How long is the flight from South Africa to California?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in California you fly into. For example, flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles Los Angeles takes 26h 05m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles takes 22h 26m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

R10 219 Cheap Flights to California in 2026

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Virgin Atlantic

Oct 13

CPT

31h 18m

1 stop

LAX

Oct 27

LAX

26h 05m

1 stop

CPT

R15 549

United Airlines

Oct 27

CPT

32h 04m

1 stop

LAX

Nov 12

LAX

21h 30m

1 stop

CPT

R16 693

United Airlines

Oct 27

CPT

30h 19m

2 stops

LAX

Nov 12

LAX

21h 30m

1 stop

CPT

R16 775

Delta

Oct 27

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

LAX

Nov 12

LAX

27h 35m

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CPT

R17 004

Delta

Oct 16

CPT

46h 25m

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LAX

Oct 29

LAX

22h 35m

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CPT

R17 086

Delta

Oct 13

CPT

36h 27m

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LAX

Oct 27

LAX

27h 35m

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CPT

R17 118

Delta

Sept 1

CPT

30h 15m

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LAX

Sept 20

LAX

32h 55m

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CPT

R17 135

Delta

Sept 1

CPT

27h 42m

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LAX

Sept 21

LAX

20h 35m

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CPT

R17 167

Delta

Oct 11

CPT

27h 15m

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LAX

Oct 27

LAX

27h 35m

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CPT

R17 184

Delta

Oct 11

CPT

25h 00m

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LAX

Oct 27

LAX

27h 35m

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CPT

R17 265

Delta

Oct 11

CPT

23h 06m

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LAX

Oct 28

LAX

24h 10m

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CPT

R17 282

Delta

Oct 13

CPT

34h 51m

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LAX

Oct 27

LAX

27h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R17 298

Flights to San Francisco

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Delta

Jun 7

CPT

29h 59m

2 stops

SFO

Jan 24

SFO

21h 05m

1 stop

CPT

R16 693

KLM

Jun 9

CPT

45h 30m

1 stop

SFO

Jan 20

SFO

28h 10m

1 stop

CPT

R16 873

United Airlines

Jun 8

CPT

23h 09m

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SFO

Jan 18

SFO

32h 10m

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CPT

R16 922

Multiple Airlines

Jun 9

CPT

45h 30m

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SFO

Jan 20

SFO

29h 30m

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CPT

R16 938

Multiple Airlines

Jun 9

CPT

28h 43m

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SFO

Jan 21

SFO

28h 10m

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CPT

R17 020

Multiple Airlines

Jun 9

CPT

28h 43m

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SFO

Jan 20

SFO

29h 30m

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CPT

R17 102

KLM

Jun 8

CPT

45h 30m

1 stop

SFO

Jan 21

SFO

28h 10m

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CPT

R17 282

United Airlines

Jun 12

CPT

24h 09m

1 stop

SFO

Jan 23

SFO

40h 50m

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CPT

R17 298

United Airlines

Jun 8

CPT

24h 35m

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SFO

Jan 23

SFO

39h 10m

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R17 314

KLM

Jun 8

CPT

45h 30m

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SFO

Jan 20

SFO

26h 09m

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R17 347

Multiple Airlines

Jun 8

CPT

28h 43m

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SFO

Jan 21

SFO

28h 10m

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CPT

R17 429

Multiple Airlines

Jun 8

CPT

28h 43m

2 stops

SFO

Jan 20

SFO

29h 30m

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CPT

R17 511

Flights to San Diego

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Delta

Sept 3

JNB

31h 29m

2 stops

SAN

Oct 15

SAN

20h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R17 821

Delta

Sept 3

JNB

30h 59m

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SAN

Oct 8

SAN

32h 25m

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JNB

R19 048

British Airways

Sept 3

JNB

44h 35m

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Oct 12

SAN

28h 45m

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JNB

R19 326

British Airways

Sept 3

JNB

44h 35m

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Oct 12

SAN

28h 45m

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JNB

R19 342

Delta

Sept 13

CPT

29h 01m

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Oct 4

SAN

34h 20m

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R19 440

Delta

Sept 13

CPT

29h 01m

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Oct 4

SAN

34h 20m

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CPT

R19 489

Multiple Airlines

Sept 2

JNB

31h 14m

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Oct 13

SAN

33h 21m

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R19 816

Air France

Sept 2

JNB

32h 33m

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Oct 13

SAN

33h 21m

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R19 865

British Airways

Sept 3

JNB

44h 35m

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Oct 12

SAN

35h 03m

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R19 898

Multiple Airlines

Sept 1

JNB

45h 35m

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Oct 13

SAN

33h 21m

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R19 996

Multiple Airlines

Sept 13

CPT

29h 01m

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Oct 4

SAN

36h 52m

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R20 061

Multiple Airlines

Sept 1

JNB

45h 35m

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SAN

Oct 13

SAN

33h 21m

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JNB

R20 094

Flights to San Jose, California

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United Airlines

Jun 14

CPT

35h 35m

2 stops

SJC

Jul 22

SJC

39h 48m

2 stops

CPT

R22 170

British Airways

Oct 21

CPT

36h 06m

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SJC

Oct 25

SJC

60h 34m

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CPT

R22 726

British Airways

Oct 21

CPT

36h 06m

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SJC

Oct 25

SJC

60h 34m

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CPT

R22 824

British Airways

Oct 21

CPT

36h 06m

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SJC

Oct 25

SJC

63h 08m

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CPT

R22 988

Qatar Airways

Oct 27

