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Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR17 041
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR16 674
San Diego
San Diego2 stopsR18 343
San Jose
San Jose2 stopsR22 452

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February

High season

December

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Top 5 airlines flying to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to California. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3278 reviews
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
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I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2025DXB - LAX
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I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The seats were very comfortable and spacious. The entertainment was amazing, and so was the food!

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

My only complaint is that the pocket in front of me was ripped and my things, like iPad and airline magazines, kept slipping to the floor.

Flight delayed yet again. Crew apathetic and unhelpful re affect on connecting flight.

I think Virgin is one of the best flying experiences, especially from/to the UK. The staff are so helpful and fun, the food is good, seats comfortable, goof entertainment and great value. Check in and boarding is pretty pain free. I also find that the other passengers are generally so kind and considerate than when I've flown other airlines.

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

I feel bad, but Swiss airlines is not an airlines I will ever fly again. Their cabins are basic, seats are extremely uncomfortable, crew is a hit or a miss with service. What's worse is how they make you feel they are there to make money and not make your travel needs be met or make your travel a pleasure. They charge for 2nd bags, seat selection and felt like a budget arinines frontier/spirit airline attitude and approach. Their business class is from the early 2000s, basic. Additionally, planes going to India, are old, falling apart and not maintained. Even the crew mentioned this is typical of the airline having older planes going to India. Panels detached and loose or stuck with duct tape, seats scruffed up and dirty, seatbelts roughed up. The scariest thing was when I saw a window panel next to where I was sitting loose and dangling. The crew mentioned it's only cosmetic and assured the integrity of the plane was inspected by the maintenance crew. This is where they confessed about planes going to India being old. I UNFORTUNATELY would NOT recommend Swiss airlines to anyone and will NEVER fly with them again!

The ANA crew and their members were all extremely nice and caring. Shout out to the crews for working on Christmas and New Years. Y'all the real MVP

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

Service and food were decent, seats are a bit too narrow. Leg room is normal. Bathroom should be cleaned more frequently. WiFi is cumbersome and should be simplified.

they have cancell the flight with no reasons, My parents were in the cold weather in the airport for 24 hours they did not give any hotel and food. I hate Turkish Airline, this is our last time that we ha ve chosen Turkish Airline.

Same as before boarding process and lack of crew experience in the process

Turkish Airlines is amazing. I have a problem with the ticket I purchased through the kayak website. I have filed a complaint related to the fact that I was contacted by phone on the day I purchased the ticket and told that the amount that the ticket had been advertised for was not accurate and that I had to pay more. This is totally fraudulent. I will look into addressing this further tomorrow and will never ever use kayak again.

Bad service and food was not good. Give very less food.

Crew members, pilots and flight attendants are excellent. Beside, that, customer service is very lacking in all aspects of Turkish airlines

The ac did not work and the plane was deployed for the AC BUT IT NEVER WORKED. I have high blood pressure and I was SWEATING AND NEARLY PASSED OUT. Do better.

For me it was a good experience… thank you Turkish Airlines

Old aircraft, very very low business class standards, no privacy between the seats, horrible old TVs, tiny bathrooms.

Good service, the airline also provided a traveling kit bag (tooth brush, socks, slippers, visor for sleeping).

Boarding crew is unfriendly as i was asked to handover carryon luggage too upto final destination Bangalore I was not prepared for that and i had to travel without my diabetic and hypertension medicines

American Airlines seemed to run a 'dry' flight. No alcohol was offered at any point with meals. Breakfast was a bit tasteless. The 'hot pocket' whatever that is, was horrid breadish pastry with very little filling. Decaf coffee was horrid. Seats didn't seem as wide or spacious as usual, especually for a ten hour flight.

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

Less than average, low level of shared required information needed during the transfer from airport to another, also the used team during boarding In Indianapolis station is Not Professional

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

Flight got diverted because of an emergency and the crew were fantastic and probably saved that passenger’s life. While in emergency landing some measures could have been taken to prevent additional delays. In general not great experience with BA. I used to fly BA years ago all the time, very disappointed by the whole experience, seats were tight, bathrooms tight.

Business class area too small and chair and equipment not comfortable .

