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Cheap flights from California to South Africa from R10 215

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United Airlines Logo
5:05 - 18:00ONT-CPT
26h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 18:36CPT-ONT
31h 46m2 stops
R16 728United Airlines
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dom., nov. 9 - dom., nov. 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:10 - 10:50SFO-JNB
35h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 11:05JNB-SFO
26h 00m1 stop
R17 516Turkish Airlines
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mar., ene. 13 - mié., ene. 21
SWISS Logo
19:25 - 10:30SFO-JNB
29h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
20:15 - 16:30JNB-SFO
30h 15m1 stop
R17 670SWISS
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mié., feb. 4 - dom., feb. 8
Delta Logo
22:00 - 19:00SFO-JNB
35h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 19:45JNB-SFO
31h 50m1 stop
R18 202Delta
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mié., feb. 4 - dom., feb. 8
KLM Logo
15:40 - 12:10SFO-JNB
34h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 11:50JNB-SFO
45h 51m1 stop
R18 339KLM
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mié., feb. 4 - dom., feb. 8
KLM Logo
11:02 - 22:05SFO-JNB
25h 03m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:59 - 11:50JNB-SFO
45h 51m1 stop
R18 425KLM
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mié., feb. 4 - dom., feb. 8
Air France Logo
15:40 - 12:10SFO-JNB
34h 30m1 stop
Air France Logo
19:20 - 16:01JNB-SFO
30h 41m2 stops
R18 510Air France
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vie., feb. 6 - lun., feb. 16
SWISS Logo
19:25 - 10:30SFO-JNB
29h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
20:15 - 16:30JNB-SFO
30h 15m1 stop
R18 613SWISS
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mié., feb. 4 - dom., feb. 15
Delta Logo
6:00 - 19:00SFO-JNB
28h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
23:59 - 12:50JNB-SFO
45h 51m1 stop
R18 647Delta
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jue., mar. 12 - mar., mar. 17
Air France Logo
12:20 - 12:10LAX-JNB
37h 50m2 stops
Air France Logo
19:20 - 13:10JNB-LAX
27h 50m1 stop
R20 601Air France
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mié., feb. 11 - dom., feb. 15

Delta flights from California to South Africa

Our best Delta deals on California to South Africa flight tickets
Delta
Nov 6
ONT7:05Ontario
26h 10m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
Nov 20
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
23h 36m
1 stop
ONT11:06Ontario
R16 539
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Delta
Nov 6
ONT7:05Ontario
26h 10m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
Nov 27
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
23h 04m
1 stop
ONT10:34Ontario
R16 659
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Delta
Nov 7
ONT22:00Ontario
35h 15m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
Nov 27
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
32h 12m
1 stop
ONT19:42Ontario
R16 762
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British Airways flights from California to South Africa

Our best British Airways deals on California to South Africa flight tickets
British Airways
Nov 25
SFO20:40San Francisco
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 3
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 25m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
R19 144
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British Airways
Nov 25
SFO20:40San Francisco
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 3
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 30m
2 stops
SFO18:30San Francisco
R19 316
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British Airways
Jan 24
SFO20:40San Francisco
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 4
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 25m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
R19 401
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 30 octubre 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

dom. 9/11

5:05-18:00

2 stops26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 16/11

20:50-18:36

2 stops31h 46m

R16 728

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mar. 13/1

13:10-10:50

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 21/1

19:05-11:05

1 stop26h 00m

R17 516

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 4/2

19:25-10:30

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/2

20:15-16:30

1 stop30h 15m

R17 670

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 4/2

22:00-19:00

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/2

21:55-19:45

1 stop31h 50m

R18 202

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 4/2

15:40-12:10

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/2

23:59-11:50

1 stop45h 51m

R18 339

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 4/2

11:02-22:05

2 stops25h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/2

23:59-11:50

1 stop45h 51m

R18 425

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

vie. 6/2

15:40-12:10

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 16/2

19:20-16:01

2 stops30h 41m

R18 510

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 4/2

19:25-10:30

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 15/2

20:15-16:30

1 stop30h 15m

R18 613

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

jue. 12/3

6:00-19:00

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 17/3

23:59-12:50

1 stop45h 51m

R18 647

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

mié. 11/2

12:20-12:10

2 stops37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 15/2

19:20-13:10

1 stop27h 50m

R20 601

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from California is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around R19 042, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in January, then you should wait until March to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R19 093.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was R17 796. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from California to South Africa on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around R25 866. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from California in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R22 337 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is at midday when prices are around R33 501.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R22 158 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from California for as low as R19 624 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to South Africa flight.

Cheap California to South Africa flight deals and tips

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  • 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.

Best airlines flying from California to South Africa

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Rating
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 389Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 998 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 377Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 487 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R16 428Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 031 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R17 082Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 044 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R21 656Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 406 reviews
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