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Cheap flights from California to South Africa from R11 051

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13:00 - 12:00LAX-CPT
37h 00m1 stop
17:15 - 18:00CPT-LAX
33h 45m1 stop
R15 971Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 11
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16:35 - 11:45CPT-LAX
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R16 062Turkish Airlines
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R18 320Qatar Airways
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45h 14m2 stops
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R19 128Qatar Airways
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R19 477Cathay Pacific
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R19 807Kenya Airways
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32h 00m2 stops
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R19 881
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R19 954Kenya Airways
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R20 395Cathay Pacific
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R20 395
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R11 051Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Jan 31
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R11 088
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R12 593Qatar Airways
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R12 648Qatar Airways
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R12 648Turkish Airlines
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R12 850Alaska Airlines
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R13 327Turkish Airlines
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R33 997British Airways
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R34 107American Airlines
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R34 548SWISS
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R35 612United Airlines
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R35 833United Airlines
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R36 585Delta
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R37 099Delta
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R38 550Qatar Airways
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R52 097Qatar Airways
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Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 9
19:10 - 19:20LAX-CPT
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R60 082SWISS
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Delta flights from California to South Africa

Our best Delta deals on California to South Africa flight tickets
Delta
Feb 5
LAX6:15Los Angeles
26h 45m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 13
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 51m
2 stops
LAX18:31Los Angeles
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Delta
Mar 8
LAX7:15Los Angeles
25h 45m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 29
JNB23:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 12m
2 stops
LAX22:07Los Angeles
R24 048
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Delta
Apr 3
ONT12:39Ontario
20h 11m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
Apr 15
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
24h 19m
1 stop
ONT11:24Ontario
R25 443
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Lufthansa flights from California to South Africa

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Lufthansa
Jan 12
LAX17:30Los Angeles
27h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 19
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 05m
1 stop
LAX15:15Los Angeles
R26 012
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Lufthansa
Dec 30
LAX17:30Los Angeles
28h 10m
1 stop
CPT7:40Cape Town Intl
Jan 12
CPT9:30Cape Town Intl
39h 45m
1 stop
LAX15:15Los Angeles
R35 282
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Lufthansa
Jan 4
LAX17:30Los Angeles
28h 10m
1 stop
CPT7:40Cape Town Intl
Jan 18
CPT9:30Cape Town Intl
37h 35m
2 stops
LAX13:05Los Angeles
R38 219
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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 R18 999, 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 January to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R19 165.

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 060. 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 R27 703. 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 R23 924 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 R35 881.

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

The ideal time to book your flight to South Africa is 19 days in advance, when prices tend to average R24 682. However, in the past 72 hours, people saw flights from California for as low as R302 268.

Can stopping save me money on California to South Africa flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between California to South Africa.

Cheap California to South Africa flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R11 051

Fastest flight time

19h 47m

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 R11 051. The best return flight deal from California to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 971.
The fastest flight from California to South Africa takes 19h 47m
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 - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

  • 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.

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  • 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

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R13 605Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 899 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R14 130Free CancellationRating
7,5
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R17 540Free CancellationRating
6,6
6 815 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R17 733Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 035 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R20 800Free CancellationRating
7,5
3 787 reviews
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