Flights to California

R14 479 Cheap flights to California

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Recent flights found to popular cities in California

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Virgin Atlantic
Feb 2
CPT
30h 25m
1 stop
LAX
Feb 15
LAX
22h 03m
1 stop
CPT
R14 479
Virgin Atlantic
Feb 10
CPT
33h 13m
1 stop
LAX
Mar 9
LAX
25h 45m
1 stop
CPT
R15 138
Turkish Airlines
Jun 1
JNB
26h 40m
1 stop
LAX
Jun 25
LAX
29h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R15 467
Turkish Airlines
Feb 3
JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
LAX
Feb 24
LAX
30h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R15 484
Turkish Airlines
Feb 11
JNB
26h 05m
1 stop
LAX
Feb 25
LAX
30h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R15 500
Turkish Airlines
Jun 3
JNB
26h 40m
1 stop
LAX
Jun 18
LAX
29h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R15 517
British Airways
Mar 17
JNB
25h 30m
1 stop
LAX
Apr 7
LAX
29h 27m
2 stops
JNB
R15 533
British Airways
Feb 23
JNB
27h 55m
1 stop
LAX
Mar 15
LAX
27h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R15 665
Turkish Airlines
Mar 19
JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
LAX
Apr 7
LAX
29h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R15 681
Turkish Airlines
Jan 27
JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
LAX
Feb 25
LAX
30h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R15 698
British Airways
Feb 10
JNB
32h 55m
2 stops
LAX
Feb 18
LAX
27h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R15 731
Turkish Airlines
Apr 27
JNB
33h 15m
1 stop
LAX
May 4
LAX
29h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R15 747
Turkish Airlines
Feb 25
JNB
31h 40m
1 stop
SFO
Mar 4
SFO
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R15 500
Turkish Airlines
Feb 24
JNB
31h 35m
1 stop
SFO
Mar 3
SFO
35h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R15 533
Turkish Airlines
Mar 17
JNB
31h 35m
1 stop
SFO
Apr 15
SFO
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R15 714
Turkish Airlines
Mar 3
JNB
31h 35m
1 stop
SFO
Mar 13
SFO
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R15 780
Delta
Feb 9
CPT
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO
Feb 16
SFO
33h 35m
1 stop
CPT
R16 027
United Airlines
Feb 26
CPT
32h 29m
2 stops
SFO
Mar 5
SFO
21h 45m
1 stop
CPT
R16 060
Delta
Mar 3
JNB
26h 40m
1 stop
SFO
Mar 13
SFO
26h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R16 060
United Airlines
Jun 30
CPT
38h 16m
1 stop
SFO
Aug 5
SFO
33h 28m
2 stops
CPT
R16 077
American Airlines
Feb 25
JNB
31h 21m
2 stops
SFO
Mar 4
SFO
31h 26m
2 stops
JNB
R16 110
Delta
Mar 3
JNB
35h 54m
2 stops
SFO
Mar 13
SFO
26h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R16 143
United Airlines
Jun 2
CPT
32h 19m
1 stop
SFO
Jul 26
SFO
31h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R16 192
United Airlines
Jun 5
CPT
28h 45m
2 stops
SFO
Jul 26
SFO
30h 50m
2 stops
CPT
R16 274
Virgin Atlantic
Feb 26
CPT
35h 18m
1 stop
SAN
Mar 5
SAN
26h 45m
1 stop
CPT
R15 088
United Airlines
Feb 26
CPT
33h 59m
3 stops
SAN
Mar 5
SAN
23h 55m
2 stops
CPT
R16 077
Delta
Feb 1
JNB
31h 08m
2 stops
SAN
Apr 13
SAN
36h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R16 176
KLM
Mar 6
JNB
31h 06m
2 stops
SAN
Mar 13
SAN
30h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R16 307
Delta
Mar 6
JNB
32h 39m
2 stops
SAN
Mar 13
SAN
30h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R16 340
British Airways
Mar 6
JNB
28h 10m
1 stop
SAN
Mar 10
SAN
27h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R17 378
British Airways
Feb 1
JNB
30h 35m
1 stop
SAN
Apr 13
SAN
26h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R17 642
British Airways
Mar 6
JNB
28h 10m
1 stop
SAN
Mar 10
SAN
35h 46m
2 stops
JNB
R17 790
American Airlines
Mar 6
JNB
30h 30m
2 stops
SAN
Mar 13
SAN
30h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R17 823
Multiple Airlines
Mar 6
JNB
34h 38m
2 stops
SAN
Mar 13
SAN
27h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R17 839
British Airways
Mar 6
JNB
34h 34m
2 stops
SAN
Mar 10
SAN
37h 56m
2 stops
JNB
R17 889
British Airways
Mar 6
JNB
32h 20m
2 stops
SAN
Mar 10
SAN
34h 39m
2 stops
JNB
R18 103
United Airlines
Jun 30
CPT
58h 11m
2 stops
SJC
Aug 5
SJC
41h 20m
2 stops
CPT
R16 736
Delta
Feb 5
CPT
32h 18m
2 stops
SJC
Feb 14
SJC
39h 30m
2 stops
CPT
R16 834
United Airlines
Jun 30
CPT
58h 11m
2 stops
SJC
Aug 3
SJC
23h 40m
2 stops
CPT
R18 548
Delta
Jun 28
CPT
31h 44m
1 stop
SJC
Aug 6
SJC
25h 50m
2 stops
CPT
R18 564
Delta
Jun 28
CPT
31h 44m
1 stop
SJC
Aug 6
SJC
25h 35m
1 stop
CPT
R18 712
Delta
Jun 28
CPT
31h 44m
1 stop
SJC
Aug 6
SJC
25h 50m
2 stops
CPT
R18 795
Delta
Jun 28
CPT
31h 44m
1 stop
SJC
Aug 5
SJC
34h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R19 025
Delta
Jun 28
CPT
31h 44m
1 stop
SJC
Aug 4
SJC
65h 05m
2 stops
CPT
R19 190
Delta
Jun 28
CPT
31h 44m
1 stop
SJC
Aug 7
SJC
47h 45m
2 stops
CPT
R20 014
United Airlines
Jun 29
CPT
49h 18m
2 stops
SJC
Aug 6
SJC
23h 40m
2 stops
CPT
R20 030
United Airlines
Jun 29
CPT
49h 18m
2 stops
SJC
Aug 8
SJC
37h 40m
2 stops
CPT
R20 145
United Airlines
Jun 30
CPT
54h 43m
2 stops
SJC
Aug 9
SJC
25h 30m
2 stops
CPT
R20 409

