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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from $579

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 6:14 pmCPT-SFO
30h 44m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
4:30 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-CPT
33h 35m1 stop
$919Virgin Atlantic
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dom., nov. 23 - dom., nov. 30
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 5:54 pmJNB-LAX
29h 54m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 7:35 amLAX-JNB
28h 00m1 stop
$924American Airlines
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vie., feb. 13 - mar., feb. 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 12:10 pmJNB-LAX
26h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 10:50 amLAX-JNB
35h 45m1 stop
$943Turkish Airlines
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mar., mar. 10 - mié., mar. 25
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 3:12 pmJNB-LAX
26h 12m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:45 pmLAX-JNB
25h 45m2 stops
$951United Airlines
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vie., mar. 13 - sáb., mar. 28
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:34 pmCPT-SFO
30h 44m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 4:10 pmSFO-CPT
21h 45m1 stop
$951United Airlines
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dom., oct. 26 - jue., nov. 6
Delta Logo
11:10 pm - 3:40 pmCPT-SFO
25h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-CPT
36h 20m2 stops
$953Delta
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jue., oct. 30 - sáb., nov. 8
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 3:35 pmJNB-LAX
26h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 7:00 pmLAX-JNB
23h 30m2 stops
$954Delta
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dom., mar. 8 - mar., mar. 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 12:05 pmJNB-SFO
26h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
$978Turkish Airlines
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mié., oct. 29 - lun., nov. 3
British Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 4:35 pmJNB-SFO
30h 00m2 stops
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6:20 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
30h 05m2 stops
$1,056British Airways
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mar., oct. 28 - dom., nov. 2
British Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 7:03 pmJNB-LAS
30h 48m2 stops
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12:52 pm - 10:25 amLAS-JNB
36h 33m2 stops
$1,068British Airways
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jue., oct. 23 - vie., oct. 31

American Airlines flights from South Africa to California

Our best American Airlines deals on South Africa to California flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 13
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 54m
2 stops
LAX5:54 pmLos Angeles
Feb 17
LAX5:35 pmLos Angeles
28h 00m
1 stop
JNB7:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$924
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American Airlines
Nov 25
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 25m
1 stop
LAX8:25 pmLos Angeles
Dec 2
LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles
28h 55m
1 stop
JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$926
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American Airlines
Nov 25
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 49m
2 stops
LAX6:49 pmLos Angeles
Dec 2
LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles
28h 55m
1 stop
JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$936
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Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to California

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on South Africa to California flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Mar 10
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 00m
1 stop
LAX12:10 pmLos Angeles
Mar 25
LAX2:05 pmLos Angeles
35h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$943
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Turkish Airlines
Oct 29
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:05 pmSan Francisco
Nov 3
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$978
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Turkish Airlines
Mar 11
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 05m
1 stop
LAX12:10 pmLos Angeles
Mar 27
LAX7:45 pmLos Angeles
30h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$992
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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 octubre 13, 2025.
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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

dom. 11/23

9:30 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop30h 44m

San Francisco

dom. 11/30

4:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$919

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/13

10:00 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops29h 54m

Los Angeles

mar. 2/17

5:35 pm-7:35 am

1 stop28h 00m

$924

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/10

7:10 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Los Angeles

mié. 3/25

2:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop35h 45m

$943

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 3/13

10:00 pm-3:12 pm

1 stop26h 12m

Los Angeles

sáb. 3/28

7:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$951

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

dom. 10/26

8:50 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop30h 44m

San Francisco

jue. 11/6

8:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$951

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

jue. 10/30

11:10 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop25h 30m

San Francisco

sáb. 11/8

1:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$953

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 3/8

10:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

mar. 3/24

10:30 am-7:00 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$954

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 10/29

7:05 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

lun. 11/3

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

$978

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 10/28

7:35 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops30h 00m

San Francisco

dom. 11/2

6:20 pm-10:25 am

2 stops30h 05m

$1,056

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 10/23

9:15 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops30h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 10/31

12:52 pm-10:25 am

2 stops36h 33m

$1,068

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

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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 $983.

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 $1,067 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 $1,022 on momondo.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to California?

    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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Rating
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $657Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,973 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $917Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,007 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $928Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,972 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $937Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,474 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $937Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,402 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $973Free CancellationRating
7.4
667 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $986Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,453 reviews
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