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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R11 108

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Apr 23 — Apr 301
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to California flight deals. Data was last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 924

One-way from

R11 108

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 108
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 18/5-25/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 73h 25m total
  • South Africa to California
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 10m total
  • South Africa to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R29 917 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 531 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to California

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 18 April 2025.

Sun 13/720:40JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 31/720:05LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/4R18 188
Mon 9/617:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 7/712:40SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4R18 206
Sun 24/817:55JNB - LAX
1 stop37h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/919:55LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4R18 225
Wed 21/523:15CPT - SFO
2 stops35h 24mDelta
Wed 28/523:59SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 51mDelta
Deal found 17/4R18 338
Sun 1/620:05CPT - LAX
1 stop24h 47mDelta
Sun 8/65:30LAX - CPT
2 stops30h 40mDelta
Deal found 17/4R18 338
Sun 1/618:50JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Sun 8/623:43SFO - JNB
2 stops36h 37mDelta
Deal found 17/4R18 395
Tue 6/520:00CPT - SFO
2 stops28h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/513:10SFO - CPT
1 stop35h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4R18 414
Sun 1/618:25CPT - LAX
2 stops29h 25mKLM
Sun 8/67:35LAX - CPT
2 stops28h 35mKLM
Deal found 17/4R18 621
Thu 8/520:40JNB - LAS
2 stops31h 09mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 22/519:54LAS - JNB
2 stops29h 26mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/4R18 658
Sun 1/618:50JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 25mAir France
Sun 8/620:25SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 05mAir France
Deal found 17/4R18 715
Thu 1/521:15JNB - LAX
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/621:30LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R18 847
Sat 17/520:40JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 24/516:05SFO - JNB
1 stop33h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/4R19 054

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to California that are best for you.

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

20:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 31/7

20:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

R18 188

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

17:55-16:40

1 stop31h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

12:40-10:35

1 stop36h 55m

R18 206

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

17:55-22:25

1 stop37h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 17/9

19:55-10:35

1 stop29h 40m

R18 225

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

23:15-1:39

2 stops35h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

23:59-17:50

1 stop32h 51m

R18 338

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

20:05-11:52

1 stop24h 47m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/6

13:50-21:10

1 stop22h 20m

R18 338

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 8/6

23:43-21:20

2 stops36h 37m

R18 395

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

20:00-17:38

1 stop30h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

13:10-9:30

1 stop35h 20m

R18 414

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

18:25-14:50

2 stops29h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/6

7:35-21:10

2 stops28h 35m

R18 621

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

20:40-18:49

2 stops31h 09m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 22/5

19:54-10:20

2 stops29h 26m

R18 658

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

18:50-18:15

1 stop32h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 8/6

20:25-8:30

1 stop27h 05m

R18 715

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to California

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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

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

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 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

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).

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 18 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to California, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 108. Users have also found prices from R12 238 and R12 878 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR12 359AverageR22 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR15 487AverageR20 673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR16 020AverageR19 712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 668AverageR23 559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 736AverageR19 940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 972AverageR22 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 034AverageR21 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 150AverageR19 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 387AverageR20 521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 687AverageR22 124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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