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 takes 26h on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles takes 25h 45m 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.

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 15

JNB

26h 05m

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LAX

Mar 22

LAX

30h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R14 694

Turkish Airlines

May 15

JNB

33h 15m

1 stop

LAX

Jun 1

LAX

36h 05m

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JNB

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Turkish Airlines

May 15

JNB

33h 15m

1 stop

LAX

May 29

LAX

36h 05m

1 stop

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R15 046

American Airlines

Mar 13

JNB

27h 20m

1 stop

LAX

Mar 15

LAX

28h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R15 319

American Airlines

Mar 4

JNB

29h 45m

1 stop

LAX

Apr 8

LAX

25h 05m

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JNB

R15 335

British Airways

Apr 21

JNB

26h 40m

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LAX

May 5

LAX

27h 10m

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JNB

R15 399

American Airlines

Mar 4

JNB

27h 20m

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LAX

Apr 8

LAX

29h 28m

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American Airlines

Mar 4

JNB

30h 20m

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LAX

Apr 8

LAX

29h 28m

2 stops

JNB

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Virgin Atlantic

Mar 19

JNB

34h 45m

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LAX

Apr 1

LAX

20h 05m

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British Airways

May 15

JNB

28h 30m

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LAX

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LAX

25h 55m

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Virgin Atlantic

Apr 6

JNB

25h 45m

1 stop

LAX

Apr 13

LAX

23h 00m

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JNB

R15 751

Delta

Mar 15

JNB

31h 28m

2 stops

LAX

Mar 22

LAX

30h 00m

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JNB

R15 783

Flights to San Francisco

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 7

JNB

31h 50m

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SFO

Apr 14

SFO

30h 45m

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JNB

R14 069

Turkish Airlines

Apr 15

JNB

25h 50m

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SFO

Apr 23

SFO

36h 35m

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Turkish Airlines

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31h 35m

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Apr 1

SFO

30h 45m

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 6

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25h 50m

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Apr 13

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30h 45m

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United Airlines

Mar 9

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SFO

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United Airlines

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Delta

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Delta

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JNB

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Delta

Mar 31

CPT

33h 34m

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Apr 15

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United Airlines

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28h 22m

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May 24

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Delta

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JNB

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United Airlines

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CPT

26h 27m

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SFO

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SFO

34h 35m

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British Airways

May 26

JNB

28h 30m

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SAN

May 30

SAN

33h 40m

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United Airlines

Mar 6

CPT

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SAN

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Delta

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Delta

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Delta

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Delta

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Delta

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Delta

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26h 30m

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Delta

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Delta

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Delta

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KLM

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17:50 - 16:40

JNB

SFO

31h 50m

1 stop

18:45 - 10:30

SFO

JNB

30h 45m

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R14 069Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14

18:00 - 10:50

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SFO

25h 50m

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12:55 - 10:30

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JNB

36h 35m

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R14 421Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 23

19:10 - 17:45

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SFO

31h 35m

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18:45 - 10:30

SFO

JNB

30h 45m

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R14 453Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 19 - Wed, Apr 1

20:50 - 15:57

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SFO

28h 07m

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8:25 - 16:55

SFO

CPT

23h 30m

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R15 367United Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24

21:15 - 14:55

JNB

LAX

26h 40m

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21:15 - 9:25

LAX

JNB

27h 10m

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R15 399British Airways

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5

19:25 - 14:55

JNB

SAN

28h 30m

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12:20 - 7:00

SAN

JNB

33h 40m

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R15 495British Airways

Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30

21:30 - 23:15

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LAX

34h 45m

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14:35 - 19:40

LAX

JNB

20h 05m

1 stop

R15 607Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Mar 19 - Wed, Apr 1

20:00 - 13:27

CPT

SFO

26h 27m

2 stops

13:55 - 9:30

SFO

CPT

34h 35m

1 stop

R15 831United Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Sun, May 24

14:00 - 11:40

CPT

LAX

30h 40m

2 stops

16:45 - 21:25

LAX

CPT

43h 40m

1 stop

R16 088KLM

Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 26

14:00 - 11:40

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LAX

30h 40m

2 stops

13:50 - 21:25

LAX

CPT

22h 35m

1 stop

R16 120KLM

Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 26

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R14 069

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R14 421

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

19:10-17:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R14 453

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

20:50-15:57

2 stops28h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

8:25-16:55

2 stops23h 30m

R15 367

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

21:15-14:55

1 stop26h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

21:15-9:25

2 stops27h 10m

R15 399

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

19:25-14:55

1 stop28h 30m

San Diego

Sat 30/5

12:20-7:00

2 stops33h 40m

R15 495

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

21:30-23:15

2 stops34h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

14:35-19:40

1 stop20h 05m

R15 607

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:00-13:27

2 stops26h 27m

San Francisco

Sun 24/5

13:55-9:30

1 stop34h 35m

R15 831

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

14:00-11:40

2 stops30h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

16:45-21:25

1 stop43h 40m

R16 088

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

14:00-11:40

2 stops30h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

13:50-21:25

1 stop22h 35m

R16 120

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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 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.

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Summary info about California flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R9 069
Best Round-Trip Price	R14 069
Fastest flight time	25h 40m
Popular in	April

The best one-way flight price to California from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 069 (Cape Town Intl to San Francisco).

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The best round-trip flight price to California from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R14 069 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco).

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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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April has the highest demand for flights to California, with a 2% price increase on average.

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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 R7 293/per person and the cheapest flight to California is R1 743/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?

49% 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 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 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 Universal Studios Hollywood, Disneyland Park, and The Wiltern.

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 39% 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 February 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.