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.

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 05m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town to Los Angeles takes 28h 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?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating 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 February 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 - 16:40

JNB

SFO

31h 40m

1 stop

18:45 - 10:30

SFO

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

R14 190Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 23

20:05 - 23:55

CPT

LAX

36h 50m

1 stop

9:25 - 17:50

LAX

CPT

23h 25m

1 stop

R14 635Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Apr 19 - Sat, May 2

20:50 - 15:57

CPT

SFO

28h 07m

2 stops

8:25 - 16:55

SFO

CPT

23h 30m

2 stops

R15 239United Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24

19:25 - 18:44

JNB

LAX

32h 19m

2 stops

16:20 - 9:25

LAX

JNB

32h 05m

1 stop

R15 239British Airways

Wed, Jul 1 - Mon, Aug 31

21:15 - 14:55

JNB

LAX

26h 40m

1 stop

21:15 - 9:25

LAX

JNB

27h 10m

2 stops

R15 271British Airways

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5

20:50 - 17:32

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SFO

29h 42m

2 stops

10:35 - 16:55

SFO

CPT

21h 20m

1 stop

R15 302United Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24

7:40 - 11:50

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LAX

37h 10m

1 stop

10:45 - 21:25

LAX

CPT

25h 40m

2 stops

R15 811KLM

Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 28

7:40 - 14:45

CPT

LAX

40h 05m

1 stop

10:45 - 21:25

LAX

CPT

25h 40m

2 stops

R15 827KLM

Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 28

13:30 - 18:16

JNB

SNA

37h 46m

2 stops

10:50 - 5:30

SNA

JNB

33h 40m

2 stops

R33 735Emirates

Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 17

19:10 - 22:30

JNB

SNA

36h 20m

2 stops

12:15 - 5:30

SNA

JNB

32h 15m

2 stops

R34 974Emirates

Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15

British Airways flights from South Africa to California

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British Airways

Mar 4

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m

1 stop

LAX13:30Los Angeles

Apr 17

LAX20:55Los Angeles

25h 05m

1 stop

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 937

British Airways

Mar 4

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 24m

2 stops

LAX23:24Los Angeles

Apr 17

LAX20:55Los Angeles

27h 30m

1 stop

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 969

British Airways

Jul 1

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 19m

2 stops

LAX18:44Los Angeles

Aug 31

LAX16:20Los Angeles

32h 05m

1 stop

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 239

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American Airlines

May 27

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m

1 stop

LAX14:55Los Angeles

Jun 3

LAX22:30Los Angeles

25h 55m

2 stops

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 746

American Airlines

May 27

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m

2 stops

LAX16:45Los Angeles

Jun 3

LAX21:30Los Angeles

26h 55m

2 stops

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 905

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Jun 3

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m

1 stop

LAX18:20Los Angeles

Jun 10

LAX21:30Los Angeles

26h 55m

2 stops

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 541

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18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

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18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R14 190

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:05-23:55

1 stop36h 50m

Los Angeles

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9:25-17:50

1 stop23h 25m

R14 635

Cape TownSan Francisco

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CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

20:50-15:57

2 stops28h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

8:25-16:55

2 stops23h 30m

R15 239

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

19:25-18:44

2 stops32h 19m

Los Angeles

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16:20-9:25

1 stop32h 05m

R15 239

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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21:15-14:55

1 stop26h 40m

Los Angeles

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2 stops27h 10m

R15 271

Cape TownSan Francisco

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CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

20:50-17:32

2 stops29h 42m

San Francisco

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10:35-16:55

1 stop21h 20m

R15 302

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

7:40-11:50

1 stop37h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

10:45-21:25

2 stops25h 40m

R15 811

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

7:40-14:45

1 stop40h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

10:45-21:25

2 stops25h 40m

R15 827

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

13:30-18:16

2 stops37h 46m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 17/4

10:50-5:30

2 stops33h 40m

R33 735

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:10-22:30

2 stops36h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 15/4

12:15-5:30

2 stops32h 15m

R34 974

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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 477. 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 R15 541.

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 R16 670 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 R15 700 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	23h 38m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to California takes 23h 38m

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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 February 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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American Airlines	PriceFrom R13 483	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 11 348 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R13 739	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 768 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 019	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 679 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R14 238	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 880 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 495	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 237 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 630	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 348 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R14 860	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 538 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 092	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 460 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 112	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 239 reviews	Search Delta flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R15 131	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 810 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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