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 31% 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.

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

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

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 Diego (a popular airport in California) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 20h on average. If you fly from San Francisco (another popular airport in California) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 22h.

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There are 16 operators available for flights from California to South Africa as of September 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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1:05 pm - 11:50 amLAX-CPT

36h 45m1 stop

5:15 pm - 4:50 pmCPT-LAX

33h 35m1 stop

$986Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 25

9:40 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB

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29h 25m1 stop

$987American Airlines

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3:55 pm - 6:40 pmSFO-JNB

41h 45m2 stops

8:25 pm - 1:35 pmJNB-SFO

26h 10m1 stop

$1,036Qatar Airways

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9:40 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB

27h 45m1 stop

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33h 10m1 stop

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12:25 am - 4:10 pmLAX-CPT

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8:50 pm - 1:06 pmCPT-LAX

26h 16m2 stops

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29h 27m1 stop

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28h 30m2 stops

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25h 30m1 stop

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27h 45m1 stop

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26h 35m1 stop

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Oct 28

SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco

27h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 25

JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 25m

1 stop

SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco

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Oct 27

SFO6:30 pmSan Francisco

30h 55m

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JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 10

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m

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SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco

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Oct 28

SFO3:50 pmSan Francisco

30h 45m

2 stops

JNB7:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 25

JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 25m

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SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco

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British Airways

Oct 26

SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco

27h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 25

JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 10m

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SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

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Nov 10

LAX6:00 pmLos Angeles

30h 25m

1 stop

JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 25

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m

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LAX1:30 pmLos Angeles

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Nov 3

LAX9:00 pmLos Angeles

29h 10m

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CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 17

CPT10:10 pmCape Town Intl

27h 40m

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1 stop33h 35m

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9:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop27h 45m

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7:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop29h 25m

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SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

3:55 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops41h 45m

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8:25 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop26h 10m

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9:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop27h 45m

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7:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

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Sun 11/9

12:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops29h 45m

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8:50 pm-1:06 pm

2 stops26h 16m

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SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

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Wed 10/22

1:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 55m

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9:55 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop29h 27m

$1,056

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Mon 11/10

9:55 pm-6:00 pm

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8:50 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops28h 30m

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LAXJNB

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Mon 11/10

6:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

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10:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

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SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

7:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 25m

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Tue 10/28

7:40 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop27h 45m

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LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

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Tue 10/14

4:20 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops41h 20m

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8:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop26h 35m

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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 $1,072. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from California averaging around $1,083.

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 $1,273 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 $1,142 on momondo.

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There are 16 operators available for flights from California to South Africa as of September 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 7.6 1,737 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,965 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $796	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 664 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $902	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,961 reviews	Search Delta flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 998 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air France	PriceFrom $970	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,468 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $973	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,367 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,386 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,029	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,622 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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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 16% 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?

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

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I’m not ready to book a flight from California to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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