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R10 969+ Cheap flights to Southern California

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Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Flights to Southern California in 2025

Find the latest flights to Southern 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

R16 936

One-way from

R10 969

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 700
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 8/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Southern 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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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 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 8/519:35JNB - LAX
1 stop29h 55mSWISS
Thu 15/516:35LAX - JNB
2 stops55h 45mSWISS
Deal found 24/3R19 155
Fri 19/1219:45JNB - SAN
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 3/118:10SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3R19 737
Fri 28/38:50JNB - LAX
1 stop38h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 30/316:20LAX - JNB
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R19 755
Sun 24/819:25JNB - LAX
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 17/911:29LAX - JNB
2 stops34h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3R19 810
Sat 23/819:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sat 13/923:40LAX - JNB
1 stop33h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3R19 973
Thu 8/519:35JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 16mSWISS
Thu 15/516:00SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 20mSWISS
Deal found 24/3R22 848
Thu 8/521:20JNB - SAN
1 stop24h 53mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/521:30SAN - JNB
2 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3R22 975

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

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

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

19:35-16:30

1 stop29h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 15/5

16:35-9:20

2 stops55h 45m

R19 155

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

19:25-17:35

1 stop31h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 17/9

11:29-7:00

2 stops34h 31m

R19 810

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/8

19:50-19:05

1 stop32h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 13/9

23:40-18:35

1 stop33h 55m

R19 973

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

20:40-14:00

1 stop26h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/4

16:20-16:10

1 stop38h 50m

R21 301

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

19:35-18:51

2 stops32h 16m

San Diego

Thu 15/5

16:00-9:20

2 stops32h 20m

R22 848

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Best time to book a flight to Southern California

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Southern California

How long is the flight to Southern California?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Southern California takes 29 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Southern 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 Southern California?

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

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Southern California?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Southern 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 R899

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

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

Rainfall in Southern California by month

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

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

Temperature in Southern California by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Southern 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 Southern California. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta to Southern California by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

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
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Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

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

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

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

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

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

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

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.
Austrian Airlines
7,5
Good
769 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

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 Southern California

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

  • What is the best airline to fly to Southern California?

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

  • How much is a return flight to Southern California?

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

  • Where does the fastest flight to Southern California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Southern 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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