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 24h 30m 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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Virgin Atlantic

Sept 7

JNB

28h 30m

1 stop

SFO

Sept 20

SFO

28h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R15 620

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 10

CPT

29h 15m

1 stop

SFO

Nov 28

SFO

33h 25m

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CPT

R15 687

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 7

JNB

28h 30m

1 stop

SFO

Sept 20

SFO

28h 40m

1 stop

JNB

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Virgin Atlantic

Sept 7

JNB

28h 30m

1 stop

SFO

Sept 20

SFO

28h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R16 430

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 7

JNB

35h 06m

2 stops

SFO

Sept 20

SFO

28h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R16 480

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 7

JNB

32h 25m

2 stops

SFO

Sept 20

SFO

28h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R16 513

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 7

JNB

28h 30m

1 stop

SFO

Sept 20

SFO

28h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R16 530

Delta

Sept 13

CPT

36h 52m

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SFO

Sept 20

SFO

34h 55m

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Delta

Sept 13

CPT

36h 52m

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SFO

Nov 11

SFO

32h 36m

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R16 612

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 7

JNB

35h 06m

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SFO

Sept 20

SFO

28h 40m

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Virgin Atlantic

Nov 10

CPT

31h 35m

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SFO

Nov 28

SFO

33h 25m

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R16 678

Delta

Sept 13

CPT

36h 52m

1 stop

SFO

Nov 11

SFO

32h 36m

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R16 695

Flights to Los Angeles

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Virgin Atlantic

Nov 10

CPT

28h 35m

1 stop

LAX

Nov 28

LAX

28h 00m

1 stop

CPT

R16 166

Delta

Dec 2

JNB

27h 10m

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LAX

Jan 11

LAX

26h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R16 315

Delta

Dec 2

JNB

27h 38m

2 stops

LAX

Jan 12

LAX

26h 10m

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R16 397

Air France

Dec 24

JNB

31h 15m

1 stop

LAX

Jan 31

LAX

28h 05m

2 stops

JNB

R16 430

British Airways

Dec 11

JNB

27h 50m

1 stop

LAX

Feb 1

LAX

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R16 447

Multiple Airlines

Dec 25

JNB

31h 15m

1 stop

LAX

Feb 2

LAX

22h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R16 463

Air France

Oct 7

JNB

32h 54m

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LAX

Nov 1

LAX

28h 05m

2 stops

JNB

R16 530

United Airlines

Dec 8

JNB

32h 48m

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Jan 30

LAX

21h 05m

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JNB

R16 546

United Airlines

Sept 4

CPT

22h 34m

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LAX

Sept 18

LAX

26h 25m

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R16 546

Air France

Dec 23

JNB

28h 50m

2 stops

LAX

Feb 2

LAX

28h 05m

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R16 579

Delta

Dec 25

JNB

33h 40m

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LAX

Feb 3

LAX

39h 45m

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JNB

R16 596

Air France

Oct 13

JNB

32h 54m

1 stop

LAX

Nov 5

LAX

32h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R16 612

Flights to San Diego

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Delta

Dec 2

JNB

35h 06m

2 stops

SAN

Jan 10

SAN

34h 40m

2 stops

JNB

R16 546

Multiple Airlines

Sept 14

JNB

34h 04m

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SAN

Sept 21

SAN

31h 05m

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JNB

R17 059

United Airlines

Sept 14

JNB

33h 49m

1 stop

SAN

Sept 21

SAN

26h 55m

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JNB

R17 439

United Airlines

Sept 15

CPT

27h 57m

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Sept 22

SAN

33h 45m

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R17 439

United Airlines

Nov 13

CPT

28h 38m

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Dec 3

SAN

21h 35m

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R17 455

United Airlines

Nov 10

CPT

26h 06m

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Dec 6

SAN

31h 40m

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R17 472

United Airlines

Nov 12

CPT

28h 05m

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Dec 5

SAN

33h 30m

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R17 538

Delta

Sept 21

JNB

32h 18m

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Oct 1

SAN

36h 20m

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JNB

R17 687

Multiple Airlines

Nov 13

CPT

38h 40m

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SAN

