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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R9 056

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 16/9. 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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United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 15:23CPT-LAX
28h 33m2 stops
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23:59 - 17:10LAX-CPT
32h 11m2 stops
R17 383United Airlines
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20:40 - 19:20JNB-LAS
31h 40m1 stop
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21:10 - 10:20LAS-JNB
28h 10m1 stop
R17 437Virgin Atlantic
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20:40 - 19:20JNB-LAS
31h 40m1 stop
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14:12 - 10:20LAS-JNB
35h 08m2 stops
R17 510Virgin Atlantic
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17:55 - 18:00JNB-LAX
33h 05m1 stop
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19:55 - 10:35LAX-JNB
29h 40m1 stop
R17 602Turkish Airlines
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17:55 - 22:25JNB-LAX
37h 30m1 stop
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29h 40m1 stop
R17 638Turkish Airlines
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United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 22:10CPT-LAX
35h 10m2 stops
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11:45 - 9:30LAX-CPT
36h 45m2 stops
R17 766United Airlines
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23:15 - 14:50CPT-LAX
24h 35m1 stop
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7:35 - 21:10LAX-CPT
28h 35m2 stops
R18 204KLM
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18:25 - 14:50CPT-LAX
29h 25m2 stops
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7:35 - 21:10LAX-CPT
28h 35m2 stops
R18 861KLM
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British Airways Logo
19:25 - 13:25JNB-LAX
27h 00m1 stop
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17:05 - 9:25LAX-JNB
31h 20m1 stop
R19 391British Airways
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21:15 - 13:50JNB-SFO
25h 35m1 stop
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R19 391British Airways
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British Airways flights from South Africa to California

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British Airways
Jul 15
JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 00m
1 stop
LAX13:25Los Angeles
Apr 30
LAX17:05Los Angeles
31h 20m
1 stop
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R19 391
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British Airways
Jul 15
JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 12m
2 stops
LAX17:27Los Angeles
Apr 24
LAX15:40Los Angeles
32h 45m
1 stop
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R19 409
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May 22
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
31h 40m
1 stop
LAX17:35Los Angeles
May 26
LAX20:05Los Angeles
29h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
R23 152
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Jun 28
CPT13:05Cape Town Intl
34h 10m
1 stop
LAX14:15Los Angeles
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LAX16:40Los Angeles
39h 10m
1 stop
CPT16:50Cape Town Intl
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May 21
CPT13:05Cape Town Intl
34h 10m
1 stop
LAX14:15Los Angeles
Jun 1
LAX16:40Los Angeles
33h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:35Cape Town Intl
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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 R17 218. 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 R18 149.

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 R17 722. 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 R19 748. 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 208. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are R23 809 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 144 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 460 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to California flight.

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Best price found

R9 056

Fastest flight time

22h 25m

Direct flights

None

Airports in California

7 airports
The best one-way flight to California from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R9 056. The best return flight deal from South Africa to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 382.
The fastest flight from South Africa to California takes 22h 25m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to California. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport, Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - Los Angeles Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - San Francisco Airport.
There are 7 airports near California: San Diego (SAN), 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)

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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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LufthansaPriceFrom R11 986Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 073 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom R15 019Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 595 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R15 787Free CancellationRating
6,6
6 890 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 459Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 731 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 649Free CancellationRating
8,0
7 946 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 698Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 344 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R16 745Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 451 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R16 853Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 800 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R17 089Free CancellationRating
7,4
643 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R18 502Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 294 reviews
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