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 Santa Ana (a popular airport in California) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 22h 20m on average. If you fly from San Diego (another popular airport in California) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 22h 40m.

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Delta and British Airways 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 27% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 15 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, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish 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?

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There are 15 operators available for flights from California to South Africa as of February 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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12:15 am - 6:35 pm

LAX

JNB

33h 20m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 7:55 pm

JNB

LAX

33h 05m

1 stop

$935Singapore Airlines

Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 22

9:50 pm - 6:35 pm

LAX

JNB

35h 45m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 10:10 pm

JNB

LAX

35h 20m

1 stop

$977Singapore Airlines

Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Aug 12

10:05 pm - 3:50 pm

LAX

JNB

32h 45m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 3:09 pm

JNB

LAX

31h 09m

2 stops

$1,020Multiple Airlines

Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, May 3

6:50 pm - 10:50 am

SFO

JNB

30h 00m

1 stop

7:10 pm - 5:45 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 35m

1 stop

$1,026Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12

12:55 pm - 10:30 am

SFO

JNB

36h 35m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 4:40 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 50m

1 stop

$1,027Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14

3:30 pm - 3:50 pm

LAX

JNB

39h 20m

2 stops

12:10 pm - 2:10 pm

JNB

LAX

35h 00m

2 stops

$1,028Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Sun, Apr 26

11:47 am - 7:00 pm

SFO

JNB

21h 13m

1 stop

9:55 pm - 7:10 pm

JNB

SFO

30h 15m

1 stop

$1,045Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 17

8:55 am - 7:00 pm

SFO

JNB

24h 05m

2 stops

9:55 pm - 11:19 pm

JNB

SFO

34h 24m

1 stop

$1,050Delta

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 17

9:30 pm - 7:00 pm

SFO

JNB

35h 30m

2 stops

9:55 pm - 8:00 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 05m

2 stops

$1,051Delta

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 17

11:30 pm - 12:05 pm

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CPT

27h 35m

1 stop

8:25 pm - 1:10 pm

CPT

LAX

25h 45m

1 stop

$1,139Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 30

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Mar 2

SFO8:55 amSan Francisco

24h 05m

2 stops

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 17

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 24m

1 stop

SFO11:19 pmSan Francisco

$1,050

Delta

Mar 2

SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco

35h 30m

2 stops

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 17

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m

2 stops

SFO8:00 pmSan Francisco

$1,051

Delta

May 1

SFO11:57 pmSan Francisco

34h 43m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 11

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 44m

1 stop

SFO8:39 pmSan Francisco

$1,067

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Virgin Atlantic

Mar 2

SFO11:47 amSan Francisco

21h 13m

1 stop

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 17

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 15m

1 stop

SFO7:10 pmSan Francisco

$1,045

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Mar 2

SFO8:00 amSan Francisco

25h 00m

1 stop

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 17

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 24m

1 stop

SFO11:19 pmSan Francisco

$1,054

Virgin Atlantic

Mar 2

SFO11:47 amSan Francisco

21h 13m

1 stop

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 17

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 38m

1 stop

SFO8:33 pmSan Francisco

$1,060

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Los Angeles

Thu 8/6

12:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/22

7:50 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$935

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 7/22

9:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/12

7:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$977

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

10:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/3

5:00 pm-3:09 pm

2 stops31h 09m

$1,020

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

7:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,026

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

12:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,027

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

3:30 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

12:10 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,028

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

11:47 am-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

9:55 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,045

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

8:55 am-7:00 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

9:55 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop34h 24m

$1,050

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

9:30 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

9:55 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,051

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

11:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/30

8:25 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$1,139

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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 April 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 $1,306 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 $1,187 on momondo.

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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 1,878 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,229 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,457 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,536 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,341 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,241 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $869	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,757 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,178 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,802 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,005	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,463 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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