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R17 049 Cheap flights to California

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British Airways
Oct 19
JNB
27h 28m
2 stops
LAX
Oct 30
LAX
28h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R17 049
British Airways
Oct 18
JNB
30h 10m
1 stop
LAX
Dec 5
LAX
27h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R17 450
British Airways
Sept 15
JNB
30h 10m
2 stops
LAX
Oct 25
LAX
27h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R17 667
British Airways
Sept 15
JNB
32h 00m
1 stop
LAX
Oct 25
LAX
27h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R17 751
British Airways
Sept 15
JNB
32h 00m
1 stop
LAX
Oct 26
LAX
35h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R17 834
British Airways
Sept 16
JNB
28h 55m
2 stops
LAX
Oct 28
LAX
28h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R17 868
United Airlines
Oct 27
CPT
34h 05m
2 stops
LAX
Nov 12
LAX
24h 10m
2 stops
CPT
R17 985
British Airways
May 19
JNB
30h 00m
1 stop
LAX
May 25
LAX
29h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R18 068
British Airways
Oct 19
JNB
25h 30m
1 stop
LAX
Oct 30
LAX
28h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R18 085
American Airlines
Jun 16
JNB
28h 55m
2 stops
LAX
Jun 23
LAX
31h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R18 119
Multiple Airlines
Sept 16
JNB
25h 05m
1 stop
LAX
Oct 28
LAX
26h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R18 186
Qatar Airways
Jun 15
JNB
34h 20m
1 stop
LAX
Jun 22
LAX
26h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R18 219
Qatar Airways
Jun 18
JNB
33h 55m
1 stop
SFO
Jun 25
SFO
27h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R17 768
Qatar Airways
Jun 19
JNB
33h 55m
1 stop
SFO
Jun 26
SFO
27h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R17 834
Qatar Airways
Jun 17
DUR
34h 30m
2 stops
SFO
Jun 24
SFO
33h 40m
2 stops
DUR
R17 834
Qatar Airways
Jun 15
JNB
26h 45m
1 stop
SFO
Jun 22
SFO
27h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R17 868
Qatar Airways
Jun 15
CPT
27h 05m
1 stop
SFO
Jun 22
SFO
33h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R17 968
Qatar Airways
Jun 18
CPT
33h 20m
1 stop
SFO
Jun 25
SFO
33h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R18 002
Qatar Airways
Jun 11
JNB
35h 45m
1 stop
SFO
Jun 20
SFO
32h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R18 252
Qatar Airways
Jun 15
CPT
27h 05m
1 stop
SFO
Jun 22
SFO
33h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R18 269
Qatar Airways
Jun 11
JNB
35h 45m
1 stop
SFO
Jun 20
SFO
32h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R18 286
Qatar Airways
Jun 18
CPT
33h 20m
1 stop
SFO
Jun 25
SFO
33h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R18 302
Qatar Airways
Jun 19
JNB
29h 41m
2 stops
SFO
Jun 26
SFO
32h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R18 804
Qatar Airways
Jun 15
CPT
34h 27m
2 stops
SFO
Jun 22
SFO
33h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R19 122
KLM
May 20
JNB
27h 48m
2 stops
SAN
Jun 3
SAN
28h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R20 592
KLM
Jun 1
CPT
33h 27m
2 stops
SAN
Jun 8
SAN
29h 05m
2 stops
CPT
R20 877
British Airways
May 20
JNB
28h 30m
1 stop
SAN
Jun 3
SAN
30h 04m
2 stops
JNB
R21 328
Delta
Jun 14
CPT
33h 20m
2 stops
SAN
Jul 3
SAN
46h 00m
2 stops
CPT
R21 679
Delta
Jun 14
CPT
45h 35m
1 stop
SAN
Jul 3
SAN
46h 00m
2 stops
CPT
R21 696
Delta
Jun 15
CPT
43h 36m
2 stops
SAN
Jul 3
SAN
46h 00m
2 stops
CPT
R22 515
KLM
Jun 1
CPT
27h 48m
2 stops
SAN
Jun 9
SAN
30h 10m
2 stops
CPT
R22 615
Lufthansa
May 31
CPT
57h 05m
2 stops
SAN
Jun 9
SAN
33h 30m
2 stops
CPT
R23 283
Multiple Airlines
Jun 20
JNB
46h 58m
2 stops
SAN
Aug 2
SAN
50h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R23 317
KLM
Jun 16
CPT
45h 35m
1 stop
SAN
Jun 30
SAN
22h 45m
1 stop
CPT
R23 367
Delta
Jun 16
CPT
33h 38m
2 stops
SAN
Jul 3
SAN
46h 00m
2 stops
CPT
R23 417
British Airways
Jun 1
JNB
26h 40m
1 stop
SAN
Jun 8
SAN
30h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R23 885
Qatar Airways
Oct 16
CPT
39h 39m
2 stops
SJC
Oct 20
SJC
37h 13m
2 stops
CPT
R29 836
Qatar Airways
Oct 16
CPT
35h 42m
2 stops
SJC
Oct 20
SJC
39h 12m
2 stops
CPT
R30 170
Qatar Airways
Oct 16
CPT
33h 30m
2 stops
SJC
Oct 20
SJC
38h 40m
2 stops
CPT
R30 253
United Airlines
Oct 16
CPT
48h 59m
2 stops
SJC
Oct 20
SJC
43h 05m
2 stops
CPT
R31 106

