$563+ Cheap flights from California to South Africa
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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 November 20, 2024.
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Cheapest flights from California to South AfricaExplore 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 November 20, 2024.
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 November 20, 2024.
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Turkish 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Turkish 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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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 2,659,078 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
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Los AngelesJohannesburg
LAX - JNB
LAXJNB
Los Angeles
Mon 2/3
2:30 pm-7:30 am
2 stops31h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 3/4
9:15 pm-6:25 pm
1 stop31h 10m
Los AngelesJohannesburg
LAX - JNB
LAXJNB
Los Angeles
Wed 2/5
6:55 pm-10:45 am
1 stop29h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 3/4
7:10 pm-11:05 am
1 stop25h 55m
Los AngelesJohannesburg
LAX - JNB
LAXJNB
Los Angeles
Thu 2/6
8:55 pm-10:20 am
1 stop27h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 3/5
7:25 pm-1:40 pm
1 stop28h 15m
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Sun 3/2
6:55 pm-12:00 pm
1 stop31h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 3/14
5:15 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop27h 50m
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Fri 1/10
8:55 pm-12:10 pm
1 stop29h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 5/14
6:40 pm-5:15 pm
1 stop31h 35m
Los AngelesJohannesburg
LAX - JNB
LAXJNB
Los Angeles
Mon 5/5
12:30 am-7:40 am
1 stop46h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 5/11
11:20 am-10:15 pm
1 stop43h 55m
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Fri 1/24
7:10 pm-7:20 am
1 stop26h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 2/7
6:30 pm-6:06 pm
2 stops33h 36m
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Sat 4/5
4:10 pm-5:00 pm
1 stop39h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 4/19
1:35 pm-1:50 pm
1 stop33h 15m
Los AngelesJohannesburg
LAX - JNB
LAXJNB
Los Angeles
Wed 2/5
10:55 am-7:40 am
1 stop34h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 3/5
10:00 am-10:36 pm
2 stops46h 36m
Los AngelesCape Town
LAX - CPT
LAXCPT
Los Angeles
Wed 1/22
5:00 pm-8:00 am
2 stops29h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 2/1
6:45 pm-6:25 pm
1 stop33h 40m
Best time to book a flight from California to South Africa
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from California with our price prediction graph.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Africa (average of $1,183). Flying from California to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,694). 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 November 20, 2024.
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 November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Turkish Airlines and British 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.
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My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
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My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
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My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
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My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
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My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
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My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
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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 2,659,078 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$793 | Average$1,169 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$875 | Average$1,673 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$884 | Average$1,136 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$898 | Average$1,765 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$919 | Average$1,443 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$930 | Average$1,057 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$935 | Average$1,617 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$942 | Average$1,605 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$949 | Average$1,541 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$950 | Average$1,460 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |