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Cheap flights from California to South Africa from $628

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to South Africa departing on 8/29. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Easily compare round-trip flights from California to South Africa

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from California to South Africa by changing tabs
Kenya Airways
Oct 12
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
33h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 24
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 10m
2 stops
SFO3:10 pmSan Francisco
British Airways
Oct 30
LAX9:50 pmLos Angeles
31h 40m
2 stops
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 9
CPT2:00 pmCape Town Intl
33h 25m
2 stops
LAX1:25 pmLos Angeles
Multiple Airlines
Sep 14
LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles
32h 46m
2 stops
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 27
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
38h 13m
2 stops
LAX12:13 amLos Angeles
Turkish Airlines
Sep 16
LAX7:25 pmLos Angeles
31h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Sep 26
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
28h 05m
1 stop
LAX11:40 amLos Angeles
Cathay Pacific
Aug 20
LAX1:15 amLos Angeles
45h 25m
1 stop
JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 3
JNB11:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
44h 15m
1 stop
LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles
Delta
Sep 25
LAX9:45 pmLos Angeles
35h 05m
1 stop
CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 6
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
26h 43m
1 stop
LAX3:13 pmLos Angeles

Find the cheapest one-way flights from California to South Africa

If you're looking for one-way flights from California to South Africa, view some of our deals below provided by Cathay Pacific, KLM and Lufthansa
Cathay Pacific
Aug 29
SFO12:55 amSan Francisco
45h 45m
1 stop
JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple Airlines
Oct 6
LAX9:10 pmLos Angeles
50h 25m
2 stops
JNB8:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Qatar Airways
Nov 8
LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles
39h 40m
1 stop
CPT4:55 pmCape Town Intl

Search last-minute flights to South Africa from California

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American Airlines
May 20
LAX9:25 pmLos Angeles
28h 35m
1 stop
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
Aug 4
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
28h 38m
1 stop
LAX2:33 pmLos Angeles
Delta
May 20
LAX11:15 amLos Angeles
21h 35m
1 stop
CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl
Aug 6
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
26h 26m
1 stop
LAX2:56 pmLos Angeles
Multiple Airlines
May 22
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
41h 30m
2 stops
JNB8:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 6
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
36h 50m
2 stops
LAX10:50 pmLos Angeles
United Airlines
May 19
LAX12:55 amLos Angeles
31h 50m
2 stops
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jun 12
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 00m
1 stop
LAX1:00 pmLos Angeles
Lufthansa
May 20
LAX5:10 pmLos Angeles
30h 20m
2 stops
JNB8:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 27
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 55m
2 stops
LAX2:55 pmLos Angeles
KLM
May 23
LAX9:59 amLos Angeles
26h 26m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Jun 1
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
24h 35m
1 stop
LAX2:50 pmLos Angeles

Cathay Pacific flights from California to South Africa

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on California to South Africa flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Aug 20
LAX1:15 amLos Angeles
45h 25m
1 stop
JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 3
JNB11:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
44h 15m
1 stop
LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles
Cathay Pacific
Aug 27
LAX1:15 amLos Angeles
45h 25m
1 stop
JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 24
JNB11:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 25m
1 stop
LAX10:45 amLos Angeles
Cathay Pacific
Aug 29
LAX1:15 amLos Angeles
45h 25m
1 stop
JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 24
JNB11:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 25m
1 stop
LAX10:45 amLos Angeles

United Airlines flights from California to South Africa

Our best United Airlines deals on California to South Africa flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 20
LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles
32h 46m
2 stops
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 3
JNB3:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
39h 01m
2 stops
LAX8:06 pmLos Angeles
United Airlines
Oct 20
LAX10:30 amLos Angeles
22h 15m
1 stop
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 3
JNB3:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
39h 01m
2 stops
LAX8:06 pmLos Angeles
United Airlines
Oct 1
LAX10:30 amLos Angeles
22h 15m
1 stop
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 9
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 15m
2 stops
LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

Turkish Airlines. Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Iberia are the most popular carriers operating from California to South Africa

What is the cheapest California to South Africa flight route?

San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo. Fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best California - South Africa flight prices

Cheap California to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to South Africa

Best Price Found

$628

Fastest flight time

20h 45m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from California in the past 72 hours is $628. The best round-trip flight deal from California to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $953.
The fastest flight from California to South Africa takes 20h 45m
There are no direct flights from California to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Los Angeles Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Los Angeles Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

  • 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?

  • 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to South Africa with momondo
Airline
Rating
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Price
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $879Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,708 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $954Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,996 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,009Free CancellationRating
6.8
6,837 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,009Free CancellationRating
7.7
4,393 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,063Free CancellationRating
7.3
14,535 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $1,069Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,746 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,074Free CancellationRating
7.3
783 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,128Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,946 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,147Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,691 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,224Free CancellationRating
7.0
7,665 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from California to South Africa?

Finding the right flight to South Africa from California is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to South Africa quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from California to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to South Africa from California on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights from California to South Africa?

Once you have performed a search for California to South Africa flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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