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Cheap flights to California from R10 971

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — LAX
May 1 — May 81
1 adult
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Wed 8/5

Flights to California in 2024

Find the latest flights to California in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 859

Return from

R16 809

One-way from

R10 971
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Browse one-way and return flights deals to California on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 26 April 2024
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Cheap flights to California in April & May 2024

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These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to California in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Cheap flights to Los Angeles, California
Wed 22/523:15JNB - LAX
1 stop24h 35mKLM
Wed 29/511:00LAX - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKLM
Deal found 25/4R16 809
Wed 22/523:15JNB - LAX
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/516:55LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R16 829
Wed 22/523:15JNB - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Tue 28/50:37LAX - JNB
2 stops35h 43mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 962
Tue 30/418:55JNB - LAX
1 stop34h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 7/522:55LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/4R17 325
Tue 30/419:00JNB - LAX
2 stops36h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/521:00LAX - JNB
2 stops35h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4R17 382
Sat 4/518:55JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 11/515:55LAX - JNB
1 stop33h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/4R17 668
Wed 22/519:20JNB - LAX
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/521:25LAX - JNB
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R17 840
Thu 23/519:20JNB - LAX
1 stop28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/519:55LAX - JNB
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R18 069
Wed 22/523:15JNB - LAX
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/59:59LAX - JNB
2 stops26h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R18 164
Cheap flights to San Francisco, California
Fri 3/518:50JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Sun 12/58:00SFO - JNB
1 stop26h 00mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 695
Fri 3/518:50JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Sun 12/517:01SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 39mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 714
Mon 6/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Wed 15/56:00SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 733
Mon 6/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Tue 14/56:05SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 55mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 809
Mon 6/521:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 14mDelta
Sun 12/520:10SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 905
Mon 6/521:55JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 33mDelta
Sun 12/56:10SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 50mDelta
Deal found 25/4R17 000
Mon 6/521:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 14mDelta
Sat 11/521:30SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 30mDelta
Deal found 25/4R17 210
Tue 7/523:15JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 41mKLM
Tue 14/510:35SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 45mKLM
Deal found 25/4R17 401
Wed 8/521:05JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/519:20SFO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R17 687
Cheap flights to San Diego, California
Mon 29/418:50JNB - SAN
2 stops36h 34mDelta
Sat 11/512:51SAN - JNB
1 stop21h 09mDelta
Deal found 25/4R18 603
Thu 2/523:15JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 14mKLM
Wed 29/56:35SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 45mKLM
Deal found 25/4R18 622
Sat 27/423:15JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 14mDelta
Thu 9/56:15SAN - JNB
2 stops27h 45mDelta
Deal found 25/4R18 698
Wed 1/518:50JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Sun 12/56:20SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Deal found 25/4R18 775
Sun 28/418:50JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 33mDelta
Tue 7/56:20SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Deal found 25/4R18 832
Wed 1/518:50JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Sun 12/56:35SAN - JNB
2 stops27h 25mDelta
Deal found 25/4R18 870
Sun 28/418:50JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 33mDelta
Tue 7/511:00SAN - JNB
2 stops23h 00mDelta
Deal found 25/4R18 908
Tue 30/423:15JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 46mDelta
Thu 9/57:21SAN - JNB
1 stop26h 39mDelta
Deal found 25/4R18 946
Tue 30/423:15JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 46mDelta
Sun 12/56:15SAN - JNB
2 stops27h 45mDelta
Deal found 25/4R19 042

California 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for California in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data were last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to California in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 29/1019:45JNB - LAX
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1120:50LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R16 256
Tue 29/1022:15JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1119:45LAX - JNB
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R16 504
Tue 5/1119:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 45mDelta
Sun 24/1114:10LAX - JNB
2 stops32h 45mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 695
Fri 3/518:50JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Sun 12/58:00SFO - JNB
1 stop26h 00mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 695
Fri 3/518:50JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Sun 12/517:01SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 39mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 714
Fri 8/1119:50JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Sun 24/1114:10LAX - JNB
2 stops32h 45mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 733
Mon 6/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Wed 15/56:00SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 733
Fri 8/1119:50JNB - LAX
2 stops34h 55mDelta
Sun 24/1114:10LAX - JNB
2 stops32h 45mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 790
Wed 22/523:15JNB - LAX
1 stop24h 35mKLM
Wed 29/511:00LAX - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKLM
Deal found 25/4R16 809

Flights to California departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to California, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Browse some of the flights available to California departing last-minute. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
Fri 3/518:50JNB - LAX
2 stops34h 38mDelta
Fri 10/523:55LAX - JNB
1 stop34h 05mDelta
Deal found 25/4R18 603
Fri 3/519:35JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 30mSWISS
Sun 12/519:40SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 30mSWISS
Deal found 25/4R19 805
Thu 2/523:15JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 14mKLM
Wed 29/56:35SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 45mKLM
Deal found 25/4R18 622

One-way flights to California

Explore one-way flight options to California for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to California in the near future. Users can also find round-trip California flights by using the search form above.
Mon 13/521:40JNB - LAX
3 stops43h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R11 467
Thu 6/69:55JNB - SFO
2 stops43h 24mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/4R10 971

Average price of flights to California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to California is currently R11 219 while a return flight costs R19 523. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to California (average of R863). Flying to California in July will prove the most costly (average of R1 149). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R16 829

February

R17 077

March

R17 515

April

R17 821

May

R17 286

June

R17 916

July

R21 923

August

R18 126

September

R17 725

October

R16 542

November

R16 466

December

R16 924

Temperature and rainfall in California by month

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

LAX

Temperature

14 - 23 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to 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 California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to California. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to California is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 California. Reviews last updated 26 April 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, SWISS and United Airlines to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 067 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 966 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

KLM
7,9
Good
1 626 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

SWISS
7,8
Good
2 061 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

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

  • What is the best airline to fly to California?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

    San Francisco Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to San Francisco Airport typically cost R837, while return flights cost around R2 812.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R148, however they can be found for as little as R147.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, Cape Town offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 22 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles Airport?

    Yes. Los Angeles Airport 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 Airport (0,0 km away from Los Angeles Airport).

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