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 25h 50m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles takes 23h 59m 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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Flights to San Francisco

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Virgin Atlantic

Aug 2

CPT

30h 10m

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SFO

Aug 15

SFO

26h 50m

1 stop

CPT

R15 465

Virgin Atlantic

Aug 2

CPT

36h 53m

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SFO

Aug 15

SFO

26h 50m

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CPT

R16 224

Delta

Aug 30

CPT

34h 55m

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SFO

34h 50m

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R16 257

Delta

Aug 2

CPT

36h 53m

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SFO

24h 50m

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Delta

Aug 2

CPT

34h 55m

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Aug 15

SFO

26h 37m

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R16 290

Virgin Atlantic

Aug 2

CPT

36h 53m

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Aug 15

SFO

26h 50m

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CPT

R16 306

Delta

Sept 13

CPT

36h 52m

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Nov 11

SFO

32h 50m

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R16 619

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 20

JNB

32h 40m

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Nov 3

SFO

36h 26m

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R16 619

Delta

Sept 13

CPT

36h 52m

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32h 50m

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R16 636

Multiple Airlines

Sept 13

CPT

45h 30m

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SFO

Nov 11

SFO

28h 40m

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R16 801

Multiple Airlines

Sept 13

CPT

45h 30m

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SFO

Nov 11

SFO

28h 40m

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R16 817

Turkish Airlines

Nov 23

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Mar 2

SFO

30h 25m

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JNB

R16 817

Flights to Los Angeles

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Virgin Atlantic

Aug 2

CPT

29h 14m

1 stop

LAX

Aug 31

LAX

21h 42m

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CPT

R15 976

Virgin Atlantic

Aug 2

CPT

29h 14m

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LAX

Aug 31

LAX

21h 42m

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CPT

R15 993

United Airlines

Aug 29

CPT

22h 48m

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LAX

Dec 5

LAX

39h 45m

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CPT

R16 504

United Airlines

Aug 29

CPT

22h 48m

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LAX

Dec 5

LAX

24h 10m

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R16 520

United Airlines

Aug 2

CPT

33h 21m

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LAX

Aug 31

LAX

22h 03m

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R16 553

United Airlines

Aug 2

CPT

24h 39m

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LAX

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LAX

30h 50m

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R16 586

United Airlines

Aug 25

CPT

22h 34m

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LAX

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LAX

22h 03m

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CPT

R16 619

United Airlines

Aug 16

CPT

33h 25m

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LAX

Aug 31

LAX

22h 03m

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R16 652

United Airlines

Oct 27

CPT

23h 59m

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Nov 12

LAX

21h 53m

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R16 685

Delta

Aug 2

CPT

35h 25m

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Aug 31

LAX

25h 50m

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R16 702

United Airlines

Aug 6

CPT

25h 03m

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LAX

Aug 13

LAX

22h 03m

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R16 718

British Airways

Dec 21

JNB

29h 45m

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LAX

Jan 6

LAX

26h 55m

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JNB

R16 735

Flights to San Diego

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United Airlines

Dec 6

JNB

46h 20m

1 stop

SAN

Jan 1

SAN

37h 25m

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JNB

R17 246

United Airlines

Dec 6

JNB

46h 20m

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SAN

Jan 1

SAN

37h 25m

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JNB

R17 262

Multiple Airlines

Oct 23

CPT

31h 28m

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Oct 31

SAN

26h 38m

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CPT

R18 466

United Airlines

Dec 4

JNB

34h 38m

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37h 25m

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United Airlines

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30h 37m

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R19 059

United Airlines

Aug 29

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27h 44m

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Sept 5

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26h 55m

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R19 241

United Airlines

Oct 24

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23h 20m

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Oct 31

SAN

23h 10m

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R20 708

American Airlines

Dec 5

JNB

36h 09m

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R20 758

United Airlines

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R21 038

British Airways

Dec 4

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30h 15m

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R21 120

British Airways

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R21 137

British Airways

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R21 153

Flights to San Jose, California

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Delta

Aug 2

CPT

35h 08m

2 stops

SJC

Aug 15

SJC

26h 10m

1 stop

CPT

R18 021

Qatar Airways

Oct 29

CPT

42h 33m

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SJC

49h 25m

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R29 232

Qatar Airways

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CPT

42h 33m

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SJC

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R29 380

