Which airlines fly to South Africa?

British Airways, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from California according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from California to South Africa?

On average, it takes 22h 30m to fly from California to South Africa if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in California) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of San Diego and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 26h 10m.

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

Hahn Air, Cathay Pacific, and Norse Atlantic UK are the most popular carriers operating from California to South Africa

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?

There are 4 operators available for flights from California to South Africa as of July 2025.

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.

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19:35 - 9:20LAX-JNB

28h 45m1 stop

16:40 - 16:35JNB-LAX

33h 55m2 stops

R12 070SWISS

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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 3

18:45 - 11:50SFO-CPT

32h 05m1 stop

17:15 - 16:45CPT-SFO

33h 30m1 stop

R16 386Turkish Airlines

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Tue, Oct 21 - Fri, Nov 7

23:59 - 12:10LAX-CPT

50h 11m2 stops

22:10 - 13:30CPT-LAX

25h 20m1 stop

R17 657British Airways

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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8

21:00 - 8:05LAX-CPT

25h 05m1 stop

18:55 - 13:30CPT-LAX

28h 35m1 stop

R17 944British Airways

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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 2

9:30 - 8:00LAX-CPT

36h 30m2 stops

20:50 - 22:15CPT-LAX

35h 25m2 stops

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18:45 - 17:20SFO-CPT

37h 35m2 stops

17:15 - 16:45CPT-SFO

33h 30m1 stop

R18 231

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18:45 - 11:50SFO-CPT

32h 05m1 stop

9:00 - 10:35CPT-SFO

34h 35m2 stops

R18 392

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Tue, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 29

8:18 - 15:20LAX-CPT

22h 02m1 stop

20:50 - 11:39CPT-LAX

24h 49m1 stop

R18 624United Airlines

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8:18 - 15:20LAX-CPT

22h 02m1 stop

20:00 - 15:15CPT-LAX

28h 15m1 stop

R18 642United Airlines

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Thu, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 2

17:35 - 8:00LAX-CPT

28h 25m1 stop

22:00 - 22:06CPT-LAX

34h 06m2 stops

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Cathay Pacific flights from California to South Africa

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 24

SFO0:05San Francisco

46h 35m

1 stop

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 35m

1 stop

SFO22:55San Francisco

R19 144

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 24

SFO1:05San Francisco

45h 35m

1 stop

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 35m

1 stop

SFO22:55San Francisco

R19 323

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 12

SFO1:05San Francisco

45h 35m

1 stop

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 2

JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 10m

1 stop

SFO11:30San Francisco

R19 412

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Turkish Airlines flights from California to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 21

SFO18:45San Francisco

32h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Nov 7

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

33h 30m

1 stop

SFO16:45San Francisco

R16 386

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 8

LAX19:55Los Angeles

29h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 5

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 45m

1 stop

LAX16:50Los Angeles

R16 422

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 8

LAX19:55Los Angeles

29h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 5

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 45m

1 stop

LAX16:50Los Angeles

R16 458

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LAXJNB

Los Angeles

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19:35-9:20

1 stop28h 45m

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Mon 3/11

16:40-16:35

2 stops33h 55m

R12 070

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SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

17:15-16:45

1 stop33h 30m

R16 386

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LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

23:59-12:10

2 stops50h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

22:10-13:30

1 stop25h 20m

R17 657

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

21:00-8:05

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

18:55-13:30

1 stop28h 35m

R17 944

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 5/12

9:30-8:00

2 stops36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/12

20:50-22:15

2 stops35h 25m

R18 159

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

18:45-17:20

2 stops37h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

17:15-16:45

1 stop33h 30m

R18 230

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 19/8

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/8

9:00-10:35

2 stops34h 35m

R18 392

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 28/8

8:18-15:20

1 stop22h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

20:50-11:39

1 stop24h 49m

R18 624

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 28/8

8:18-15:20

1 stop22h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/9

20:00-15:15

1 stop28h 15m

R18 642

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

17:35-8:00

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/12

22:00-22:06

2 stops34h 06m

R18 857

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R18 177, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until January to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R18 660.

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 R18 594. 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 R27 026. 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 R23 340 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 R35 004.

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 484 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 287 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 11% 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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Best price found	R10 566
Fastest flight time	21h 00m
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 R10 566. The best return flight deal from California to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 070.

The fastest flight from California to South Africa takes 21h 00m

There are no direct flights from California to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Los Angeles 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)

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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?
There are 4 operators available for flights from California to South Africa as of July 2025.
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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 272	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 933 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 579	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 655 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R16 080	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 8 900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R17 112	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 7 222 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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