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 27h 04m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles takes 22h 48m 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

Sept 29

CPT

34h 34m

1 stop

SFO

Nov 10

SFO

35h 18m

2 stops

CPT

R15 296

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 24

JNB

28h 30m

1 stop

SFO

Oct 7

SFO

22h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R15 571

Delta

Sept 29

CPT

36h 52m

1 stop

SFO

Nov 10

SFO

34h 40m

1 stop

CPT

R16 089

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 24

JNB

34h 19m

2 stops

SFO

Oct 7

SFO

20h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R16 429

Multiple Airlines

Sept 29

CPT

34h 34m

1 stop

SFO

Oct 6

SFO

34h 40m

2 stops

CPT

R16 542

United Airlines

Sept 13

CPT

27h 52m

2 stops

SFO

Sept 20

SFO

26h 10m

1 stop

CPT

R16 672

United Airlines

Nov 24

JNB

33h 00m

2 stops

SFO

Mar 3

SFO

26h 35m

2 stops

JNB

R16 672

United Airlines

Sept 25

CPT

30h 42m

2 stops

SFO

Oct 2

SFO

31h 38m

2 stops

CPT

R16 688

United Airlines

Sept 29

CPT

27h 49m

2 stops

SFO

Nov 10

SFO

23h 15m

2 stops

CPT

R16 720

KLM

Sept 18

CPT

45h 00m

2 stops

SFO

Sept 26

SFO

45h 55m

2 stops

CPT

R16 736

Turkish Airlines

Jan 21

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Jan 25

SFO

30h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R16 736

Turkish Airlines

Jan 21

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Jan 25

SFO

30h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R16 769

Flights to Los Angeles

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Virgin Atlantic

Oct 9

CPT

29h 03m

1 stop

LAX

Oct 24

LAX

27h 50m

1 stop

CPT

R15 701

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 1

CPT

29h 14m

1 stop

LAX

Sept 7

LAX

20h 38m

1 stop

CPT

R15 862

British Airways

Jan 26

JNB

33h 00m

1 stop

LAX

Feb 9

LAX

30h 55m

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JNB

R15 879

Delta

Oct 5

JNB

27h 13m

1 stop

LAX

Nov 1

LAX

34h 15m

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JNB

R15 895

Delta

Oct 5

JNB

32h 50m

2 stops

LAX

Nov 2

LAX

27h 10m

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JNB

R15 911

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 25

JNB

26h 30m

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LAX

Nov 1

LAX

34h 00m

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JNB

R15 976

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 25

JNB

33h 47m

2 stops

LAX

Nov 1

LAX

34h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R16 057

British Airways

Jan 13

JNB

29h 45m

1 stop

LAX

Jan 20

LAX

26h 55m

2 stops

JNB

R16 186

Air France

Sept 7

JNB

32h 50m

1 stop

LAX

Sept 21

LAX

26h 05m

2 stops

JNB

R16 235

Air France

Sept 7

JNB

30h 15m

1 stop

LAX

Sept 21

LAX

26h 05m

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JNB

R16 251

Air France

Sept 7

JNB

32h 50m

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LAX

Sept 21

LAX

26h 05m

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JNB

R16 267

Air France

Sept 7

JNB

32h 50m

1 stop

LAX

Sept 21

LAX

28h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R16 299

Flights to San Diego

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United Airlines

Dec 6

JNB

46h 20m

1 stop

SAN

Jan 1

SAN

25h 45m

2 stops

JNB

R17 044

United Airlines

Nov 17

CPT

24h 56m

1 stop

SAN

Dec 5

SAN

33h 30m

1 stop

CPT

R17 076

British Airways

Feb 10

JNB

30h 35m

1 stop

SAN

Feb 14

SAN

30h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R17 093

British Airways

Jan 21

JNB

30h 35m

1 stop

SAN

Jan 25

SAN

30h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R17 368

British Airways

Jan 21

JNB

30h 35m

1 stop

SAN

Jan 25

SAN

30h 25m

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JNB

R17 384

British Airways

Jan 21

JNB

30h 35m

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SAN

Jan 25

SAN

30h 25m

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JNB

R17 449

Delta

Nov 17

CPT

27h 39m

2 stops

SAN

Dec 7

SAN

26h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R17 627

British Airways

Feb 10

JNB

30h 35m

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SAN

Feb 14

SAN

37h 30m

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JNB

R17 853

British Airways

Feb 10

JNB

30h 06m

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Feb 14

SAN

37h 30m

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JNB

R17 950

British Airways

Jan 21

JNB

30h 35m

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SAN

Jan 25

SAN

35h 53m

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JNB

R18 128

British Airways

Jan 21

JNB

30h 35m

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SAN

Jan 25

SAN

35h 53m

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R18 145

British Airways

Jan 21

JNB

30h 35m

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SAN

Jan 25

SAN

35h 53m

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R18 209

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20:05 - 21:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:47 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles London Heathrow

R15 296Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

20:15 - 15:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

11:45 - 19:40SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 571Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

19:35 - 18:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

17:30 - 10:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 879British Airways

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 9

21:55 - 20:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

31h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:10 - 19:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 895Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 30

21:55 - 16:08JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

27h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

22:55 - 19:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 895Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Nov 1

19:35 - 15:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