CPT

58h 04m

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SJC

Oct 31

SJC

41h 54m

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CPT

R28 236

Qatar Airways

Oct 27

CPT

51h 44m

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SJC

Oct 31

SJC

41h 54m

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CPT

R28 269

Delta

Jun 14

CPT

35h 52m

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SJC

Jul 22

SJC

36h 31m

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CPT

R31 228

Delta

Jun 14

CPT

35h 52m

1 stop

SJC

Jul 22

SJC

34h 50m

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CPT

R34 089

United Airlines

Oct 27

CPT

34h 46m

3 stops

SJC

Oct 31

SJC

22h 10m

2 stops

CPT

R99 816

United Airlines

Oct 27

CPT

34h 46m

3 stops

SJC

Oct 31

SJC

24h 30m

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CPT

R99 881

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20:05 - 18:23

CPT

LAX

31h 18m

1 stop

23:30 - 10:35

LAX

CPT

26h 05m

1 stop

R15 549Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27

20:00 - 21:58

CPT

ONT

34h 58m

2 stops

7:00 - 18:00

ONT

CPT

26h 00m

2 stops

R16 595United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27

20:50 - 19:54

CPT

LAX

32h 04m

1 stop

8:40 - 16:10

LAX

CPT

21h 30m

1 stop

R16 693United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 12

20:05 - 13:31

CPT

SFO

26h 26m

2 stops

22:45 - 18:35

SFO

CPT

33h 50m

2 stops

R16 693Delta

Sun, Jun 7 - Tue, Jan 19

19:35 - 18:01

JNB

SNA

32h 26m

2 stops

12:46 - 10:25

SNA

JNB

35h 39m

2 stops

R16 824British Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

19:35 - 18:01

JNB

SNA

32h 26m

2 stops

12:46 - 10:25

SNA

JNB

35h 39m

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R16 857British Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

23:15 - 11:45

CPT

SFO

45h 30m

1 stop

15:40 - 5:50

SFO

CPT

28h 10m

1 stop

R16 873KLM

Tue, Jun 9 - Thu, Jan 21

21:55 - 21:10

JNB

LAS

32h 15m

1 stop

22:00 - 8:45

LAS

JNB

25h 45m

1 stop

R17 102Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Jun 9 - Mon, Jun 15

23:15 - 11:45

CPT

SFO

45h 30m

1 stop

13:50 - 22:40

SFO

CPT

22h 50m

1 stop

R17 282KLM

Mon, Jun 8 - Wed, Jan 20

17:50 - 22:44

JNB

ONT

61h 54m

2 stops

23:50 - 10:30

ONT

JNB

49h 40m

2 stops

R21 402Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Aug 31

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Return

Price

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Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:05-18:23

1 stop31h 18m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 27/10

23:30-10:35

1 stop26h 05m

R15 549

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-21:58

2 stops34h 58m

Ontario

Tue 27/10

7:00-18:00

2 stops26h 00m

R16 595

Fastest return journey

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-19:54

1 stop32h 04m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

R16 693

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

20:05-13:31

2 stops26h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 19/1

22:45-18:35

2 stops33h 50m

R16 693

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

19:35-18:01

2 stops32h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/11

12:46-10:25

2 stops35h 39m

R16 824

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

19:35-18:01

2 stops32h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/11

12:46-10:25

2 stops35h 39m

R16 857

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 21/1

15:40-5:50

1 stop28h 10m

R16 873

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

21:55-21:10

1 stop32h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 15/6

22:00-8:45

1 stop25h 45m

R17 102

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 20/1

13:50-22:40

1 stop22h 50m

R17 282

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

17:50-22:44

2 stops61h 54m

Ontario

Mon 31/8

23:50-10:30

2 stops49h 40m

R21 402

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California flights insights and trends

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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 33% 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.

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Summary info about California flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R10 219
Best Round-Trip Price	R15 549
Fastest flight time	25h 40m

The best one-way flight price to California from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 219 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles Los Angeles).

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The best round-trip flight price to California from South Africa in the last 5 days is R15 549 (Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles).

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The fastest flight to California from South Africa takes 25h 40m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to California

What is the cheapest flight I can find to California?

The average flight to California costs R8 109/per person and the cheapest flight to California is R1 778/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?

44% of momondo users visit Los Angeles more often than any other city in California. When travelling to Los Angeles, typically the most convenient airport to fly into is Los Angeles Airport.

I plan on visiting The Wiltern. Which airport is the quickest drive?

The closest airport to The Wiltern 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?

Many visitors who travel to California find themselves making a stop at popular landmarks such as The Wiltern, Fisherman's Wharf, and Crypto.com Arena.

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?

Virgin Atlantic is the most popular airline offering flights to California, with 33% of our users opting to fly with them when travelling to California. Other popular options include United Airlines and British Airways. There are a total of 13 different airlines flying to California.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to California?

Prices for flights to California are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to California?

As of May 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights to California.

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.

Why use momondo?

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

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to California. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights to California with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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

How can momondo help me find flights to California?

momondo helps you find the best flight to California by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight to California right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to California, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to California and alert you when they change.