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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Singapore Airlines 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 34% 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.

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 20m on average. On the other hand, flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles takes 26h 40m 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.

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 January 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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21:30 - 20:25

CPT

SFO

32h 55m1 stop

11:40 - 19:15

SFO

CPT

21h 35m1 stop

R14 960Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1

21:30 - 17:55

CPT

LAX

30h 25m1 stop

7:30 - 19:15

LAX

CPT

25h 45m1 stop

R15 125Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1

21:15 - 14:55

JNB

LAX

26h 40m1 stop

20:55 - 7:00

LAX

JNB

25h 05m1 stop

R15 455British Airways

Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27

19:05 - 16:50

JNB

LAX

31h 45m1 stop

13:05 - 10:50

LAX

JNB

35h 45m1 stop

R15 571Turkish Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Mar 2

22:00 - 13:30

JNB

LAX

25h 30m1 stop

21:00 - 7:35

LAX

JNB

24h 35m1 stop

R15 637British Airways

Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21

19:05 - 12:10

JNB

LAX

26h 05m1 stop

20:10 - 10:30

LAX

JNB

29h 20m1 stop

R15 785Turkish Airlines

Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 31

20:50 - 14:56

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SFO

28h 06m2 stops

6:25 - 18:00

SFO

CPT

25h 35m2 stops

R16 132United Airlines

Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1

20:50 - 17:25

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LAX

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8:40 - 18:00

LAX

CPT

23h 20m2 stops

R16 132United Airlines

Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1

20:30 - 18:45

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ONT

32h 15m2 stops

12:02 - 3:55

ONT

JNB

29h 53m2 stops

R26 518Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15

13:45 - 13:49

JNB

ONT

33h 04m2 stops

15:19 - 9:00

ONT

JNB

32h 41m2 stops

R27 492Qatar Airways

Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 31

Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to California

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Kenya Airways

Feb 12

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

28h 27m

1 stop

LAX15:57Los Angeles

Mar 9

LAX10:50Los Angeles

23h 25m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

R15 719

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Jan 21

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

27h 45m

1 stop

LAX14:35Los Angeles

Jan 28

LAX7:30Los Angeles

25h 45m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

R16 545

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Kenya Airways

Feb 12

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

23h 30m

1 stop

LAX11:00Los Angeles

Mar 9

LAX9:35Los Angeles

24h 40m

2 stops

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

R16 941

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SWISS flights from South Africa to California

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SWISS

Feb 11

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

41h 10m

1 stop

LAX16:35Los Angeles

Mar 10

LAX20:10Los Angeles

29h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:50Cape Town Intl

R15 967

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SWISS

Feb 11

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

41h 10m

1 stop

LAX16:35Los Angeles

Mar 9

LAX20:10Los Angeles

26h 20m

1 stop

CPT7:30Cape Town Intl

R16 000

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SWISS

Feb 10

CPT15:55Cape Town Intl

34h 40m

2 stops

LAX16:35Los Angeles

Mar 10

LAX20:10Los Angeles

29h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:50Cape Town Intl

R16 149

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21:30-20:25

1 stop32h 55m

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CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

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21:30-17:55

1 stop30h 25m

Los Angeles

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7:30-19:15

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JohannesburgLos Angeles

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JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

21:15-14:55

1 stop26h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 27/4

20:55-7:00

1 stop25h 05m

R15 455

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:05-16:50

1 stop31h 45m

Los Angeles

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13:05-10:50

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R15 571

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

22:00-13:30

1 stop25h 30m

Los Angeles

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21:00-7:35

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R15 637

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

19:05-12:10

1 stop26h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

20:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

R15 785

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

20:50-14:56

2 stops28h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

6:25-18:00

2 stops25h 35m

R16 132

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

20:50-17:25

2 stops30h 35m

Los Angeles

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8:40-18:00

2 stops23h 20m

R16 132

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

20:30-18:45

2 stops32h 15m

Ontario

Sun 15/2

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2 stops29h 53m

R26 518

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

13:45-13:49

2 stops33h 04m

Ontario

Tue 31/3

15:19-9:00

2 stops32h 41m

R27 492

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa 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 South Africa, with most prices found around R15 554. If you’re not able to fly to California in February, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to California during September average around R16 215.

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 398 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 528 on momondo.

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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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Fastest flight time	25h 20m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to California takes 25h 20m

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

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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 January 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
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 839	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 676 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R13 582	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 837 reviews	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 277	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 641 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R14 559	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 11 080 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 664	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 678 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 040	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 137 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R15 124	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 516 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 239	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 023 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 315	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 146 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 415	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 435 reviews	Search KLM flights

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