What airlines fly to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from California according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from California to South Africa?

The flight from California to South Africa depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from San Jose (a popular airport in California) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 23h 55m on average. If you fly from San Diego (another popular airport in California) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 24h 25m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to South Africa?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to South Africa?

Prices for flights from California to South Africa were last updated today.

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There are 16 operators available for flights from California to South Africa as of November 2025.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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12:16 pm - 7:15 pmONT-CPT

20h 59m1 stop

9:30 pm - 7:39 pmCPT-ONT

32h 09m1 stop

$1,011Delta

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Sun, Nov 23 - Sun, Dec 7

6:50 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB

30h 00m1 stop

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26h 00m1 stop

$1,022Turkish Airlines

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7:25 pm - 10:30 amSFO-JNB

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30h 15m1 stop

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6:00 am - 6:35 pmSFO-JNB

26h 35m2 stops

10:00 pm - 3:16 pmJNB-SFO

27h 16m2 stops

$1,045United Airlines

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11:59 pm - 11:50 amJNB-SFO

45h 51m1 stop

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45h 51m1 stop

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8:30 am - 6:35 pmSFO-JNB

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30h 10m1 stop

$1,102United Airlines

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1:45 pm - 10:05 pmLAX-JNB

22h 20m1 stop

7:20 pm - 1:10 pmJNB-LAX

27h 50m1 stop

$1,140Multiple Airlines

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7:20 pm - 4:20 pmJNB-LAX

31h 00m2 stops

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29h 20m1 stop

8:15 pm - 4:35 pmJNB-LAX

30h 20m1 stop

$1,153SWISS

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Dec 1

SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 10

JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

SFO11:05 amSan Francisco

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Nov 30

SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco

35h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 7

JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m

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Nov 30

SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco

30h 00m

1 stop

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Dec 7

JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco

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Jan 18

SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco

29h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 9

JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 15m

1 stop

SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco

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Feb 14

LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles

29h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 27

JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m

1 stop

LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles

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Jan 20

LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles

29h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

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JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m

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9:30 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop32h 09m

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San Francisco

Mon 12/1

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

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7:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop26h 00m

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SFOJNB

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Sun 1/18

7:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 05m

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8:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

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6:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

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10:00 pm-3:16 pm

2 stops27h 16m

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SFOJNB

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Wed 11/19

1:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

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11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 51m

$1,070

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SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

1:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

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11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 51m

$1,071

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SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

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Sat 1/24

8:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 05m

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7:45 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,102

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LAX - JNB

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Tue 1/20

1:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

7:20 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,140

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LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 1/18

8:50 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 15m

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7:20 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$1,145

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LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

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7:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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8:15 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,153

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from California to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,111. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from California averaging around $1,136.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,220. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Africa on Friday is $1,474.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,244. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is at noon when prices are around $1,506.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,296 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from California for as low as $1,145 on momondo.

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There are 16 operators available for flights from California to South Africa as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to South Africa?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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SWISS	PriceFrom $484	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,775 reviews	Search SWISS flights
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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $872	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 671 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $902	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,036 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $961	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,001 reviews	Search Delta flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,045 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air France	PriceFrom $970	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,482 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,404 reviews	Search KLM flights
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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,009	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,659 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,244. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is at noon when prices are around $1,506.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

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

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to South Africa flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to South Africa?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to South Africa

What airlines fly to South Africa?

How long is the flight from California to South Africa?

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