thu 12/11

12:00-19:00

1 stop21h 00m

R17 792

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

21:15-17:54

2 stops29h 39m

San Diego

Tue 28/7

19:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R17 940

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

19:25-21:22

2 stops34h 57m

San Diego

Mon 3/8

19:40-9:25

1 stop28h 45m

R18 466

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/7

21:15-18:22

2 stops30h 07m

San Diego

Sat 1/8

16:45-7:00

1 stop29h 15m

R19 256

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

21:15-20:20

1 stop32h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 25/8

21:30-9:25

2 stops26h 55m

R19 586

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

23:15-21:44

2 stops31h 29m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 15/10

10:30-19:40

2 stops24h 10m

R19 701

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

23:15-21:44

2 stops31h 29m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 13/10

10:30-19:40

2 stops24h 10m

R19 701

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

23:15-23:53

2 stops33h 38m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 1/9

23:59-19:40

1 stop34h 41m

R19 865

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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 30 hours 1 minute. 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 513
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 140
British Airways
British Airways
From R15 652
KLM
KLM
From R15 502

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 SWISS.

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).

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

Booking 83 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.

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 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish 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
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
1 527 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
7,5
Good
689 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
4 410 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
9 813 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
8 047 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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 799, however they can be found for as little as R4 355.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Southern California, Johannesburg 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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