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Cheap flights from California to South Africa from R13 895

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Easily compare return flights from California to South Africa

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from California to South Africa by changing tabs
Turkish Airlines
May 9
LAX13:35Los Angeles
35h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 23
JNB18:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m
1 stop
LAX11:40Los Angeles
R17 994
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Qatar Airways
Sep 10
SFO16:10San Francisco
32h 40m
1 stop
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 24
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R20 024
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British Airways
Sep 3
LAX18:30Los Angeles
31h 30m
2 stops
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
Oct 2
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
LAX17:15Los Angeles
R20 645
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American Airlines
Sep 23
LAX21:25Los Angeles
27h 00m
1 stop
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 20
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 00m
1 stop
LAX17:20Los Angeles
R20 870
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Cathay Pacific
May 15
LAX12:25Los Angeles
34h 15m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 21
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 55m
1 stop
LAX22:15Los Angeles
R20 983
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Ethiopian Air
Sep 22
LAX23:59Los Angeles
35h 01m
2 stops
JNB20:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 21
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 39m
3 stops
LAX20:09Los Angeles
R21 077
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Find the cheapest one-way flights from California to South Africa

If you're looking for one-way flights from California to South Africa, view some of our deals below provided by Cathay Pacific, Delta and RwandAir
RwandAir
Jul 24
SFO16:10San Francisco
36h 40m
2 stops
JNB13:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 895
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Cathay Pacific
Aug 1
SFO1:45San Francisco
44h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 835
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Multiple Airlines
Jul 7
SFO15:15San Francisco
54h 55m
2 stops
JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 925
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Search last-minute flights to South Africa from California

Find and compare return flight prices for your last-minute flight from California to South Africa
Turkish Airlines
May 9
LAX13:35Los Angeles
35h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 23
JNB18:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m
1 stop
LAX11:40Los Angeles
R17 994
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Ethiopian Air
May 6
LAX23:59Los Angeles
28h 06m
2 stops
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 12
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 25m
3 stops
LAX18:55Los Angeles
R19 761
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Cathay Pacific
May 5
LAX12:25Los Angeles
34h 15m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 12
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 55m
1 stop
LAX22:15Los Angeles
R21 510
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United Airlines
May 4
LAX8:20Los Angeles
22h 00m
1 stop
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
May 12
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
LAX18:55Los Angeles
R23 390
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American Airlines
May 8
LAX17:10Los Angeles
32h 50m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
May 12
CPT18:40Cape Town Intl
33h 27m
2 stops
LAX19:07Los Angeles
R23 653
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British Airways
May 2
LAX15:40Los Angeles
30h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 7
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 50m
1 stop
LAX17:10Los Angeles
R24 292
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Best airlines flying from California to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to South Africa with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R15 706Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 699 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R18 369Free CancellationRating
7,7
743 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 978Free CancellationRating
7,7
4 458 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R21 102Free CancellationRating
7,4
11 202 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R22 841Free CancellationRating
6,8
6 891 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R23 673Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 798 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R23 763Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 618 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R24 764Free CancellationRating
8,0
10 913 reviews
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Turkish Airlines flights from California to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on California to South Africa flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
May 9
LAX13:35Los Angeles
35h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 23
JNB18:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m
1 stop
LAX11:40Los Angeles
R17 994
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Turkish Airlines
Sep 4
LAX19:25Los Angeles
31h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Oct 4
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
33h 55m
1 stop
LAX17:30Los Angeles
R18 182
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Turkish Airlines
Sep 3
LAX19:25Los Angeles
31h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Oct 6
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
28h 05m
1 stop
LAX11:40Los Angeles
R18 332
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Lufthansa flights from California to South Africa

Our best Lufthansa deals on California to South Africa flight tickets
Lufthansa
Sep 20
LAX16:55Los Angeles
28h 35m
2 stops
JNB6:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 29
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 55m
1 stop
LAX15:15Los Angeles
R23 315
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Lufthansa
Sep 20
LAX16:55Los Angeles
28h 35m
2 stops
JNB6:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 22
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 55m
1 stop
LAX15:15Los Angeles
R23 578
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Lufthansa
May 6
LAX14:55Los Angeles
32h 35m
1 stop
JNB8:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 12
JNB10:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 20m
2 stops
LAX13:00Los Angeles
R26 116
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest airline that flies to South Africa from California?

Turkish Airlines. British Airways, Delta, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to South Africa

What is the cheapest California to South Africa flight route?

San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo. Fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best California - South Africa flight prices

Cheap California to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to South Africa

Best price found

R13 895

Fastest flight time

20h 45m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from California in the past 72 hours is R13 895. The best return flight deal from California to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 994.
The fastest flight from California to South Africa takes 20h 45m
There are no direct flights from California to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport, San Francisco Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Los Angeles Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to South Africa?

    Prices for flights from California to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to South Africa?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to South Africa?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

    The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


Why use momondo?

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

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to South Africa from California.

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

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for California to South Africa flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from California to South Africa?

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