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21:15 - 15:43
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LAX
27h 28m
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21:15 - 10:25
LAX
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JNB
28h 10m
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R17 049British Airways
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30
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21:15 - 18:25
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LAX
30h 10m
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21:00 - 10:25
LAX
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JNB
27h 25m
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R17 450British Airways
Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Dec 5
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:25
JNB
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LAX
30h 10m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
14:05 - 10:25
LAX
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JNB
35h 20m
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R17 667British Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 30
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 20:15
JNB
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LAX
32h 00m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
21:40 - 10:25
LAX
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JNB
27h 45m
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R17 751British Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Sun, Oct 25
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 13:35
JNB
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SFO
33h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 4:00
SFO
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JNB
27h 05m
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R17 768Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 18 - Thu, Jun 25
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 13:35
JNB
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SFO
33h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 4:00
SFO
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JNB
27h 05m
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R17 834Qatar Airways
Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jun 26
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 21:55
CPT
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LAX
34h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 - 16:10
LAX
-
CPT
24h 10m
2 stops
R17 985United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 12
American Airlines Logo
21:15 - 17:10
JNB
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LAX
28h 55m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
17:05 - 9:25
LAX
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
R18 119American Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
United Airlines Logo
9:30 - 16:15
CPT
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LAX
39h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 - 16:10
LAX
-
CPT
24h 10m
2 stops
R19 088United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 12
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 14:00
DUR
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SFO
28h 20m
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Emirates Logo
17:05 - 16:35
SFO
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DUR
38h 30m
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R26 610Emirates
Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jun 26

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Locate flights to California that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 6 May 2026.
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JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

21:15-15:43

2 stops27h 28m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 30/10

21:15-10:25

2 stops28h 10m

R17 049

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

21:15-18:25

1 stop30h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/12

21:00-10:25

1 stop27h 25m

R17 450

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

21:15-18:25

2 stops30h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 30/10

14:05-10:25

2 stops35h 20m

R17 667

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

21:15-20:15

1 stop32h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 25/10

21:40-10:25

2 stops27h 45m

R17 751

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

12:40-13:35

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 25/6

15:55-4:00

1 stop27h 05m

R17 768

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

12:40-13:35

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 26/6

15:55-4:00

1 stop27h 05m

R17 834

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-21:55

2 stops34h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

6:00-16:10

2 stops24h 10m

R17 985

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

21:15-17:10

2 stops28h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 23/6

17:05-9:25

1 stop31h 20m

R18 119

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

9:30-16:15

1 stop39h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

6:00-16:10

2 stops24h 10m

R19 088

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 19/6

18:40-14:00

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 26/6

17:05-16:35

1 stop38h 30m

R26 610

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California flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to California?

Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from South Africa according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in California

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Cheap California flight deals and tips

Summary info about California flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R10 213

Best Round-Trip Price

R17 049

Fastest flight time

25h 40m
The best one-way flight price to California from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 213 (Cape Town Intl to San Francisco).
The best round-trip flight price to California from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R17 049 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles Los Angeles).
The fastest flight to California from South Africa takes 25h 40m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco).

Frequently asked questions about flying to California

What is the cheapest flight I can find to California?

The average flight to California costs R9 250/per person and the cheapest flight to California is R1 818/per person. This price varies based on a multitude of factors such as departure airport, airline, time of booking and when you plan on travelling.

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Los Angeles?

I plan on visiting Universal Studios Hollywood. Which airport is the quickest drive?

The closest airport to Universal Studios Hollywood is Los Angeles Airport, and would make for the quickest drive. For those interested in a secondary airport to fly into, consider looking at flights heading to Ontario Airport.

What are the most popular landmarks in California?

What is the weather like in California?

California typically has a temperature range from 57,2 °F(January) to 73,4 °F(July). Those looking to avoid rain and/or snow while visiting California should plan their trip in July, August, or June, as these months are relatively less likely to have precipitation.

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How old do you have to be to fly to California?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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