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$497+ Cheap flights from California to South Africa

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LAX — JNB
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 January 21, 2025.

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$907
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One-way from

$497
(eDestinos)
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Cheapest flights from California to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/196:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 2/267:05 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$907
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/41:10 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop36h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/255:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$956
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/317:50 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/234:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop34h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$980
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/193:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 3/268:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,035
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2612:15 amLAX - JNB
1 stop46h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/1411:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop43h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/21$1,036
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/41:10 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/113:20 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,050
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 3/32:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 3/197:10 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,052
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 3/207:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 4/45:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop25h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,060
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/410:50 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops36h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 3/112:25 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops31h 19mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,107
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/113:10 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop32h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 2/245:20 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops53h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,115
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/106:55 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/278:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,130
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/166:04 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops30h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/76:45 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,130

Find flights from California to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to South Africa 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

6:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/26

7:05 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$907

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

1:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/25

5:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$956

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 3/31

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/23

4:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$980

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

3:45 pm-9:25 am

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/26

8:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,035

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/4

10:15 pm-7:40 am

1 stop47h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/20

11:20 am-10:15 pm

1 stop43h 55m

$1,036

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

1:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

3:20 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,050

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

2:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/19

7:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,052

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

10:50 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

2:25 pm-12:44 pm

3 stops31h 19m

$1,107

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/11

3:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/24

5:20 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,115

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

6:04 pm-10:20 am

2 stops30h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

6:45 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,130

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Best time to book a flight from California to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from California to South Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from California to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 CA to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from California to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways from California to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. 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
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to South Africa. 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 California to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $497. Users have also found prices from $531 and $572 on Qatar Airways and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to South Africa 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 California to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from California to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 10 airlines flying from California to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to South Africa. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$898Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
SWISSCheapest$940Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$949Average$1,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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