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 35% 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.

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

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

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 Johannesburg to Los Angeles takes 26h on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles takes 27h 45m 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 - 17:55

CPT

LAX

30h 25m

1 stop

8:25 - 19:15

LAX

CPT

24h 50m

1 stop

R14 375Virgin Atlantic

mån, feb 2 - sön, feb 15

21:55 - 20:37

JNB

SAN

32h 42m

1 stop

8:00 - 19:00

SAN

JNB

25h 00m

1 stop

R15 048Virgin Atlantic

sön, feb 8 - lör, feb 14

20:00 - 18:58

CPT

LAX

31h 58m

2 stops

22:45 - 17:10

LAX

CPT

33h 25m

2 stops

R15 146United Airlines

fre, jul 10 - tis, aug 11

22:00 - 14:30

JNB

LAX

25h 30m

1 stop

16:33 - 7:00

LAX

JNB

29h 27m

2 stops

R15 475British Airways

tis, mar 17 - tis, apr 7

19:35 - 13:30

JNB

LAX

27h 55m

1 stop

21:00 - 7:35

LAX

JNB

24h 35m

1 stop

R15 589British Airways

sön, feb 1 - sön, feb 15

19:10 - 12:10

JNB

LAX

26h 00m

1 stop

20:10 - 10:30

LAX

JNB

29h 20m

1 stop

R15 622Turkish Airlines

tors, mar 19 - ons, apr 8

19:10 - 16:50

JNB

LAX

31h 40m

1 stop

13:05 - 10:50

LAX

JNB

35h 45m

1 stop

R15 704Turkish Airlines

tis, jan 27 - tors, jan 29

20:50 - 10:55

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SFO

24h 05m

1 stop

8:25 - 16:10

SFO

CPT

21h 45m

1 stop

R16 000United Airlines

tors, feb 26 - tors, mar 5

23:45 - 11:50

CPT

SFO

46h 05m

1 stop

22:55 - 21:55

SFO

CPT

37h 00m

2 stops

R16 656KLM

tors, feb 5 - lör, feb 14

23:45 - 14:40

CPT

SFO

48h 55m

2 stops

22:55 - 21:55

SFO

CPT

37h 00m

2 stops

R16 984KLM

tors, feb 5 - lör, feb 14

Lufthansa flights from South Africa to California

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Feb 1

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 05m

1 stop

LAX15:15Los Angeles

Feb 15

LAX17:30Los Angeles

27h 35m

1 stop

JNB7:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 934

Lufthansa

Jan 15

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

44h 05m

1 stop

SFO19:35San Francisco

Dec 15

SFO21:40San Francisco

28h 00m

2 stops

CPT11:40Cape Town Intl

R24 024

KLM flights from South Africa to California

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KLM

Feb 5

CPT23:45Cape Town Intl

46h 05m

1 stop

SFO11:50San Francisco

Feb 14

SFO22:55San Francisco

37h 00m

2 stops

CPT21:55Cape Town Intl

R16 656

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 722

KLM

Mar 15

CPT7:55Cape Town Intl

39h 15m

1 stop

LAX14:10Los Angeles

Mar 31

LAX16:45Los Angeles

43h 40m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

R16 787

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21:30-17:55

1 stop30h 25m

Los Angeles

sön 15/2

8:25-19:15

1 stop24h 50m

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JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sön 8/2

21:55-20:37

1 stop32h 42m

San Diego

lör 14/2

8:00-19:00

1 stop25h 00m

R15 048

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

fre 10/7

20:00-18:58

2 stops31h 58m

Los Angeles

tis 11/8

22:45-17:10

2 stops33h 25m

R15 146

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tis 17/3

22:00-14:30

1 stop25h 30m

Los Angeles

tis 7/4

16:33-7:00

2 stops29h 27m

R15 475

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JNB - LAX

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

sön 1/2

19:35-13:30

1 stop27h 55m

Los Angeles

sön 15/2

21:00-7:35

1 stop24h 35m

R15 589

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JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tors 19/3

19:10-12:10

1 stop26h 00m

Los Angeles

ons 8/4

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1 stop29h 20m

R15 622

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tis 27/1

19:10-16:50

1 stop31h 40m

Los Angeles

tors 29/1

13:05-10:50

1 stop35h 45m

R15 704

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

tors 26/2

20:50-10:55

1 stop24h 05m

San Francisco

tors 5/3

8:25-16:10

1 stop21h 45m

R16 000

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

tors 5/2

23:45-11:50

1 stop46h 05m

San Francisco

lör 14/2

22:55-21:55

2 stops37h 00m

R16 656

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

tors 5/2

23:45-14:40

2 stops48h 55m

San Francisco

lör 14/2

22:55-21:55

2 stops37h 00m

R16 984

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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 753. 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 065.

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 210 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 393 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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The fastest flight from South Africa to California takes 25h 50m

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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 772	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 715 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R13 498	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 847 reviews	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 189	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 676 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R14 469	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 11 127 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 574	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 678 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 947	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 162 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R15 049	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 522 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 145	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 046 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 188	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 169 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 320	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 439 reviews	Search KLM flights

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