Qatar Airways

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Qatar Airways

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CPT

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SJC

41h 18m

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R29 430

Qatar Airways

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CPT

40h 25m

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SJC

41h 18m

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R29 661

United Airlines

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CPT

35h 01m

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Nov 2

SJC

23h 40m

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R99 716

United Airlines

Oct 29

CPT

35h 01m

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SJC

23h 40m

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R100 045

United Airlines

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CPT

35h 01m

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SJC

23h 40m

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R100 177

United Airlines

Oct 29

CPT

35h 01m

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SJC

23h 40m

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R100 227

United Airlines

Oct 29

CPT

35h 01m

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SJC

23h 40m

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R100 837

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20:05 - 17:15

CPT

SFO

30h 10m

1 stop

6:00 - 17:50

SFO

CPT

26h 50m

1 stop

R15 465Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Aug 2 - Sat, Aug 15

20:05 - 16:19

CPT

LAX

29h 14m

1 stop

11:08 - 17:50

LAX

CPT

21h 42m

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R15 976Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 31

19:50 - 9:38

CPT

LAX

22h 48m

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16:15 - 18:00

LAX

CPT

39h 45m

1 stop

R16 504United Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Dec 5

19:50 - 15:23

CPT

LAX

28h 33m

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23:58 - 18:00

LAX

CPT

32h 02m

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R16 520United Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Dec 5

19:35 - 15:20

JNB

LAX

29h 45m

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21:30 - 10:25

LAX

JNB

26h 55m

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R16 735British Airways

Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Jan 6

23:15 - 14:45

JNB

LAX

24h 30m

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10:47 - 21:20

LAX

JNB

25h 33m

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R16 768KLM

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

23:15 - 14:45

JNB

LAX

24h 30m

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10:47 - 21:20

LAX

JNB

25h 33m

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R16 801KLM

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

19:35 - 20:15

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LAX

34h 40m

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15:30 - 10:25

LAX

JNB

32h 55m

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R16 867British Airways

Mon, Dec 21 - Mon, Jan 11

12:05 - 13:35

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SFO

34h 30m

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7:00 - 10:35

SFO

DUR

42h 35m

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R22 192Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

17:00 - 13:35

DUR

SFO

29h 35m

2 stops

9:03 - 10:35

SFO

DUR

40h 32m

2 stops

R22 439Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

20:05-17:15

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 15/8

6:00-17:50

1 stop26h 50m

R15 465

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

20:05-16:19

1 stop29h 14m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 31/8

11:08-17:50

1 stop21h 42m

R15 976

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

19:50-9:38

1 stop22h 48m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/12

16:15-18:00

1 stop39h 45m

R16 504

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

19:50-15:23

2 stops28h 33m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/12

23:58-18:00

2 stops32h 02m

R16 520

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/12

19:35-15:20

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/1

21:30-10:25

2 stops26h 55m

R16 735

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 26/8

10:47-21:20

2 stops25h 33m

R16 768

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 26/8

10:47-21:20

2 stops25h 33m

R16 801

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/12

19:35-20:15

1 stop34h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 11/1

15:30-10:25

2 stops32h 55m

R16 867

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 28/8

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

7:00-10:35

2 stops42h 35m

R22 192

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 26/8

17:00-13:35

2 stops29h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

9:03-10:35

2 stops40h 32m

R22 439

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California flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to California?

Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and KLM 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 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 12 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 206
Best Round-Trip Price	R15 465
Fastest flight time	26h 05m

The best one-way flight price to California from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 206 (Cape Town Intl to San Francisco).

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The best return flight price to California from South Africa in the last 5 days is R15 465 (Cape Town Intl to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to California from South Africa takes 26h 05m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles Los Angeles).

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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 229/per person and the cheapest flight to California is R1 853/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 San Francisco?

45% of momondo users visit San Francisco more often than any other city in California. When travelling to San Francisco, typically the most convenient airport to fly into is San Francisco 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 51,8 °F(January) to 62,6 °F(September). 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 32% of our users opting to fly with them when travelling to California. Other popular options include United Airlines and KLM. There are a total of 12 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 July 2026, there are 13 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.