What airlines fly to South Africa?

Delta, Turkish Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from California according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 17 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?

Qatar Airways, Egyptair, and Singapore Airlines 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 Ontario (a popular airport in California) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 22h 40m on average. If you fly from San Francisco (another popular airport in California) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 24h 35m.

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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to South Africa?

There are 17 operators available for flights from California to South Africa as of May 2026.

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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10:55 pm - 10:05 pm

SFO

CPT

38h 10m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 9:39 pm

CPT

SFO

41h 14m

3 stops

$1,247Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

10:55 pm - 10:05 pm

SFO

CPT

37h 10m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 1:38 pm

CPT

SFO

33h 13m

3 stops

$1,248Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

8:25 pm - 10:10 pm

SFO

CPT

40h 45m

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2:25 pm - 9:28 pm

CPT

SFO

40h 03m

3 stops

$1,259Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 24

10:05 pm - 9:25 am

LAX

CPT

49h 20m

2 stops

10:40 am - 6:10 pm

CPT

LAX

41h 30m

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$1,275Singapore Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Thu, Dec 3

10:59 pm - 10:05 pm

LAX

CPT

37h 06m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 12:34 pm

CPT

LAX

32h 09m

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$1,283Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

10:59 pm - 1:35 pm

LAX

CPT

52h 36m

3 stops

2:25 pm - 12:34 pm

CPT

LAX

32h 09m

3 stops

$1,284Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

10:05 pm - 9:25 am

LAX

CPT

49h 20m

2 stops

10:40 am - 7:55 pm

CPT

LAX

43h 15m

2 stops

$1,303Singapore Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

6:00 am - 4:00 am

LAX

JNB

37h 00m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 2:00 pm

JNB

LAX

26h 05m

1 stop

$1,314Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 2

4:20 pm - 9:00 am

LAX

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

12:40 pm - 5:43 pm

JNB

LAX

38h 03m

2 stops

$1,320Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10

7:10 pm - 7:40 am

LAX

CPT

26h 30m

2 stops

9:25 am - 4:35 pm

CPT

LAX

41h 10m

1 stop

$1,331SWISS

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29

Turkish Airlines flights from California to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Aug 23

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 9

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m

1 stop

SFO10:50 amSan Francisco

$1,384

Turkish Airlines

Sep 5

LAX1:25 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

36h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 11

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 15m

1 stop

LAX6:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,440

Turkish Airlines

Jun 8

LAX1:25 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

37h 25m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Jun 26

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

28h 05m

1 stop

LAX11:40 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,727

Emirates flights from California to South Africa

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Emirates

Aug 4

SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco

27h 25m

1 stop

JNB5:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 25

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 30m

1 stop

SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco

$1,479

Emirates

Aug 21

SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco

42h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 7

JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco

$1,482

Emirates

Aug 23

SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco

38h 10m

1 stop

JNB4:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 10

JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco

$1,502

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2:25 pm-9:39 pm

3 stops41h 14m

$1,247

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SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 11/9

10:55 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/17

2:25 pm-1:38 pm

3 stops33h 13m

$1,248

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SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

8:25 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/24

2:25 pm-9:28 pm

3 stops40h 03m

$1,259

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LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 11/21

10:05 pm-9:25 am

2 stops49h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

10:40 am-6:10 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$1,275

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LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 11/2

10:59 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops37h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/10

2:25 pm-12:34 pm

3 stops32h 09m

$1,283

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 11/2

10:59 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops52h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/10

2:25 pm-12:34 pm

3 stops32h 09m

$1,284

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

10:05 pm-9:25 am

2 stops49h 20m

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Tue 11/17

10:40 am-7:55 pm

2 stops43h 15m

$1,303

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LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/17

6:00 am-4:00 am

2 stops37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/2

8:55 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$1,314

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

4:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

12:40 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops38h 03m

$1,320

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 11/22

7:10 pm-7:40 am

2 stops26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/29

9:25 am-4:35 pm

1 stop41h 10m

$1,331

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, May 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 $575. The month of October is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from California averaging around $674.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 $1,344 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 $1,242 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	21h 35m
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The fastest flight from California to South Africa takes 21h 35m

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Frequently asked questions about flying 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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to South Africa?
There are 17 operators available for flights from California to South Africa as of May 2026.
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.

Best airlines flying from California to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
SWISS	PriceFrom $674	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,962 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air France	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,593 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $822	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,398 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,643 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,422 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,008 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 304 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $971	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,525 reviews	Search KLM flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,525 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,001	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,346 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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