Flights to California

R15 432 Cheap flights to California

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Recent flights found to popular cities in California

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American Airlines
Feb 12
JNB
29h 45m
1 stop
LAX
Feb 16
LAX
30h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R16 495
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Delta
Dec 10
JNB
26h 35m
1 stop
LAX
Jan 15
LAX
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R16 563
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American Airlines
Feb 12
JNB
30h 16m
2 stops
LAX
Feb 16
LAX
28h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R16 580
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United Airlines
Jan 19
CPT
26h 23m
1 stop
LAX
Feb 1
LAX
25h 00m
2 stops
CPT
R16 580
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Multiple Airlines
Jan 20
CPT
30h 25m
1 stop
LAX
Jan 30
LAX
35h 25m
2 stops
CPT
R16 598
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United Airlines
Jan 20
CPT
28h 41m
2 stops
LAX
Jan 30
LAX
26h 10m
3 stops
CPT
R16 615
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United Airlines
Dec 22
JNB
29h 32m
2 stops
LAX
Mar 25
LAX
26h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R16 649
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United Airlines
Dec 24
CPT
26h 49m
2 stops
LAX
Dec 30
LAX
31h 35m
2 stops
CPT
R16 649
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Delta
Dec 10
JNB
32h 38m
2 stops
LAX
Jan 15
LAX
32h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R16 666
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Delta
Mar 22
JNB
33h 48m
2 stops
LAX
Mar 31
LAX
26h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R16 683
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Delta
Mar 22
JNB
32h 40m
1 stop
LAX
Mar 31
LAX
22h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R16 735
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Delta
Mar 22
JNB
33h 48m
2 stops
LAX
Mar 31
LAX
28h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R16 820
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Virgin Atlantic
Jan 19
CPT
32h 55m
1 stop
SFO
Feb 1
SFO
21h 35m
1 stop
CPT
R15 432
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Delta
Jan 19
CPT
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO
Feb 1
SFO
36h 30m
2 stops
CPT
R16 546
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United Airlines
Jan 19
CPT
28h 06m
2 stops
SFO
Feb 1
SFO
23h 25m
2 stops
CPT
R16 598
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Delta
Dec 14
JNB
28h 05m
1 stop
SFO
Dec 30
SFO
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R16 940
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Delta
Dec 14
JNB
37h 45m
2 stops
SFO
Dec 29
SFO
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R17 095
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Delta
Dec 17
JNB
33h 36m
2 stops
SFO
Dec 30
SFO
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R17 112
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KLM
Dec 15
JNB
30h 52m
2 stops
SFO
Dec 30
SFO
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R17 129
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American Airlines
Feb 20
JNB
32h 12m
2 stops
SFO
Feb 28
SFO
31h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R17 300
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Lufthansa
Dec 10
JNB
30h 10m
1 stop
SFO
Jan 16
SFO
23h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R17 352
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American Airlines
Apr 21
JNB
28h 53m
2 stops
SFO
Apr 25
SFO
29h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R17 369
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 21
JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO
Apr 25
SFO
30h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R17 386
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 21
JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO
Apr 25
SFO
30h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R17 403
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American Airlines
Feb 11
JNB
30h 35m
1 stop
SAN
Feb 15
SAN
33h 59m
2 stops
JNB
R15 877
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American Airlines
Feb 11
JNB
30h 35m
1 stop
SAN
Feb 15
SAN
33h 59m
2 stops
JNB
R15 895
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American Airlines
Feb 11
JNB
32h 39m
2 stops
SAN
Feb 15
SAN
35h 33m
2 stops
JNB
R15 980
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American Airlines
Feb 11
JNB
36h 02m
2 stops
SAN
Feb 15
SAN
33h 59m
2 stops
JNB
R15 997
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American Airlines
Feb 4
JNB
47h 29m
2 stops
SAN
Feb 8
SAN
35h 53m
2 stops
JNB
R16 032
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American Airlines
Mar 11
JNB
31h 35m
2 stops
SAN
Mar 18
SAN
32h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R16 066
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American Airlines
Mar 11
JNB
28h 10m
1 stop
SAN
Mar 18
SAN
30h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R16 409
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American Airlines
Feb 11
JNB
30h 35m
1 stop
SAN
Feb 15
SAN
30h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R16 495
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American Airlines
Feb 4
JNB
28h 10m
1 stop
SAN
Feb 8
SAN
35h 53m
2 stops
JNB
R16 529
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United Airlines
Dec 23
JNB
24h 17m
1 stop
SAN
Mar 31
SAN
26h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R16 615
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United Airlines
Dec 9
CPT
24h 48m
1 stop
SAN
Jan 10
SAN
22h 00m
1 stop
CPT
R16 649
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Delta
Dec 7
JNB
31h 17m
2 stops
SAN
Jan 12
SAN
32h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R16 666
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American Airlines
Jan 27
CPT
56h 13m
2 stops
SJC
Jan 31
SJC
42h 20m
2 stops
CPT
R17 575
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British Airways
Jan 27
CPT
35h 45m
2 stops
SJC
Jan 31
SJC
44h 10m
2 stops
CPT
R22 530
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British Airways
Jan 27
CPT
37h 40m
2 stops
SJC
Jan 31
SJC
38h 19m
2 stops
CPT
R22 582
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Delta
Jan 27
CPT
25h 26m
1 stop
SJC
Jan 31
SJC
27h 21m
2 stops
CPT
R31 429
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Delta
Jan 27
CPT
25h 26m
1 stop
SJC
Jan 31
SJC
34h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R31 480
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Delta
Jan 27
CPT
25h 26m
1 stop
SJC
Jan 31
SJC
34h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R31 549
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American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 16:10JNB-SAN
30h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
14:26 - 10:25SAN-JNB
33h 59m2 stops
R15 877American Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 16:10JNB-SAN
30h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
14:26 - 10:25SAN-JNB
33h 59m2 stops
R15 895American Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 18:14JNB-SAN
32h 39m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:52 - 10:25SAN-JNB
35h 33m2 stops
R15 980American Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 15:31CPT-LAX
28h 41m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:40 - 18:00LAX-CPT
23h 20m2 stops
R16 580United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 15:01JNB-SAN
27h 01m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 - 18:30SAN-JNB
26h 30m2 stops
R16 615United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Tue, Mar 31
KLM Logo
19:20 - 16:12JNB-SFO
30h 52m2 stops
KLM Logo
13:55 - 22:05SFO-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
R17 129KLM
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Mon, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 30
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 18:30JNB-LAX
30h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
15:12 - 7:35LAX-JNB
30h 23m2 stops
R17 266British Airways
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Fri, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 29
KLM Logo
8:00 - 11:45CPT-LAX
37h 45m1 stop
KLM Logo
17:45 - 5:50LAX-CPT
26h 05m1 stop
R17 763KLM
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Tue, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 30
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 18:50JNB-LAS
30h 50m1 stop
British Airways Logo
17:55 - 10:25LAS-JNB
30h 30m2 stops
R18 518British Airways
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:50 - 20:26CPT-LAS
33h 36m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
19:05 - 12:05LAS-CPT
31h 00m2 stops
R21 381Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 16

