What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to California one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R11 134. Users have also found prices from R12 733 and R13 297 on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to California?

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to California at least 50 days early can save you up to 13% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 50 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to California for as little as R17 792 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R20 501 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to California?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to California. Flights to California from South Africa in February are about R19 949 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R15 893.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to California that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to California?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to California.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to California?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R22 422+ Flights from South Africa to California

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to California

Round-trip from	R17 209
One-way from	R11 134

United Airlines
14/2-2/3
4 total stops
51h 52m total
South Africa to California

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Qatar Airways
11/3
1 total stop
37h 45m total
South Africa to California

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 janvier 2025.

ven. 24/120:50CPT - SAN

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sam. 1/219:43SAN - CPT

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ven. 14/220:50CPT - ONT

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dim. 2/36:00ONT - CPT

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dim. 16/320:50CPT - LAX

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jeu. 17/48:20LAX - CPT

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ven. 24/121:15CPT - SAN

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ven. 17/123:55JNB - LAX

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dim. 9/319:40JNB - SFO

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jeu. 13/223:55JNB - SFO

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jeu. 13/219:40JNB - SFO

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jeu. 13/223:55JNB - SFO

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jeu. 20/210:55SFO - JNB

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Deal found 16/1R17 679

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ven. 14/220:50CPT - ONT

2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines

dim. 2/36:00ONT - CPT

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mar. 6/520:05CPT - SAN

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dim. 9/319:40JNB - SFO

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jeu. 13/223:55JNB - SFO

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jeu. 20/219:25SFO - JNB

1 stop29h 00mSWISS

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jeu. 13/219:40JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 26mMultiple Airlines

jeu. 20/213:50SFO - JNB

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

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jeu. 13/223:55JNB - SFO

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jeu. 20/210:55SFO - JNB

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mar. 28/114:35JNB - LAX

3 stops34h 59mEthiopian Air

mar. 4/223:20LAX - JNB

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sam. 8/319:25JNB - SFO

1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways

sam. 29/321:40SFO - JNB

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lun. 3/319:35JNB - LAX

1 stop27h 30mBrussels Airlines

lun. 10/316:05LAX - JNB

1 stop32h 25mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 17/1R20 407

mar. 18/218:30CPT - LAX

1 stop28h 35mLufthansa

mar. 4/315:05LAX - CPT

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dim. 2/319:25JNB - BUR

2 stops35h 44mAmerican Airlines

dim. 9/312:41BUR - JNB

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Deal found 16/1R20 632

lun. 17/317:15CPT - LAX

1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines

mar. 15/413:40LAX - CPT

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Deal found 16/1R20 820

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ven. 17/123:55JNB - LAX

2 stops33h 10mDelta

ven. 24/18:25LAX - JNB

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mer. 22/123:55CPT - LAX

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dim. 2/219:10LAX - CPT

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mer. 22/11:15JNB - SFO

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jeu. 23/119:35JNB - SFO

2 stops36h 16mMultiple Airlines

lun. 3/27:00SFO - JNB

2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines

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jeu. 23/122:00JNB - SFO

1 stop25h 15mUnited Airlines

lun. 3/27:15SFO - JNB

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jeu. 23/117:15CPT - LAX

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jeu. 23/120:50CPT - LAX

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jeu. 23/120:50CPT - LAX

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ven. 24/120:50CPT - SAN

1 stop24h 07mUnited Airlines

sam. 1/219:43SAN - CPT

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ven. 24/121:15CPT - SAN

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sam. 1/211:38SAN - CPT

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sam. 1/216:27SAN - CPT

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ven. 24/120:00JNB - SFO

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mar. 11/38:50JNB - SFO

1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R11 134

mar. 11/317:00JNB - SFO

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Deal found 16/1R11 887

mer. 14/513:00CPT - LAX

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Deal found 16/1R11 905

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jeu. 13/217:00JNB - LAX

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lun. 10/29:55JNB - LAX

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Deal found 16/1R12 733

jeu. 13/213:20JNB - LAS

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Deal found 16/1R12 977

dim. 9/219:10CPT - LAX

3 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R13 128

ven. 16/516:35CPT - LAX

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Deal found 16/1R13 297

lun. 10/29:35JNB - LAX

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Deal found 16/1R13 316

lun. 10/219:05JNB - LAX

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Deal found 16/1R13 466

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Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

dim. 16/3

20:50-11:26

1 stop23h 36m

Los Angeles

jeu. 17/4

8:20-15:20

1 stop22h 00m

R17 247

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

mar. 6/5

20:05-17:30

1 stop30h 25m

San Diego

sam. 17/5

18:55-17:50

2 stops61h 55m

R17 435

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 9/3

19:40-14:10

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

sam. 29/3

16:25-8:10

1 stop30h 45m

R17 454

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 8/2

23:55-20:02

2 stops30h 07m

Los Angeles

lun. 24/2

8:25-19:00

1 stop24h 35m

R17 454

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 13/2

23:55-16:25

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

jeu. 20/2

19:25-10:25

1 stop29h 00m

R17 473

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/3

19:40-13:05

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

lun. 10/3

22:05-9:25

1 stop26h 20m

R17 491

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/2

21:55-18:20

1 stop30h 25m

San Francisco

lun. 17/2

0:40-22:00

2 stops35h 20m

R17 491

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 13/2

19:40-18:06

2 stops32h 26m

San Francisco

jeu. 20/2

13:50-22:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 529

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 8/2

23:55-20:02

2 stops30h 07m

Los Angeles

sam. 22/2

15:25-9:25

1 stop32h 00m

R17 642

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 13/2

23:55-23:19

2 stops33h 24m

San Francisco

jeu. 20/2

10:55-22:00

2 stops25h 05m

R17 679

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to California

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Estimated return price

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R924). Flying from South Africa to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to CA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches 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

To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to California, see what other customers have to say about Ethiopian Air, British Airways and Lufthansa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 327 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

8 513 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 339 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

826 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to California one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R11 134. Users have also found prices from R12 733 and R13 297 on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to California that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to California?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to California.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to California?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to California?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R924). Flying from South Africa to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to California

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	CheapestR12 392	AverageR20 749	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR15 019	AverageR16 057	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 068	AverageR21 519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 844	AverageR18 890	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 217	AverageR23 895	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 620	AverageR22 527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 622	AverageR22 112	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR16 694	AverageR20 919	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	CheapestR16 893	AverageR22 126	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR17 179	AverageR24 083	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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