How long is the flight from South Africa to California?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in California you fly into. For example, flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles takes 25h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles takes 26h 05m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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

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

Which airlines fly to California?

Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from South Africa according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 39% 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 South Africa to California?

Prices for flights from South Africa to California refresh daily.

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

As of April 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to California.

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.

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18:00 - 10:50

JNB

SFO

25h 50m

1 stop

12:55 - 10:30

SFO

JNB

36h 35m

1 stop

R16 637Turkish Airlines

lun., may. 18 - lun., jun. 1

18:00 - 11:40

JNB

LAX

26h 40m

1 stop

13:25 - 10:30

LAX

JNB

36h 05m

1 stop

R16 874Turkish Airlines

lun., may. 25 - lun., jun. 8

18:00 - 10:50

JNB

SFO

25h 50m

1 stop

12:55 - 10:30

SFO

JNB

36h 35m

1 stop

R16 993Turkish Airlines

lun., may. 18 - lun., jun. 1

19:25 - 16:45

JNB

LAX

30h 20m

2 stops

18:05 - 9:25

LAX

JNB

30h 20m

1 stop

R17 807British Airways

lun., may. 25 - lun., jun. 8

19:25 - 18:52

JNB

LAX

32h 27m

2 stops

18:05 - 9:25

LAX

JNB

30h 20m

1 stop

R17 892British Airways

lun., may. 25 - lun., jun. 8

19:00 - 10:35

JNB

LAX

48h 35m

2 stops

22:10 - 18:30

LAX

JNB

35h 20m

2 stops

R19 401United Airlines

lun., abr. 27 - lun., may. 11

19:00 - 12:18

JNB

SNA

50h 18m

2 stops

14:03 - 18:35

SNA

JNB

42h 32m

2 stops

R19 401United Airlines

mié., abr. 22 - mié., nov. 4

13:15 - 14:00

CPT

LAX

33h 45m

1 stop

16:20 - 17:30

LAX

CPT

40h 10m

1 stop

R20 520Qatar Airways

mar., jul. 7 - jue., jul. 23

19:30 - 19:59

CPT

LAX

33h 29m

2 stops

16:20 - 12:55

LAX

CPT

35h 35m

1 stop

R21 198Qatar Airways

jue., may. 7 - mar., may. 26

18:25 - 14:00

CPT

SFO

28h 35m

1 stop

17:05 - 16:40

SFO

CPT

38h 35m

1 stop

R23 318Emirates

lun., abr. 27 - mié., may. 6

KLM flights from South Africa to California

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KLM

Jul 7

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 55m

1 stop

LAX12:55Los Angeles Los Angeles

Aug 5

LAX16:45Los Angeles Los Angeles

43h 35m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 928

KLM

May 7

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

29h 20m

2 stops

LAX14:45Los Angeles Los Angeles

May 26

LAX6:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 05m

2 stops

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

R22 911

KLM

May 3

CPT23:45Cape Town Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

LAX16:25Los Angeles Los Angeles

May 28

LAX10:45Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 40m

2 stops

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

R23 267

SWISS flights from South Africa to California

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SWISS

Apr 28

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 20m

2 stops

LAX16:30Los Angeles Los Angeles

May 22

LAX15:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

56h 45m

2 stops

JNB9:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 996

SWISS

May 14

CPT22:25Cape Town Intl

26h 50m

1 stop

SFO16:15San Francisco

May 21

SFO14:20San Francisco

45h 35m

1 stop

CPT20:55Cape Town Intl

R23 878

SWISS

Apr 8

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 35m

2 stops

SNA20:55Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Apr 15

SNA14:38Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

33h 42m

2 stops

JNB9:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R75 958

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JNB - SFO

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 18/5

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

lun. 1/6

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R16 637

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 25/5

18:00-11:40

1 stop26h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

lun. 8/6

13:25-10:30

1 stop36h 05m

R16 874

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 18/5

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

lun. 1/6

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R16 993

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JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 25/5

19:25-16:45

2 stops30h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

lun. 8/6

18:05-9:25

1 stop30h 20m

R17 807

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 25/5

19:25-18:52

2 stops32h 27m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

lun. 8/6

18:05-9:25

1 stop30h 20m

R17 892

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 27/4

19:00-10:35

2 stops48h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

lun. 11/5

22:10-18:30

2 stops35h 20m

R19 401

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 22/4

19:00-12:18

2 stops50h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 4/11

14:03-18:35

2 stops42h 32m

R19 401

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

mar. 7/7

13:15-14:00

1 stop33h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

jue. 23/7

16:20-17:30

1 stop40h 10m

R20 520

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

jue. 7/5

19:30-19:59

2 stops33h 29m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

mar. 26/5

16:20-12:55

1 stop35h 35m

R21 198

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

lun. 27/4

18:25-14:00

1 stop28h 35m

San Francisco

mié. 6/5

17:05-16:40

1 stop38h 35m

R23 318

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to California from South Africa, with most prices found around R16 552. If you’re not able to fly to California in September, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to California during February average around R16 603.

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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around R17 918 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 South Africa for as low as R16 399 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to California flight.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to California?
Prices for flights from South Africa to California refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to California?
As of April 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to California.
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	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R13 829	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 487 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R14 390	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 11 552 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 663	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 848 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 954	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 685 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 162	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 295 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R15 195	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 912 reviews	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 625	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 539 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R15 936	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 563 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 141	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 485 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R16 148	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 886 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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