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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 27 November 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Sun 15/2

14:26-10:25

2 stops33h 59m

R15 877

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Sun 15/2

14:26-10:25

2 stops33h 59m

R15 895

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:35-18:14

2 stops32h 39m

San Diego

Sun 15/2

12:52-10:25

2 stops35h 33m

R15 980

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

20:50-15:31

2 stops28h 41m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

8:40-18:00

2 stops23h 20m

R16 580

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

22:00-15:01

2 stops27h 01m

San Diego

Tue 31/3

7:00-18:30

2 stops26h 30m

R16 615

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

19:20-16:12

2 stops30h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

13:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R17 129

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

22:00-18:30

1 stop30h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 29/1

15:12-7:35

2 stops30h 23m

R17 266

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

8:00-11:45

1 stop37h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 30/12

17:45-5:50

1 stop26h 05m

R17 763

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-18:50

1 stop30h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/2

17:55-10:25

2 stops30h 30m

R18 518

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/1

20:50-20:26

2 stops33h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 16/1

19:05-12:05

2 stops31h 00m

R21 381

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California flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to California is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R16 642. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from South Africa to California on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R18 544. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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 905

Best Round-Trip Price

R15 877

Fastest flight time

33h 05m

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April
The best one-way flight price to California from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 905 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty).
The best round-trip flight price to California from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R15 877 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Diego).
The fastest flight to California from South Africa takes 33h 05m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles).
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 R5 964/per person and the cheapest flight to California is R999/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?

What is the best day of the week to fly to California?

The best day to take a flight to California is on Tuesday, followed by Monday. Tuesday and Monday tend to have the lowest flight prices to California. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Friday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to 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.

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

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