South Africa

$591+ Cheap flights from California to South Africa

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LAX — JNB
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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Cheap flight deals from California to South Africa

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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$923
(oojo)

One-way from

$591
(FlightHub)
From California to South Africa
One-way flight from California to South Africa

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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 December 22, 2024.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/288:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 1/287:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,445
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2810:50 amLAX - JNB
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Tue 1/287:40 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops33h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/21$1,498
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2712:20 amLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/2811:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,639
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:46 amLAX - JNB
2 stops38h 39mAir France
Tue 6/106:50 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops31h 22mAir France
Deal found 12/21$1,660
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3012:45 amLAX - JNB
2 stops31h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/103:05 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops28h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,690
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/295:30 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop28h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/108:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops33h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,696
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/307:10 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/119:30 amCPT - LAX
1 stop39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,806
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Mon 12/305:30 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop28h 10mLufthansa
Sat 1/119:30 amCPT - LAX
1 stop39h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/21$1,814
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/248:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 12/269:15 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops34h 52mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,852
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:10 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops29h 10mSWISS
Sun 1/129:00 amCPT - LAX
1 stop41h 30mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$1,857
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/252:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 1/2212:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop34h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/22$1,908
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/238:40 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/268:50 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops30h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,924

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 December 22, 2024.

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Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

6:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/13

7:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop26h 00m

$923

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 1/22

6:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/5

5:15 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,005

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 3/15

12:20 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/22

11:05 am-9:55 pm

1 stop43h 50m

$1,061

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 1/26

1:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/11

9:20 am-11:05 am

2 stops35h 45m

$1,118

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 1/26

2:45 pm-3:55 am

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

8:00 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,128

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

6:50 pm-10:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

7:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,132

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 1/19

5:36 pm-10:20 am

2 stops30h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/30

8:50 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$1,136

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

10:50 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/4

5:00 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops29h 52m

$1,137

Santa AnaCape Town

SNA - CPT

SNACPT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/19

2:49 pm-10:20 am

2 stops33h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/26

6:45 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops33h 13m

$1,147

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 1/20

10:08 pm-10:20 am

2 stops26h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/29

9:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,147

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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 December 22, 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 December 22, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific, KLM and Delta 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.
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very good
844 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.8
Good
1,342 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

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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 $591. Users have also found prices from $686 and $689 on Qatar Airways and Turkish 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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    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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$858Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$898Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
United AirlinesCheapest$935Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$942Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$949Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$952Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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