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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from $572

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10:10 am - 2:50 pmJNB-SFO
38h 40m1 stop
7:25 pm - 9:35 pmSFO-JNB
40h 10m1 stop
Thu, Dec 5 - Thu, Feb 6
10:10 am - 2:50 pmJNB-SFO
38h 40m1 stop
7:25 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
29h 00m1 stop
Thu, Dec 5 - Wed, Mar 5
10:40 am - 7:55 pmCPT-LAX
43h 15m2 stops
10:05 pm - 9:25 amLAX-CPT
49h 20m2 stops
$1,125Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 8
10:40 am - 11:15 amCPT-LAX
34h 35m3 stops
10:05 pm - 9:25 amLAX-CPT
49h 20m2 stops
$1,138Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 8
1:50 pm - 3:52 pmCPT-SAN
35h 02m3 stops
9:55 pm - 2:30 pmSAN-CPT
31h 35m2 stops
$1,177Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Mar 11 - Sun, May 11
8:20 am - 3:09 pmJNB-LAX
39h 49m3 stops
11:50 pm - 1:05 pmLAX-JNB
28h 15m2 stops
$1,498Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Apr 10 - Fri, May 2
11:05 am - 10:05 amJNB-LAX
32h 00m1 stop
12:20 am - 7:40 amLAX-JNB
46h 20m1 stop
$1,564Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Mar 16 - Sat, Mar 22
11:05 am - 2:20 pmJNB-LAX
36h 15m1 stop
12:20 am - 7:40 amLAX-JNB
46h 20m1 stop
$1,566Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Mar 16 - Sat, Mar 22
1:40 pm - 12:50 pmCPT-SFO
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3:40 pm - 4:45 pmSFO-CPT
39h 05m1 stop
$1,724Emirates
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Thu, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 26
6:25 pm - 12:45 pmCPT-LAX
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3:35 pm - 11:40 amLAX-CPT
34h 05m1 stop
$1,740Emirates
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Wed, Dec 4 - Tue, Jan 7
12:45 pm - 1:35 pmJNB-SFO
33h 50m1 stop
$572Qatar Airways
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Thu, Mar 13
5:15 pm - 4:45 pmCPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
$643Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 28
10:40 am - 9:40 amCPT-SFO
32h 00m2 stops
$719Singapore Airlines
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2:00 pm - 8:50 amJNB-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
$725Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Mar 13
1:50 pm - 3:34 pmCPT-LAX
35h 44m3 stops
$801Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jan 28
9:55 pm - 1:24 pmJNB-LAS
24h 29m1 stop
$830Delta
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9:55 pm - 10:47 pmJNB-LAS
33h 52m1 stop
$831Delta
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1:50 pm - 3:42 pmCPT-SFO
35h 52m3 stops
$877Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jan 28
6:20 pm - 2:00 pmCPT-SFO
28h 40m1 stop
$899Emirates
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28h 25m1 stop
$1,098Emirates
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7:40 pm - 6:30 pmJNB-LAX
32h 50m1 stop
6:15 am - 7:00 pmLAX-JNB
26h 45m1 stop
$926Delta
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Tue, Nov 26 - Wed, Feb 26
7:40 pm - 1:10 pmJNB-SFO
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7:10 am - 7:00 pmSFO-JNB
25h 50m1 stop
$928Delta
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35h 30m1 stop
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Tue, Nov 26 - Mon, Feb 24
8:50 pm - 8:37 pmCPT-LAX
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29h 55m1 stop
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Fri, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 7
11:55 pm - 8:38 pmJNB-LAX
30h 43m2 stops
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26h 50m2 stops
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Tue, Nov 26 - Wed, Feb 26
11:55 pm - 11:11 pmJNB-SFO
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22h 10m1 stop
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27h 27m2 stops
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2:35 pm - 3:35 pmJNB-LAX
35h 00m3 stops
11:43 pm - 1:10 pmLAX-JNB
27h 27m2 stops
$1,525Ethiopian Air
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SWISS flights from South Africa to California

Our best SWISS deals on South Africa to California flight tickets
SWISS
Mar 16
JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 05m
1 stop
LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles
Mar 23
LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles
29h 15m
1 stop
JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
SWISS
Nov 22
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
33h 47m
1 stop
LAX8:37 pmLos Angeles
Dec 7
LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles
29h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:05 amCape Town Intl
SWISS
Dec 4
JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 00m
1 stop
SFO4:25 pmSan Francisco
Mar 19
SFO8:25 pmSan Francisco
29h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

KLM flights from South Africa to California

Our best KLM deals on South Africa to California flight tickets
KLM
Nov 26
JNB11:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 43m
2 stops
LAX8:38 pmLos Angeles
Feb 26
LAX9:10 amLos Angeles
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
KLM
Jan 19
JNB11:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 49m
2 stops
LAX10:44 pmLos Angeles
Jan 26
LAX11:02 amLos Angeles
24h 58m
2 stops
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
KLM
Dec 23
JNB11:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
45h 55m
1 stop
SFO11:50 amSan Francisco
Jan 19
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to California is on a Monday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $989. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Wednesday is $1,200.

What is the cheapest South Africa to California flight route?

Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles for the best South Africa - California flight prices

What cabin class options are available on South Africa to California flights?

There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on South Africa to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to California flights?

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Best Price Found

$572

Fastest flight time

22h 25m

Direct flights

None

Airports in California

6 airports
The best one-way flight to California from South Africa in the past 72 hours is $572. The best round-trip flight deal from South Africa to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $910.
The fastest flight from South Africa to California takes 22h 25m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to California. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - San Francisco Airport, Cape Town Intl Airport - San Francisco Airport and Cape Town Intl Airport - Los Angeles Airport.
There are 6 airports near California: San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), San Francisco (SFO), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to California?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to California.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Best airlines flying from South Africa to California

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $662Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,172 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $734Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,755 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $917Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,525 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $919Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,831 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $934Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,349 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $934Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,920 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,062Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,829 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,075Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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