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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R11 363

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from South Africa to California departing on 2/6. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to California

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17:50 - 18:00JNB-LAX
33h 10m1 stop
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0:10 - 10:35LAX-JNB
25h 25m1 stop
R17 632Turkish Airlines
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Do, Sep 18 - Mi, Sep 24
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19:35 - 16:10JNB-SFO
29h 35m1 stop
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19:30 - 9:20SFO-JNB
28h 50m1 stop
R17 670SWISS
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Mi, Mai 21 - Mi, Mai 28
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20:40 - 19:20JNB-LAS
31h 40m1 stop
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21:10 - 10:20LAS-JNB
28h 10m1 stop
R18 117Virgin Atlantic
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Fr, Jul 11 - Mo, Jul 21
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20:40 - 13:15JNB-LAX
25h 35m1 stop
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20:05 - 10:20LAX-JNB
29h 15m1 stop
R18 117Virgin Atlantic
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Mo, Jul 7 - Mo, Jul 14
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 13:33CPT-SFO
26h 33m2 stops
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14:25 - 9:30SFO-CPT
34h 05m2 stops
R18 304United Airlines
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So, Mai 18 - So, Mai 25
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20:00 - 17:37CPT-LAX
30h 37m2 stops
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10:47 - 9:30LAX-CPT
37h 43m2 stops
R18 304United Airlines
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Fr, Mai 9 - Fr, Mai 16
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 17:35JNB-LAX
29h 20m1 stop
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20:05 - 7:00LAX-JNB
25h 55m1 stop
R18 994British Airways
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Di, Mai 13 - Sa, Mai 17
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 20:00JNB-LAS
33h 35m1 stop
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14:28 - 7:00LAS-JNB
31h 32m2 stops
R19 722British Airways
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Di, Aug 26 - Mo, Sep 15
KLM Logo
18:25 - 14:50CPT-LAX
29h 25m2 stops
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10:15 - 21:25LAX-CPT
26h 10m2 stops
R21 569KLM
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So, Mai 11 - Mo, Mai 19
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23:15 - 14:50CPT-LAX
24h 35m1 stop
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13:50 - 21:25LAX-CPT
22h 35m1 stop
R22 875KLM
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Mi, Mai 28 - Di, Jun 10

Delta flights from South Africa to California

Our best Delta deals on South Africa to California flight tickets
Delta
May 18
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
36h 27m
1 stop
SFO23:32San Francisco
May 26
SFO11:43San Francisco
21h 07m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R18 043
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Delta
May 9
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
37h 28m
1 stop
LAX0:33Los Angeles
May 21
LAX17:00Los Angeles
39h 50m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R18 099
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Delta
May 11
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
24h 47m
1 stop
LAX11:52Los Angeles
May 18
LAX22:50Los Angeles
37h 35m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R18 173
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RwandAir flights from South Africa to California

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RwandAir
May 5
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m
2 stops
LAX14:00Los Angeles
Jun 16
LAX16:20Los Angeles
37h 00m
2 stops
JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R30 731
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May 9
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m
2 stops
LAX14:00Los Angeles
Jun 18
LAX16:20Los Angeles
37h 00m
2 stops
JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R30 954
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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 South Africa, with most prices found around R17 558. If you’re not able to fly to California in February, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to California during May average around R17 987.

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.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to California is in the morning. Flights from South Africa to California during this time can be as low as R17 585. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are R24 330 on average. Flights to California from South Africa at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from South Africa when booking 19 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around R20 444 when searching 19 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from South Africa for as low as R18 696 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to California flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R11 363

Fastest flight time

21h 45m

Direct flights

None

Airports in California

6 airports
The best one-way flight to California from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R11 363. The best return flight deal from South Africa to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 632.
The fastest flight from South Africa to California takes 21h 45m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to California. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - Los Angeles Airport, Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - San Francisco Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - Ontario Airport.
There are 6 airports near California: Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), San Francisco (SFO), Burbank Bob Hope (BUR), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)

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

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

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Airline
Rating
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LufthansaPriceFrom R12 248Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 039 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom R15 347Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 587 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R15 876Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 203 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 518Free CancellationRating
8,0
7 927 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R16 585Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 444 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 819Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 694 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 881Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 333 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R16 996Free CancellationRating
7,4
642 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R17 231Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 785 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R17 528Free CancellationRating
6,6
6 830 reviews
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