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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from $603

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:55 pm - 11:15 pm
JNB
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LAS
35h 20m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
7:20 am - 7:00 pm
LAS
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JNB
25h 40m1 stop
$914Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 14
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
CPT
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LAS
36h 00m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:05 pm - 7:15 pm
LAS
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CPT
21h 10m1 stop
$921Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 1:30 pm
JNB
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LAX
25h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
5:45 pm - 7:35 am
LAX
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JNB
27h 50m1 stop
$941British Airways
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 11:10 am
JNB
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LAX
26h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 10:50 am
LAX
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JNB
35h 45m1 stop
$942Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 11:10 am
JNB
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LAX
26h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 10:50 am
LAX
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JNB
30h 05m1 stop
$956Turkish Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Mar 13
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 6:50 pm
JNB
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LAS
31h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:55 pm - 8:35 am
LAS
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JNB
28h 40m2 stops
$972Delta
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 2:35 pm
JNB
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LAX
27h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:55 am - 8:35 am
LAX
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JNB
34h 40m2 stops
$972Delta
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 1:30 pm
JNB
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LAX
25h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 10:25 am
LAX
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JNB
27h 25m1 stop
$973British Airways
Sat, Mar 7 - Thu, Mar 12
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 5:00 pm
CPT
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LAS
30h 10m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 6:00 pm
LAS
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CPT
24h 45m2 stops
$978United Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 11:45 am
CPT
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LAX
24h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 4:10 pm
LAX
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CPT
29h 40m2 stops
$978United Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 28

Virgin Atlantic flights from South Africa to California

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Virgin Atlantic
Jan 19
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
31h 15m
1 stop
LAX6:45 pmLos Angeles
Feb 1
LAX7:30 amLos Angeles
25h 45m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$914
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Virgin Atlantic
Jan 22
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
36h 00m
1 stop
LAS11:30 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Jan 29
LAS12:05 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$921
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Virgin Atlantic
Jan 22
JNB9:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
1 stop
LAS6:50 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Jan 29
LAS7:19 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
25h 41m
1 stop
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$975
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SWISS flights from South Africa to California

Our best SWISS deals on South Africa to California flight tickets
SWISS
Jan 21
JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
34h 34m
2 stops
SAN8:49 pmSan Diego
Jan 28
SAN12:49 pmSan Diego
35h 41m
2 stops
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$974
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SWISS
Jan 19
CPT3:55 pmCape Town Intl
34h 40m
2 stops
LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles
Feb 1
LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles
33h 25m
2 stops
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$1,086
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 9, 2025.
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Return

Price

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/1

9:55 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop35h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/14

7:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$914

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/22

9:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/29

12:05 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$921

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/22

10:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

5:45 pm-7:35 am

1 stop27h 50m

$941

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/22

7:10 pm-11:10 am

1 stop26h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

1:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop35h 45m

$942

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/20

7:05 pm-11:10 am

1 stop26h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

7:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 05m

$956

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/22

9:30 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/29

5:55 pm-8:35 am

2 stops28h 40m

$972

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/22

9:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

11:55 am-8:35 am

2 stops34h 40m

$972

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/7

10:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/12

10:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop27h 25m

$973

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/21

8:50 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/28

7:15 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$978

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/22

8:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop24h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

12:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$978

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of September is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around $982.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to California is on a Monday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $989. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Wednesday is $1,174.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $997. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $1,265 on average. Flights to California from South Africa at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $1,055 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from South Africa for as low as $1,020 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to California flight.

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Fastest flight time

25h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to California takes 25h 55m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to California. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to California.
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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to California.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to California

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $657Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,091 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $923Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,087 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $931Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,007 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $937Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,502 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $937Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,431 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $943Free CancellationRating
7.5
675 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $986Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,573 reviews
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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to California from South Africa with this policy.

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