18:25 - 10:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

R16 186British Airways

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 20

18:50 - 18:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:15 - 10:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 235Air France

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21

18:50 - 11:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:15 - 10:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 251Air France

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21

18:50 - 16:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

16:45 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 267Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23

20:15 - 21:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

9:30 - 21:35LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Cape Town Intl

R16 267Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

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23:15 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:45 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 35m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R21 155KLM

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

23:15 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:50 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R21 155KLM

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

19:25 - 13:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

27h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

16:22 - 7:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

R22 175British Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 23

19:25 - 13:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

27h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

16:30 - 7:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

R22 175British Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 23

23:15 - 21:03JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 48m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

22:35 - 19:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R22 806Delta

Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Sep 5

23:15 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

21:30 - 19:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R22 806Delta

Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Sep 5

21:45 - 13:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Cairo

17:25 - 7:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m1 stop Cairo

R22 871Egyptair

Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 22

20:55 - 18:06JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 11m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl San Francisco

16:20 - 9:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R23 049Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 22

14:05 - 14:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:35 - 4:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 25m2 stops San Francisco Doha Hamad Intl

R24 150Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27

14:30 - 15:23JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 53m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22:39 - 13:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 51m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R26 594Ethiopian Air

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

20:05-21:39

1 stop34h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 10/11

14:47-12:05

2 stops35h 18m

R15 296

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

20:15-15:45

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

11:45-19:40

1 stop22h 55m

R15 571

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

19:35-18:35

1 stop33h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

17:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

R15 879

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

21:55-20:25

1 stop31h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 30/10

11:10-19:10

1 stop23h 00m

R15 895

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

21:55-16:08

1 stop27h 13m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

22:55-19:10

1 stop34h 15m

R15 895

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/1

19:35-15:20

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 20/1

18:25-10:25

1 stop30h 00m

R16 186

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

18:50-18:40

1 stop32h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 21/9

23:15-10:20

2 stops26h 05m

R16 235

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

18:50-11:40

1 stop25h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 21/9

23:15-10:20

2 stops26h 05m

R16 251

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:50-16:05

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 23/9

16:45-21:20

1 stop43h 35m

R16 267

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

20:15-21:10

1 stop33h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 22/10

9:30-21:35

2 stops27h 05m

R16 267

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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 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 11 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 278
Best Round-Trip Price	R15 296
Fastest flight time	26h 20m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to California from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 278 (Cape Town Intl 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 296 (Cape Town Intl to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to California from South Africa takes 26h 20m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco).

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June has the highest demand for flights to California, with a 8% 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 485/per person and the cheapest flight to California is R439/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 31% 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 11 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 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.

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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.