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$557+ Cheap flights from South Africa to California

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JNB — LAX
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/218:50 pmCPT - LAS
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/2811:00 pmLAS - CPT
1 stop33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$924
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:40 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Fri 1/316:00 amSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Deal found 11/19$984
This travelstart.ae deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure travelstart.ae is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2311:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 55mKLM
Sun 1/197:05 amSFO - JNB
2 stops28h 55mKLM
Deal found 11/20$987
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/511:55 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/153:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$988
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/57:40 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 30mAir France
Wed 1/153:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop31h 50mAir France
Deal found 11/20$991
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/68:30 amCPT - SFO
1 stop38h 40mDelta
Sun 1/129:30 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop35h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/20$994
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/237:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/308:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,006
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/57:25 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 1/168:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,006
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/277:05 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/151:00 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,014
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/269:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop23h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/34:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,028
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2011:55 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops30h 10mDelta
Sun 12/13:25 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 00mDelta
Deal found 11/20$1,034
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/267:35 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/2512:55 amLAX - JNB
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,041

Find flights from South Africa to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/21

7:50 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/24

10:40 am-7:40 am

2 stops35h 00m

$921

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/22

10:00 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops32h 29m

Ontario

Fri 2/21

6:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$926

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/21

8:50 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop33h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 2/23

11:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$932

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/22

11:55 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

2:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop34h 15m

$936

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/22

8:05 am-6:25 pm

2 stops44h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

2:33 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 27m

$939

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/22

8:05 am-2:10 pm

1 stop40h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/24

12:54 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 06m

$939

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

7:45 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/17

11:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$946

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/16

7:35 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/23

5:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$947

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/22

8:00 pm-2:48 pm

2 stops27h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

1:45 pm-9:25 am

1 stop34h 40m

$952

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/23

9:30 am-6:24 pm

2 stops42h 54m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 2/23

4:20 pm-10:55 am

1 stop32h 35m

$962

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to California

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of $240). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, KLM and British Airways from South Africa to California to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $640. Etihad Airways flights start at $666 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $719 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of $240). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from South Africa to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$662Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$734Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$917Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$919Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$934Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,062Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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