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 17:55
CPT
-
LAX
30h 25m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:12 - 19:15
LAX
-
CPT
22h 03m
1 stop
R14 479Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 15
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 22:48
CPT
-
SAN
35h 18m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:30 - 19:15
SAN
-
CPT
26h 45m
1 stop
R15 088Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 11:40
JNB
-
LAX
26h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 10:30
LAX
-
JNB
29h 20m
1 stop
R15 467Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 11:10
JNB
-
LAX
26h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 10:50
LAX
-
JNB
30h 05m
1 stop
R15 484Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 14:30
JNB
-
LAX
25h 30m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
16:33 - 7:00
LAX
-
JNB
29h 27m
2 stops
R15 533British Airways
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Apr 7
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 13:30
JNB
-
LAX
27h 55m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:00 - 7:35
LAX
-
JNB
27h 35m
1 stop
R15 665British Airways
Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 15
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 21:55
CPT
-
LAX
34h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 - 15:20
LAX
-
CPT
24h 05m
1 stop
R16 011United Airlines
Sun, Jul 5 - Sat, Jul 18
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 15:32
CPT
-
LAX
28h 42m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:01 - 18:00
LAX
-
CPT
22h 59m
2 stops
R16 027United Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
KLM Logo
14:00 - 13:25
CPT
-
SFO
33h 25m
2 stops
KLM Logo
7:00 - 21:55
SFO
-
CPT
28h 55m
2 stops
R16 390KLM
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
KLM Logo
23:15 - 11:45
CPT
-
SFO
45h 30m
1 stop
KLM Logo
13:45 - 21:25
SFO
-
CPT
22h 40m
1 stop
R16 456KLM
Mon, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 24

momondo Fare Finder

 
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 12 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

21:30-17:55

1 stop30h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 15/2

11:12-19:15

1 stop22h 03m

R14 479

Cape TownSan Diego

CPT - SAN

CPTSAN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

21:30-22:48

1 stop35h 18m

San Diego

Thu 5/3

6:30-19:15

1 stop26h 45m

R15 088

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

18:00-11:40

1 stop26h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 25/6

20:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

R15 467

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

19:10-11:10

1 stop26h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

18:45-10:50

1 stop30h 05m

R15 484

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-14:30

1 stop25h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

16:33-7:00

2 stops29h 27m

R15 533

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:35-13:30

1 stop27h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 15/3

19:00-7:35

1 stop27h 35m

R15 665

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

20:00-21:55

2 stops34h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 18/7

6:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

R16 011

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

20:50-15:32

1 stop28h 42m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

9:01-18:00

2 stops22h 59m

R16 027

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

14:00-13:25

2 stops33h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

7:00-21:55

2 stops28h 55m

R16 390

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 24/6

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R16 456

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California flights insights and trends

Explore insights for your California flight to craft the best travel plan

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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Los Angeles
Los Angeles

Cheap California flight deals and tips

Summary info about California flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R10 163

Best Round-Trip Price

R14 479

Fastest flight time

27h 40m

Popular in

April
The best one-way flight price to California from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 163 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco).
The best round-trip flight price to California from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R14 479 (Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles).
The fastest flight to California from South Africa takes 27h 40m (Cape Town Intl to San Francisco).
April has the highest demand for flights to California, with a 0% price increase on average.

Frequently asked questions about flying to California

What is the cheapest flight I can find to California?

The average flight to California costs R7 820/per person and the cheapest flight to California is R1 211/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 Union Square. Which airport is the quickest drive?

The closest airport to Union Square is San Francisco Airport, and would make for the quickest drive. For those interested in a secondary airport to fly into, consider looking at flights heading to San Jose, California 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.

Which airlines fly to California?

When did momondo last update prices for flights to California?

Prices for flights to California are updated daily.

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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.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to California?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to California. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights to California with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to California with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to California?

momondo helps you find the best flight to California by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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