Flights to California

R16 620 Cheap flights to California

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Multiple Airlines
May 19
JNB
25h 05m
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LAX
May 26
LAX
27h 55m
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JNB
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Turkish Airlines
May 25
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LAX
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Multiple Airlines
May 19
JNB
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LAX
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LAX
27h 55m
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British Airways
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JNB
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LAX
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R17 892
Multiple Airlines
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JNB
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LAX
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American Airlines
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JNB
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LAX
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Turkish Airlines
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CPT
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LAX
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R18 519
Multiple Airlines
May 18
JNB
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Jun 1
LAX
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R18 604
British Airways
May 18
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Jun 1
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R18 739
Turkish Airlines
May 18
CPT
34h 40m
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LAX
Jun 3
LAX
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Turkish Airlines
May 18
CPT
34h 40m
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LAX
Jun 3
LAX
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R18 875
Turkish Airlines
May 18
CPT
34h 40m
1 stop
LAX
Jun 3
LAX
37h 25m
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Turkish Airlines
May 18
JNB
25h 50m
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SFO
Jun 1
SFO
36h 35m
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Turkish Airlines
May 18
JNB
25h 50m
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SFO
36h 35m
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Turkish Airlines
May 27
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SFO
36h 35m
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Turkish Airlines
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SFO
30h 45m
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British Airways
May 18
JNB
27h 40m
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SFO
28h 25m
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British Airways
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JNB
27h 40m
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SFO
28h 25m
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R20 300
American Airlines
May 27
JNB
29h 25m
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SFO
30h 45m
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R20 317
Delta
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JNB
34h 00m
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SFO
24h 10m
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R20 384
Singapore Airlines
Aug 25
JNB
47h 00m
1 stop
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SFO
33h 25m
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R20 401
Delta
Sept 5
JNB
30h 25m
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SFO
31h 35m
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R20 435
Delta
Jun 5
JNB
33h 54m
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SFO
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SFO
31h 10m
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R20 486
United Airlines
Apr 28
JNB
33h 00m
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SFO
May 5
SFO
22h 15m
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R20 571
Multiple Airlines
May 18
JNB
32h 18m
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SAN
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SAN
28h 45m
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R21 707
Delta
May 18
JNB
30h 38m
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SAN
May 25
SAN
29h 05m
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R22 487
Lufthansa
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JNB
39h 40m
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May 25
SAN
28h 25m
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R22 657
Delta
Jun 22
CPT
46h 23m
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Jul 24
SAN
45h 56m
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R25 557
Qatar Airways
Jun 20
JNB
50h 32m
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SAN
37h 47m
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R26 659
Multiple Airlines
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JNB
32h 18m
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SAN
48h 10m
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R26 812
Qatar Airways
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JNB
33h 34m
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SAN
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R26 846
Delta
Jun 22
CPT
43h 53m
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SAN
42h 32m
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R26 897
Multiple Airlines
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JNB
32h 09m
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SAN
35h 15m
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R27 100
Delta
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CPT
32h 23m
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SAN
45h 56m
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Delta
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CPT
32h 23m
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SAN
42h 32m
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British Airways
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JNB
29h 35m
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SAN
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Multiple Airlines
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CPT
49h 47m
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SJC
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Multiple Airlines
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Multiple Airlines
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Multiple Airlines
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SJC
40h 55m
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Qatar Airways
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40h 00m
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SJC
41h 15m
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R33 290
Delta
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CPT
44h 28m
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SJC
29h 50m
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R34 138
Multiple Airlines
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CPT
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SJC
43h 55m
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Multiple Airlines
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Multiple Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Kenya Airways
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29h 49m
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SJC
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R41 108
Delta
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CPT
44h 28m
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SJC
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R42 176

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19:25 - 11:30
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Locate flights to California that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 4 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to California that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

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JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:25-11:30

1 stop25h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

18:05-7:00

1 stop27h 55m

R16 620

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R16 637

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

18:00-11:40

1 stop26h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

13:25-10:30

1 stop36h 05m

R16 874

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

19:25-18:52

2 stops32h 27m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

18:05-9:25

1 stop30h 20m

R17 892

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

19:25-18:15

1 stop31h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 1/6

22:30-9:25

2 stops25h 55m

R18 739

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

19:00-10:35

2 stops48h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 11/5

22:10-18:30

2 stops35h 20m

R19 401

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

19:00-12:18

2 stops50h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/11

14:03-18:35

2 stops42h 32m

R19 401

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

13:15-14:00

1 stop33h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 23/7

16:20-17:30

1 stop40h 10m

R20 520

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

13:15-14:00

1 stop33h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 23/7

16:20-17:30

1 stop40h 10m

R20 825

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

18:25-14:00

1 stop28h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

17:05-16:40

1 stop38h 35m

R23 318

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California flights insights and trends

Explore insights for your California flight to craft the best travel plan

Which airlines fly to California?

Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from South Africa according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in California

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Cheap California flight deals and tips

Summary info about California flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R10 888

Best Round-Trip Price

R16 620

Fastest flight time

28h 05m
The best one-way flight price to California from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 888 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles Los Angeles).
The best round-trip flight price to California from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R16 620 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles Los Angeles).
The fastest flight to California from South Africa takes 28h 05m (Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles).

Frequently asked questions about flying to California

What is the cheapest flight I can find to California?

The average flight to California costs R7 558/per person and the cheapest flight to California is R1 844/per person. This price varies based on a multitude of factors such as departure airport, airline, time of booking and when you plan on travelling.

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Los Angeles?

I plan on visiting Universal Studios Hollywood. Which airport is the quickest drive?

The closest airport to Universal Studios Hollywood is Los Angeles Airport, and would make for the quickest drive. For those interested in a secondary airport to fly into, consider looking at flights heading to Santa Ana, California Airport.

What are the most popular landmarks in California?

What is the weather like in California?

California typically has a temperature range from 57,2 °F(January) to 73,4 °F(July). Those looking to avoid rain and/or snow while visiting California should plan their trip in July, August, or June, as these months are relatively less likely to have precipitation.

Which airlines fly to California?

When did momondo last update prices for flights to California?

Prices for flights to California are updated daily.

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How old do you have to be to fly to California?

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 to California.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to California?

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to California with this policy.

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