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R10 969+ Cheap flights to California

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Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Flights to California in 2025

Find the latest flights to 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 25 March 2025.

Return from

R17 354

One-way from

R10 969

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 700
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/4-16/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 52m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R28 358 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 623 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Tue 3/617:50JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 16/618:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R17 263
Wed 7/518:50JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 15mAir France
Wed 14/518:30LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 00mAir France
Deal found 24/3R17 390
Wed 7/518:50JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/59:50LAX - JNB
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R17 409
Wed 7/518:50JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 15mDelta
Tue 13/50:59LAX - JNB
2 stops35h 21mDelta
Deal found 24/3R17 463
Thu 8/520:40JNB - LAS
1 stop31h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 15/521:10LAS - JNB
1 stop28h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/3R17 609
Thu 10/417:50JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 13/413:40LAX - JNB
1 stop35h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R17 827
Sun 11/520:40JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 17/515:30LAX - JNB
1 stop33h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/3R17 900
Thu 8/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/513:45SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R18 063
Wed 13/819:25JNB - LAS
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/822:00LAS - JNB
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R18 391
Tue 3/620:40JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 49mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 16/621:00SFO - JNB
2 stops28h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/3R18 427
Wed 13/819:25JNB - LAS
2 stops29h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 28/815:07LAS - JNB
2 stops30h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3R18 973
Wed 13/821:15JNB - LAS
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 28/817:09LAS - JNB
2 stops28h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3R19 118

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 16/6

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R17 263

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

18:50-16:05

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 14/5

18:30-8:30

1 stop29h 00m

R17 390

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

18:50-16:05

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 14/5

9:50-21:20

2 stops26h 30m

R17 409

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

18:50-13:05

1 stop27h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 13/5

0:59-21:20

2 stops35h 21m

R17 463

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

20:40-19:20

1 stop31h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 15/5

21:10-10:20

1 stop28h 10m

R17 609

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

17:50-11:45

1 stop26h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 13/4

13:40-10:35

1 stop35h 55m

R17 827

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

20:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 17/5

15:30-10:20

1 stop33h 50m

R17 900

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R18 063

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

19:25-13:20

1 stop26h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 28/8

22:00-9:25

1 stop26h 25m

R18 391

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

20:40-23:29

2 stops35h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 16/6

21:00-10:20

2 stops28h 20m

R18 427

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Best time to book a flight to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight to California

How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to California takes 30 hours 11 minutes. Flights to 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 California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to California. Price data was last updated on 23 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to California should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to California?

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

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From R907

British Airways

British Airways

From R905

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R901

Air France

Air France

From R889

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to California are SWISS, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in 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 California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

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

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in California?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to California in the last few years. This data was updated on 25 March 2025.
The most popular places in California to fly to are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose and Palm Springs.

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 25 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 890 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 569 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

FAQs about flying to California

  • 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, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.

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

    Ontario is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Ontario typically cost R1 036, while return flights cost around R954.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R102, however they can be found for as little as R96.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 35 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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