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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R11 166

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 10/9. 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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Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 11:45JNB-LAX
26h 50m1 stop
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19:55 - 10:35LAX-JNB
29h 40m1 stop
R16 433Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 13
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17:50 - 18:00JNB-LAX
33h 10m1 stop
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0:10 - 10:35LAX-JNB
25h 25m1 stop
R16 679Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 17
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20:30 - 19:15JNB-LAS
31h 45m1 stop
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21:10 - 10:05LAS-JNB
27h 55m1 stop
R17 084Virgin Atlantic
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Sat, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 10
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20:00 - 20:30CPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
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21h 54m1 stop
R17 208United Airlines
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20:30 - 23:55JNB-LAS
36h 25m2 stops
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15:55 - 10:05LAS-JNB
33h 10m2 stops
R18 106Virgin Atlantic
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KLM Logo
18:50 - 13:05JNB-LAX
27h 15m1 stop
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17:15 - 8:30LAX-JNB
30h 15m1 stop
R18 388KLM
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21:15 - 15:10JNB-LAS
26h 55m1 stop
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31h 38m2 stops
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19:45 - 18:45JNB-SFO
33h 00m1 stop
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16:05 - 7:30SFO-JNB
29h 25m2 stops
R18 652British Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
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19:50 - 20:17CPT-LAX
33h 27m2 stops
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5:40 - 17:10LAX-CPT
26h 30m2 stops
R19 039United Airlines
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19:40 - 16:00JNB-SFO
30h 20m2 stops
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13:50 - 22:00SFO-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
R20 396KLM
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Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to California

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Turkish Airlines
Oct 3
JNB17:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 50m
1 stop
LAX11:45Los Angeles
Oct 13
LAX19:55Los Angeles
29h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Oct 2
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 10m
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LAX18:00Los Angeles
Oct 17
LAX0:10Los Angeles
25h 25m
1 stop
JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Oct 2
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 10m
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LAX18:00Los Angeles
Oct 17
LAX0:10Los Angeles
25h 25m
1 stop
JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 873
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KLM flights from South Africa to California

Our best KLM deals on South Africa to California flight tickets
KLM
Jul 15
JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 15m
1 stop
LAX13:05Los Angeles
Aug 4
LAX17:15Los Angeles
30h 15m
1 stop
JNB8:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
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KLM
Nov 28
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 20m
2 stops
SFO16:00San Francisco
Dec 30
SFO13:50San Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
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KLM
Nov 28
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 20m
2 stops
SFO16:00San Francisco
Dec 30
SFO13:50San Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R20 554
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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 R16 609. 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 R17 701.

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 094. 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 049. 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 R16 599. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are R22 966 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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around R19 283 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 R18 212 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to California flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R11 166

Fastest flight time

21h 53m

Direct flights

None

Airports in California

6 airports
The best one-way flight to California from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R11 166. The best return flight deal from South Africa to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 433.
The fastest flight from South Africa to California takes 21h 53m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to California. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - Los Angeles Airport, Cape Town Intl Airport - Los Angeles Airport and Cape Town Intl Airport - San Francisco Airport.
There are 6 airports near California: San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), San Francisco (SFO), Burbank Bob Hope (BUR), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to California?

    Prices for flights from South Africa to California refresh daily.

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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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Rating
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LufthansaPriceFrom R11 562Free CancellationRating
6,8
7 208 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom R14 487Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 654 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R15 229Free CancellationRating
6,6
7 089 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 877Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 861 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R16 166Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 472 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R16 265Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 891 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 297Free CancellationRating
8,0
7 975 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 370Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 366 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R16 672Free CancellationRating
7,4
654 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R17 848Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 320 reviews
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