What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

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

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

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

Los Angeles is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Los Angeles typically cost R559, while return flights cost around R945.

How much is a return flight to California?

A return flight to California will typically cost around R1 023, however they can be found for as little as R1 023.

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 (23 hours 25 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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Travel insights for flights to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to California takes 30 hours 40 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?

Users looking for the lowest fares to California should consider flying on Thursday 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

From R837

British Airways

From R801

United Airlines

From R882

Air France

From R885

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to California are Etihad Airways, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in California 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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

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3 487 reviews

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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.

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8,1

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Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 333 reviews

Emirates

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3 487 reviews

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Delta

8,0

Very Good

8 765 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 487 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

KLM

7,8

Good

1 350 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 487 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 635 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 487 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?
Los Angeles is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Los Angeles typically cost R559, while return flights cost around R945.
How much is a return flight to California?
A return flight to California will typically cost around R1 023, however they can be found for as little as R1 023.
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 (23 hours 25 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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Reviews of airlines servicing California

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