Dec 4

SAN

28h 50m

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CPT

R18 331

Multiple Airlines

Nov 11

CPT

30h 48m

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SAN

Dec 2

SAN

28h 50m

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R18 497

Delta

Nov 10

CPT

25h 34m

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SAN

Dec 2

SAN

25h 37m

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R19 092

United Airlines

Sept 16

JNB

32h 24m

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SAN

39h 02m

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R19 224

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20:15 - 15:45

JNB

SFO

28h 30m

1 stop

6:00 - 19:40

SFO

JNB

28h 40m

1 stop

R15 620Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20

19:35 - 14:10

CPT

LAX

28h 35m

1 stop

22:05 - 12:05

LAX

CPT

28h 00m

1 stop

R16 166Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 28

19:35 - 22:14

JNB

ONT

36h 39m

2 stops

10:58 - 10:25

ONT

JNB

37h 27m

2 stops

R16 216British Airways

Thu, Dec 24 - Mon, Feb 1

21:20 - 20:50

JNB

LAX

33h 30m

1 stop

7:00 - 19:10

LAX

JNB

26h 10m

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R16 315Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Jan 12

21:20 - 14:30

JNB

LAX

27h 10m

1 stop

7:00 - 19:10

LAX

JNB

26h 10m

1 stop

R16 315Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Jan 11

19:20 - 16:35

JNB

LAX

31h 15m

1 stop

22:05 - 12:10

LAX

JNB

28h 05m

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R16 430Air France

Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Feb 2

19:20 - 16:35

JNB

LAX

31h 15m

1 stop

22:05 - 12:10

LAX

JNB

28h 05m

2 stops

R16 430Air France

Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Jan 31

20:15 - 21:05

JNB

LAX

33h 50m

1 stop

7:10 - 21:35

LAX

JNB

29h 25m

2 stops

R16 430Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

19:35 - 13:25

JNB

LAX

27h 50m

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18:25 - 10:25

LAX

JNB

30h 00m

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R16 447British Airways

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Feb 1

19:20 - 16:35

JNB

LAX

31h 15m

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13:50 - 22:00

LAX

JNB

22h 10m

1 stop

R16 463Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Feb 2

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Price

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:15-15:45

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

6:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R15 620

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

19:35-14:10

1 stop28h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 28/11

22:05-12:05

1 stop28h 00m

R16 166

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

19:35-22:14

2 stops36h 39m

Ontario

Mon 1/2

10:58-10:25

2 stops37h 27m

R16 216

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

21:20-20:50

1 stop33h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

7:00-19:10

1 stop26h 10m

R16 315

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

21:20-14:30

1 stop27h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 11/1

7:00-19:10

1 stop26h 10m

R16 315

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

19:20-16:35

1 stop31h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 2/2

22:05-12:10

2 stops28h 05m

R16 430

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

19:20-16:35

1 stop31h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 31/1

22:05-12:10

2 stops28h 05m

R16 430

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

20:15-21:05

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 21/9

7:10-21:35

2 stops29h 25m

R16 430

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/12

19:35-13:25

1 stop27h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 1/2

18:25-10:25

1 stop30h 00m

R16 447

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

19:20-16:35

1 stop31h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 2/2

13:50-22:00

1 stop22h 10m

R16 463

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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 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 381
Best Round-Trip Price	R15 620
Fastest flight time	26h 05m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to California from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 381 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles Los Angeles).

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The best return flight price to California from South Africa in the last 5 days is R15 620 (Johannesburg OR Tambo 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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June has the highest demand for flights to California, with a 6% 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 600/per person and the cheapest flight to California is R1 544/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?

43% 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 British Airways. 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 August 2026, there are 14 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.