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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to California from R11 081

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jun 15 — Jun 221
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to California flight deals. Data was last updated 10 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 091

One-way from

R11 081

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 052
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/8-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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16/6
  • 16/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R29 272 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 424 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 June 2025.

Mon 25/817:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/918:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/6R17 091
Mon 16/621:55JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 16mDelta
Mon 18/811:05LAX - JNB
1 stop23h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/6R17 215
Sat 14/620:40JNB - LAX
1 stop29h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 21/622:50LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/6R17 286
Sat 18/1017:50JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 2/1118:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/6R17 304
Tue 14/1019:00JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Tue 4/1117:30LAX - JNB
1 stop27h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 9/6R17 321
Wed 16/719:00JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/98:18LAX - JNB
2 stops24h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6R17 357
Thu 25/918:50JNB - SFO
2 stops34h 31mDelta
Wed 8/107:30SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Deal found 8/6R17 375
Thu 30/1019:45JNB - LAS
2 stops37h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/410:00LAS - JNB
1 stop22h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6R17 446
Mon 25/819:00JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/90:43SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6R17 446
Sun 20/718:50JNB - LAS
2 stops30h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/821:10LAS - JNB
2 stops63h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R17 800
Thu 24/719:00JNB - BUR
2 stops35h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 31/79:02BUR - JNB
2 stops38h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6R17 836
Thu 24/719:00JNB - SNA
2 stops36h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 31/711:58SNA - JNB
2 stops35h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6R17 836

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Johannesburg

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

17:55-16:40

1 stop31h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 8/9

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R17 091

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

18:50-11:20

1 stop25h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/8

5:30-19:40

1 stop29h 10m

R17 268

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

20:40-17:05

1 stop29h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/9

20:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

R17 286

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

17:50-11:45

1 stop26h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

19:45-10:50

1 stop30h 05m

R17 304

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:00-13:00

1 stop27h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/11

17:30-7:05

1 stop27h 35m

R17 321

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

19:00-16:55

1 stop30h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/9

11:15-17:45

1 stop21h 30m

R17 357

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

18:50-20:21

2 stops34h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 8/10

7:30-19:40

1 stop27h 10m

R17 375

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

19:45-23:52

2 stops37h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/4

10:00-17:45

1 stop22h 45m

R17 446

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

19:00-19:03

2 stops33h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

0:43-17:45

2 stops32h 02m

R17 446

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

18:50-16:11

2 stops30h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/8

21:10-21:20

2 stops63h 10m

R17 800

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to California (average of R924). Flying from Johannesburg to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 10 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from Johannesburg to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 952 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 355 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 463 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to California one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to California are Qatar Airways (R11 754), Turkish Airlines (R12 942), and Singapore Airlines (R13 758).

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Johannesburg to California, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Los Angeles, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Johannesburg OR Tambo - San Diego, as they are the most popular.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to California (average of R924). Flying from Johannesburg to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 June 2025.
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SWISSCheapestR14 583AverageR17 267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR14 926AverageR17 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 329AverageR19 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 982AverageR21 279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 213AverageR18 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 218AverageR23 426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 266AverageR18 536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 373AverageR17 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 765AverageR18 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR17 966AverageR21 603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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