How long is the flight from California to South Africa?

On average, it takes 24h 45m to fly from California to South Africa if you fly out of San Diego (the most popular airport in California) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Los Angeles and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 25h 55m.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines, British Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from California according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to South Africa?

Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to South Africa?

Prices for flights from California to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to South Africa?

There are 5 operators available for flights from California to South Africa as of January 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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19:50 - 10:35LAX-JNB

29h 45m1 stop

17:55 - 11:45JNB-LAX

26h 50m1 stop

R15 743Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 30

18:50 - 10:35SFO-JNB

30h 45m1 stop

17:50 - 10:30JNB-SFO

25h 40m1 stop

R16 582Turkish Airlines

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Tue, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 15

22:20 - 10:20LAX-JNB

27h 00m1 stop

21:15 - 20:15JNB-LAX

32h 00m1 stop

R18 575American Airlines

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Fri, Mar 14 - Fri, May 16

18:30 - 10:20SFO-JNB

30h 50m1 stop

21:15 - 17:15JNB-SFO

29h 00m1 stop

R18 668American Airlines

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Sun, Mar 16 - Sun, Mar 30

17:30 - 10:20SFO-JNB

30h 50m1 stop

19:25 - 16:00JNB-SFO

29h 35m1 stop

R18 799British Airways

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Sat, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 23

0:30 - 7:40LAX-JNB

46h 10m1 stop

11:20 - 10:45JNB-LAX

32h 25m1 stop

R19 451Cathay Pacific

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Wed, May 7 - Sun, May 18

0:30 - 7:40LAX-JNB

46h 10m1 stop

11:20 - 22:15JNB-LAX

43h 55m1 stop

R19 470Cathay Pacific

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Wed, May 7 - Sat, May 17

13:04 - 10:45LAX-JNB

35h 41m2 stops

19:05 - 15:04JNB-LAX

29h 59m2 stops

R19 600

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Wed, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 24

22:50 - 16:00SFO-JNB

32h 10m2 stops

1:15 - 12:45JNB-SFO

44h 30m2 stops

R20 196

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Tue, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 21

20:05 - 7:00LAX-JNB

25h 55m1 stop

19:25 - 14:55JNB-LAX

28h 30m1 stop

R20 718British Airways

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Wed, May 28 - Thu, Jun 12

American Airlines flights from California to South Africa

Our best American Airlines deals on California to South Africa flight tickets

American Airlines

Mar 14

LAX22:20Los Angeles

27h 00m

1 stop

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 16

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

LAX20:15Los Angeles

R18 575

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American Airlines

Feb 3

LAX13:28Los Angeles

32h 02m

2 stops

JNB7:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 4

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 20m

1 stop

LAX14:45Los Angeles

R18 631

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American Airlines

Mar 16

SFO18:30San Francisco

30h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 30

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m

1 stop

SFO17:15San Francisco

R18 668

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British Airways flights from California to South Africa

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British Airways

Mar 8

SFO17:30San Francisco

30h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 23

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 35m

1 stop

SFO16:00San Francisco

R18 799

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British Airways

May 28

LAX20:05Los Angeles

25h 55m

1 stop

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 12

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m

1 stop

LAX14:55Los Angeles

R20 718

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British Airways

May 24

LAX15:45Los Angeles

30h 15m

1 stop

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 14

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

1 stop

LAX17:35Los Angeles

R20 737

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from California is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R19 283, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until September to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R19 935.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was R19 345. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from California to South Africa on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around R28 117. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from California in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R24 282 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is at midday when prices are around R36 417.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from California when booking 3 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R25 175 when searching 3 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from California for as low as R20 830 on momondo.

Cheap California to South Africa flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R9 986
Fastest flight time	19h 50m
Direct flights	None
Airports in South Africa	2 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from California in the past 72 hours is R9 986. The best return flight deal from California to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 743.

The fastest flight from California to South Africa takes 19h 50m

There are no direct flights from California to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport, San Francisco Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Los Angeles Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to South Africa?
Prices for flights from California to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to South Africa?
There are 5 operators available for flights from California to South Africa as of January 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 808	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 907 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 127	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 658 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R16 729	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 8 918 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R17 802	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 6 797 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R21 111	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 3 721 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for California to South Africa flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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