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

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and Qatar Airways 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 40m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 26h 15m.

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 32% 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.

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 April 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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6:45 pm - 10:30 am

SFO

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

6:00 pm - 4:40 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 40m

1 stop

$1,046Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 9

6:45 pm - 10:30 am

SFO

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

6:00 pm - 10:50 am

JNB

SFO

25h 50m

1 stop

$1,047Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 9

8:36 pm - 3:50 pm

LAX

JNB

34h 14m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 4:06 pm

JNB

LAX

32h 06m

2 stops

$1,070Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Mon, Jun 1

8:36 pm - 3:50 pm

LAX

JNB

34h 14m

2 stops

12:10 pm - 1:01 pm

JNB

LAX

33h 51m

2 stops

$1,074Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Tue, Jun 2

12:20 pm - 3:50 pm

LAX

JNB

42h 30m

2 stops

12:10 pm - 8:57 am

JNB

LAX

53h 47m

2 stops

$1,089Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 10

8:25 pm - 1:35 pm

SFO

CPT

56h 10m

3 stops

2:25 pm - 1:10 pm

CPT

SFO

31h 45m

3 stops

$1,234Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

7:00 am - 4:00 am

SAN

JNB

36h 00m

2 stops

12:40 pm - 6:59 pm

JNB

SAN

39h 19m

2 stops

$1,347Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 9

2:17 pm - 3:20 pm

SAN

JNB

40h 03m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 6:59 pm

JNB

SAN

37h 14m

2 stops

$1,348Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 9

12:50 pm - 7:40 pm

SAN

JNB

21h 50m

1 stop

9:55 pm - 9:19 pm

JNB

SAN

32h 24m

1 stop

$1,356Delta

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13

10:30 pm - 7:40 pm

SAN

JNB

36h 10m

2 stops

9:55 pm - 9:19 pm

JNB

SAN

32h 24m

1 stop

$1,360Delta

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13

Qatar Airways flights from California to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Aug 24

SFO12:22 pmSan Francisco

30h 38m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 2

JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$1,226

Qatar Airways

Aug 23

SFO11:22 amSan Francisco

31h 38m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 9

JNB2:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$1,238

Qatar Airways

Aug 23

SFO11:22 amSan Francisco

36h 38m

2 stops

JNB9:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 9

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$1,239

Turkish Airlines flights from California to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on California to South Africa flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Aug 23

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 9

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,046

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

$1,047

Turkish Airlines

Aug 30

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 8

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m

1 stop

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,048

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

6:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,046

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

6:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,047

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

8:36 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/1

5:00 pm-4:06 pm

2 stops32h 06m

$1,070

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

8:36 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/2

12:10 pm-1:01 pm

2 stops33h 51m

$1,074

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 9/24

12:20 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops42h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

12:10 pm-8:57 am

2 stops53h 47m

$1,089

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

8:25 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops56h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/12

2:25 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops31h 45m

$1,234

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-4:00 am

2 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/9

12:40 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops39h 19m

$1,347

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Mon 9/21

2:17 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops40h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/9

2:45 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops37h 14m

$1,348

Quickest round-trip

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 9/1

12:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/13

9:55 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop32h 24m

$1,356

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 9/1

10:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/13

9:55 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop32h 24m

$1,360

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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 $1,180. The month of October is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from California averaging around $1,191.

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 $1,326 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 $1,249 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	20h 40m
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The fastest flight from California to South Africa takes 20h 40m

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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 April 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 1,921 reviews	Search SWISS flights
KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,499 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,566 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,572 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,406 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,883 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 302 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $913	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,304 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,493 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $996	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,275 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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