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$519+ Cheap flights from California to South Africa

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LAX — JNB
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to South Africa

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Round-trip from

$939
(oojo)

One-way from

$519
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,146
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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 February 20, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/231:40 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop35h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/75:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$939
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/84:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$959
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/81:25 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/1611:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/19$970
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/310:59 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops25h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/187:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,001
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/217:55 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/14:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,004
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/237:10 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop29h 45mSWISS
Sun 3/93:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops34h 40mSWISS
Deal found 2/20$1,007
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 5/512:46 pmONT - JNB
2 stops33h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/129:15 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops33h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,031
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 3/163:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 3/301:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,040
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 4/2011:30 amLAX - JNB
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/63:05 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,041
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/247:10 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/210:10 amJNB - LAX
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,044
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2311:43 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop30h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/511:55 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,051
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/176:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/295:50 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,058

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 February 20, 2025.

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California

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

1:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop26h 50m

$939

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/8

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$959

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

10:59 pm-10:20 am

2 stops25h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/18

7:25 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,001

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 3/21

7:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/1

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,004

OntarioJohannesburg

ONT - JNB

ONTJNB

Ontario

Mon 5/5

12:46 pm-7:00 am

2 stops33h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/12

9:15 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops33h 44m

$1,031

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/26

10:15 pm-7:40 am

1 stop47h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/8

11:05 am-8:55 pm

1 stop43h 50m

$1,037

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 3/16

3:45 pm-3:55 am

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/30

1:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,040

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 4/20

11:30 am-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/6

3:05 pm-11:49 am

2 stops29h 44m

$1,041

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

7:10 pm-10:25 am

1 stop29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/2

10:10 am-1:05 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$1,044

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

4:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/7

1:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$1,058

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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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and Alaska Airlines 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
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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
8,220 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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
9,692 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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.

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  • 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 $519. Users have also found prices from $536 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.

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    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.

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    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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$898Average$1,759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
SWISSCheapest$940Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$949Average$1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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