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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to California from R10 719

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Apr 30 — May 71
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 25 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 040

One-way from

R10 719

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 067
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/8-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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14/5
  • 14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R29 558 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 385 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 April 2025.

Sun 24/817:55JNB - LAX
1 stop37h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/919:55LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/4R18 040
Thu 8/517:50JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 20/518:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/4R18 040
Sun 11/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 25mDelta
Tue 20/56:15SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Deal found 24/4R18 134
Mon 9/620:40JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 16/620:05LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/4R18 190
Tue 6/521:20JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/618:40LAX - JNB
1 stop28h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4R18 284
Wed 7/518:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 20mDelta
Fri 6/618:30LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Deal found 25/4R18 302
Tue 20/520:40JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 10/621:20SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/4R18 302
Fri 23/518:50JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 15mAir France
Fri 30/513:40LAX - JNB
1 stop34h 10mAir France
Deal found 25/4R18 359
Thu 12/618:50JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/613:50LAX - JNB
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R18 453
Sun 8/623:15JNB - LAS
1 stop28h 20mDelta
Sun 15/610:35LAS - JNB
2 stops25h 45mDelta
Deal found 24/4R18 471
Mon 9/618:50JNB - LAS
2 stops30h 25mAir France
Mon 16/615:09LAS - JNB
2 stops32h 21mAir France
Deal found 25/4R18 509
Tue 10/618:50JNB - SNA
2 stops36h 45mDelta
Tue 17/69:46SNA - JNB
2 stops37h 44mDelta
Deal found 24/4R18 565

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

17:55-22:25

1 stop37h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 17/9

19:55-10:35

1 stop29h 40m

R18 040

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

17:50-10:35

1 stop25h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R18 040

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 19/5

14:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

R18 134

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

20:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/6

20:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

R18 190

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

21:20-13:30

1 stop25h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/6

18:40-8:35

1 stop28h 55m

R18 284

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

18:50-18:10

1 stop32h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/6

18:30-8:30

1 stop29h 00m

R18 302

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

20:40-14:15

1 stop26h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

21:20-10:20

1 stop28h 00m

R18 302

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

18:50-16:05

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 30/5

13:40-8:50

1 stop34h 10m

R18 359

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

18:50-16:05

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/6

13:50-21:20

1 stop22h 30m

R18 453

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

23:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 15/6

10:35-21:20

2 stops25h 45m

R18 471

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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 25 April 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 25 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 208 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 920 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
780 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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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 338), Etihad Airways (R12 202), and Turkish Airlines (R13 685).

  • 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 - San Francisco or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, as they are the most popular.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 25 April 2025.
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SWISSCheapestR15 441AverageR17 649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 803AverageR18 705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 972AverageR22 182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 618AverageR24 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 686AverageR19 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 921AverageR22 894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 983AverageR19 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 223AverageR19 011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 336AverageR18 343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 634AverageR21 222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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