Lost my luggage in London Was double charged for luggage

Boarding could have been better organized. The one member of staff disappeared for a while so boarding by group relied on honesty.

I never made this flight but the staff helped to get me rebooked (see previous review)

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These are the cheapest return flights to California found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/3Mi
1 stopSWISS
30h 00mJNB-SFO
24/3Mo
1 stopSWISS
29h 00mSFO-JNB
R16 674
12/3Mi
1 stop
30h 00mJNB-SFO
24/3Mo
2 stops
53h 35mSFO-JNB
R16 986
7/4Mo
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
31h 40mJNB-LAS
21/4Mo
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
28h 10mLAS-JNB
R17 720
24/3Mo
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
33h 20mJNB-LAS
30/3So
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
28h 05mLAS-JNB
R17 793
17/5Sa
1 stopBritish Airways
25h 35mJNB-SFO
30/6Mo
1 stopBritish Airways
29h 05mSFO-JNB
R19 389
2/5Fr
2 stopsBritish Airways
29h 02mJNB-LAS
7/5Mi
1 stopBritish Airways
23h 55mLAS-JNB
R19 425
24/3Mo
2 stopsUnited Airlines
27h 37mCPT-LAX
14/4Mo
1 stopUnited Airlines
23h 30mLAX-CPT
R20 930
24/3Mo
2 stopsUnited Airlines
34h 05mCPT-LAX
30/3So
2 stopsUnited Airlines
29h 30mLAX-CPT
R21 003
22/4Di
1 stopEmirates
33h 50mJNB-LAX
29/4Di
1 stopEmirates
43h 10mLAX-JNB
R22 654
16/4Mi
1 stopEmirates
33h 35mJNB-SFO
24/4Do
1 stopEmirates
38h 10mSFO-JNB
R22 691

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Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to California found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/3Mo
1 stopQatar Airways
26h 50mJNB-LAX
R10 933
2/6Mo
1 stopQatar Airways
26h 20mJNB-LAX
R11 098
24/4Do
1 stopTurkish Airlines
25h 45mJNB-SFO
R13 519
7/3Fr
1 stopTurkish Airlines
27h 50mCPT-LAX
R13 556
20/4So
1 stopEmirates
33h 35mJNB-SFO
R16 601
20/4So
1 stopEmirates
33h 35mJNB-SFO
R16 619
7/8Do
2 stopsBritish Airways
28h 31mJNB-LAX
R18 288
29/7Di
2 stopsBritish Airways
30h 00mJNB-SFO
R18 288
29/7Di
3 stopsUnited Airlines
34h 43mJNB-SFO
R21 645
22/4Di
2 stopsUnited Airlines
36h 55mJNB-ONT
R21 939

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to California that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/2Di
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
37h 35mCPT-LAX
3/3Mo
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
23h 40mLAX-CPT
R17 610
25/2Di
multi-stop
44h 15mCPT-LAX
3/3Mo
multi-stop
33h 05mLAX-CPT
R19 260
25/2Di
multi-stop
32h 15mCPT-LAX
3/3Mo
multi-stop
33h 05mLAX-CPT
R20 269
25/2Di
multi-stop
34h 00mCPT-LAX
3/3Mo
multi-stop
28h 40mLAX-CPT
R31 991
25/2Di
multi-stopUnited Airlines
31h 35mCPT-LAX
2/3So
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 15mLAX-CPT
R32 981
27/2Do
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
26h 00mJNB-SFO
10/3Mo
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
29h 55mSFO-JNB
R88 469
27/2Do
multi-stopBritish Airways
29h 35mJNB-SFO
10/3Mo
multi-stopBritish Airways
28h 00mSFO-JNB
R98 540
27/2Do
multi-stopDelta
35h 14mJNB-SFO
9/3So
multi-stopDelta
36h 30mSFO-JNB
R113 178
27/2Do
multi-stopDelta
35h 14mJNB-SFO
9/3So
multi-stopDelta
36h 30mSFO-JNB
R113 251
27/2Do
multi-stopUnited Airlines
27h 32mCPT-LAX
9/3So
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 48mLAX-CPT
R213 020

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