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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from $592

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Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 4:45 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:50 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 00m
1 stop
$898Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 18
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5:50 pm - 4:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
$899Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 7
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 3:05 pm
CPT
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LAX
28h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
LAX
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CPT
25h 00m
2 stops
$916United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 18
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8:00 pm - 11:38 am
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LAX
24h 38m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 3:20 pm
LAX
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CPT
31h 10m
1 stop
$917United Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 29
British Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 2:30 pm
JNB
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LAX
27h 55m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 7:35 am
LAX
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JNB
24h 35m
1 stop
$953British Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 21
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 2:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
27h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:50 am - 8:35 am
SFO
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JNB
35h 45m
2 stops
$983Delta
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 18
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 9:11 pm
JNB
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SFO
33h 41m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:55 pm - 8:35 am
SFO
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JNB
32h 40m
2 stops
$989Delta
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 18
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7:55 am - 2:10 pm
CPT
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LAX
39h 15m
1 stop
KLM Logo
9:25 am - 9:55 pm
LAX
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CPT
27h 30m
2 stops
$990KLM
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
British Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 1:50 pm
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27h 25m
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4:35 pm - 9:25 am
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31h 50m
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$1,037British Airways
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
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11:15 pm - 3:50 pm
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SJC
49h 35m
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KLM Logo
6:30 am - 9:25 pm
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CPT
29h 55m
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$1,464KLM
Sun, Jun 28 - Fri, Aug 7

SWISS flights from South Africa to California

Our best SWISS deals on South Africa to California flight tickets
SWISS
Feb 16
JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 20m
1 stop
LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles
Mar 2
LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles
29h 30m
2 stops
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$925
SWISS
Feb 9
JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 30m
2 stops
LAX6:45 pmLos Angeles
Feb 16
LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles
29h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,000

American Airlines flights from South Africa to California

Our best American Airlines deals on South Africa to California flight tickets
American Airlines
Jun 15
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 00m
1 stop
LAX8:15 pmLos Angeles
Jun 22
LAX4:43 pmLos Angeles
29h 17m
2 stops
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$931
American Airlines
Jun 15
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 32m
2 stops
LAX5:47 pmLos Angeles
Jun 22
LAX4:43 pmLos Angeles
29h 17m
2 stops
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$937
American Airlines
Jun 15
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 14m
2 stops
LAX5:29 pmLos Angeles
Jun 22
LAX4:43 pmLos Angeles
29h 17m
2 stops
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$975

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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 February 3, 2026.
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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/5

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

$898

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

$899

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

8:50 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

7:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$916

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/8

8:00 pm-11:38 am

1 stop24h 38m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/29

11:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$917

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/10

7:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/21

10:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop24h 35m

$953

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/5

9:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

11:50 am-8:35 am

2 stops35h 45m

$983

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/5

9:30 pm-9:11 pm

2 stops33h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

2:55 pm-8:35 am

2 stops32h 40m

$989

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

7:55 am-2:10 pm

1 stop39h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/23

9:25 am-9:55 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$990

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/8

7:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

4:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 50m

$1,037

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/28

11:15 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops49h 35m

San Jose

Fri 8/7

6:30 am-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$1,464

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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 $979.

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 $1,047 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 $999 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to California flight.

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Fastest flight time

24h 01m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to California takes 24h 01m
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.

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    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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $847Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,218 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $912Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,236 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $924Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,210 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $934Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,138 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $937Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,448 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $943Free CancellationRating
7.5
678 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $949Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,531 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $991Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,712 reviews
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