What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg to California?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to California

Which airlines fly to California?

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Johannesburg according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to California?

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to California refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to California?

The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg to California is 13 as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to California?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The required travel and health documents for your California 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 California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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19:10 - 17:45

JNB

SFO

31h 35m

1 stop

18:45 - 10:30

SFO

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

R14 041Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31

19:05 - 12:10

JNB

LAX

26h 05m

1 stop

20:10 - 10:30

LAX

JNB

29h 20m

1 stop

R14 999Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 31

19:10 - 12:10

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LAX

26h 00m

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19:45 - 10:50

LAX

JNB

30h 05m

1 stop

R15 142Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 24

19:35 - 19:30

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LAX

32h 55m

2 stops

15:38 - 7:35

LAX

JNB

30h 57m

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R15 206British Airways

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

22:00 - 21:40

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LAX

32h 40m

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9:25 - 19:40

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25h 15m

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R15 669Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1

18:00 - 15:35

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LAS

30h 35m

1 stop

20:25 - 21:20

LAS

JNB

39h 55m

1 stop

R16 004KLM

Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 17

23:59 - 12:05

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46h 06m

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7:00 - 22:05

SAN

JNB

30h 05m

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R16 084KLM

Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 15

19:45 - 22:36

JNB

ONT

35h 51m

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23:59 - 18:35

ONT

JNB

33h 36m

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R16 355United Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

19:35 - 8:33

JNB

SNA

46h 58m

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15:24 - 10:25

SNA

JNB

58h 01m

2 stops

R16 546British Airways

Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8

19:45 - 17:41

JNB

ONT

30h 56m

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5:15 - 18:35

ONT

JNB

28h 20m

2 stops

R17 280United Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 27

British Airways flights from Johannesburg to California

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British Airways

Mar 10

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 55m

2 stops

LAX19:30Los Angeles

Mar 17

LAX15:38Los Angeles

30h 57m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 206

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Mar 16

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m

2 stops

LAX18:40Los Angeles

Mar 19

LAX22:00Los Angeles

24h 35m

1 stop

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 940

British Airways

Mar 27

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 55m

2 stops

LAX19:30Los Angeles

Apr 3

LAX20:55Los Angeles

25h 05m

1 stop

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 403

KLM flights from Johannesburg to California

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KLM

Jun 2

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m

1 stop

LAS15:35Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Jun 17

LAS20:25Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

39h 55m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 004

KLM

Mar 3

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 06m

1 stop

SAN12:05San Diego

Mar 15

SAN7:00San Diego

30h 05m

2 stops

JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 084

KLM

Mar 22

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 41m

2 stops

LAX21:40Los Angeles

Mar 31

LAX10:40Los Angeles

25h 40m

2 stops

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 371

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19:05-12:10

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Los Angeles

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20:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

R14 999

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

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Tue 10/3

19:10-12:10

1 stop26h 00m

Los Angeles

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19:45-10:50

1 stop30h 05m

R15 142

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

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Tue 10/3

19:35-19:30

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Los Angeles

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15:38-7:35

2 stops30h 57m

R15 206

JohannesburgLos Angeles

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JNBLAX

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Wed 25/3

22:00-21:40

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

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1 stop25h 15m

R15 669

JohannesburgLas Vegas

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JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

18:00-15:35

1 stop30h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 17/6

20:25-21:20

1 stop39h 55m

R16 004

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

23:59-12:05

1 stop46h 06m

San Diego

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2 stops30h 05m

R16 084

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:45-22:36

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Ontario

Tue 17/3

23:59-18:35

2 stops33h 36m

R16 355

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:35-8:33

2 stops46h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/3

15:24-10:25

2 stops58h 01m

R16 546

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-17:41

2 stops30h 56m

Ontario

Fri 27/3

5:15-18:35

2 stops28h 20m

R17 280

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to California from Johannesburg, with most prices found around R15 541. If you’re not able to fly to California in February, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Johannesburg to California during September average around R15 605.

How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around R16 754 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Johannesburg for as low as R15 605 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	26h 40m
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The fastest flight from Johannesburg to California takes 26h 40m

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to California. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to California.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to California?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to California refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to California?
The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg to California is 13 as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to California?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The required travel and health documents for your California 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 California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
SWISS	PriceFrom R13 287	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 869 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R13 605	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 777 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R13 669	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 11 263 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R13 796	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 724 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 171	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 678 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 269 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 743	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 213 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R14 921	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 531 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 043	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 451 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 174	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 178 reviews	Search Delta flights

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