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R17 315 Cheap flights to California

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Turkish Airlines
May 8
JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
LAX
May 12
LAX
29h 40m
1 stop
JNB
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Aug 24
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Virgin Atlantic
Jun 18
JNB
33h 05m
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26h 30m
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Delta
Oct 13
JNB
25h 30m
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LAX
27h 00m
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Virgin Atlantic
Jul 7
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25h 35m
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29h 15m
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United Airlines
May 7
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34h 35m
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28h 55m
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Delta
Jun 10
CPT
22h 45m
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Delta
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25h 30m
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Air France
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JNB
30h 15m
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Jul 27
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37h 30m
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Delta
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27h 15m
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SWISS
May 21
JNB
29h 35m
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SFO
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SWISS
May 13
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SWISS
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SWISS
May 18
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SWISS
May 26
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SWISS
May 21
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SWISS
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29h 35m
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Delta
May 23
CPT
34h 13m
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26h 35m
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25h 10m
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Delta
May 18
CPT
34h 18m
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32h 51m
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Turkish Airlines
May 8
JNB
25h 45m
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Delta
May 25
CPT
45h 30m
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SFO
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SFO
26h 35m
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Delta
May 9
CPT
26h 25m
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SAN
Jul 14
SAN
26h 35m
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British Airways
Sept 28
JNB
36h 24m
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SAN
Oct 4
SAN
28h 35m
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British Airways
Sept 28
JNB
36h 24m
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SAN
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SAN
35h 13m
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Delta
Jul 15
JNB
30h 28m
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Jul 26
SAN
28h 25m
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Multiple Airlines
Sept 28
JNB
29h 45m
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SAN
Oct 4
SAN
28h 35m
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KLM
May 7
CPT
31h 06m
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SAN
May 20
SAN
26h 24m
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KLM
May 7
CPT
31h 06m
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SAN
May 20
SAN
22h 30m
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Multiple Airlines
Jul 15
JNB
31h 35m
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SAN
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SAN
28h 35m
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KLM
Aug 8
CPT
30h 39m
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SAN
29h 25m
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KLM
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CPT
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JNB
33h 33m
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SAN
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CPT
40h 14m
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SJC
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Qatar Airways
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CPT
40h 14m
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May 31
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May 15
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38h 59m
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Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to California

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to California

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to California.
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 11:45JNB-LAX
26h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:55 - 10:35LAX-JNB
29h 40m1 stop
R17 315Turkish Airlines
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Thu, May 8 - Mon, May 12
SWISS Logo
19:35 - 16:10JNB-SFO
29h 35m1 stop
SWISS Logo
14:20 - 9:20SFO-JNB
34h 00m1 stop
R17 576SWISS
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Wed, May 21 - Tue, Jun 3
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:40 - 20:45JNB-LAX
33h 05m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:50 - 10:20LAX-JNB
26h 30m1 stop
R18 005Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 25
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:40 - 19:20JNB-LAS
31h 40m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:10 - 10:20LAS-JNB
28h 10m1 stop
R18 117Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 21
United Airlines Logo
21:20 - 22:55JNB-LAX
34h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
18:40 - 8:35LAX-JNB
28h 55m1 stop
R18 211United Airlines
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Wed, May 7 - Sun, Jun 1
United Airlines Logo
21:20 - 14:09JNB-SFO
25h 49m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
13:10 - 8:35SFO-JNB
34h 25m1 stop
R18 211United Airlines
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Thu, May 8 - Sat, May 17
KLM Logo
23:15 - 14:50CPT-LAX
24h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
16:50 - 21:25LAX-CPT
43h 35m1 stop
R18 547KLM
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Sun, Jun 8 - Sun, Jun 15
KLM Logo
23:30 - 14:50JNB-LAX
24h 20m1 stop
KLM Logo
9:35 - 22:00LAX-JNB
26h 25m2 stops
R19 386KLM
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Sun, Oct 12 - Sat, Jan 10
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 20:00JNB-LAS
33h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
13:05 - 7:00LAS-JNB
32h 55m2 stops
R19 722British Airways
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Tue, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 15
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 14:55JNB-LAX
28h 30m1 stop
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15:40 - 7:00LAX-JNB
30h 20m1 stop
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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 R18 109. 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 R20 180. 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 859

Best Round-Trip Price

R17 315

Fastest flight time

25h 40m

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August
The best one-way flight price to California from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 859 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco).
The best round-trip flight price to California from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R17 315 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles).
The fastest flight to California from South Africa takes 25h 40m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco).
August has the highest demand for flights to California, with a 10% 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 R9 498/per person and the cheapest flight to California is R978/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 Wiltern Theater. Which airport is the quickest drive?

The closest airport to Wiltern Theater 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 Santa Ana 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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to California?

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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If you are simply researching potential flights to California, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to California and alert you when they change.


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Cheapest flight routes to California

These routes have the cheapest flights to California found by momondo users in South Africa
DepartingDestinationBest TimeBest Price
JohannesburgSan Francisco26h 35mR17 539
JohannesburgLos Angeles25h 30mR17 539
Cape TownLos Angeles28h 10mR17 782
Cape TownSan Francisco23h 10mR17 968
Cape TownOntario35h 20mR17 968
Cape TownSan Diego28h 14mR18 117
Cape TownSacramento28h 59mR18 136
JohannesburgLas Vegas28h 20mR18 323
JohannesburgSanta Ana29h 54mR18 453
JohannesburgSan Diego28h 39mR18 472
JohannesburgSacramento30h 20mR18 565
Cape TownSan Jose42h 38mR19 144
Cape TownFresno31h 52mR20 319
DurbanSan Francisco34h 55mR20 636
JohannesburgOntario31h 34mR21 830
Cape TownLas Vegas29h 49mR22 222