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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to California from R10 163

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Feb 10 — Feb 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 11 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 413

One-way from

R10 163

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 378
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 10/2-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 56m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R24 102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 208 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 11 January 2026.

Tue 10/221:55JNB - LAS
1 stop31h 01mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 17/212:05LAS - JNB
1 stop20h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/1R14 413
Tue 21/421:15JNB - BUR
2 stops45h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/510:05BUR - JNB
2 stops35h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1R14 429
Mon 20/419:25JNB - BUR
2 stops51h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/516:29BUR - JNB
2 stops53h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1R14 446
Fri 24/421:15JNB - BUR
2 stops33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/513:16BUR - JNB
2 stops35h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1R14 808
Tue 21/421:15JNB - BUR
2 stops45h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 28/416:29BUR - JNB
2 stops29h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1R14 989
Mon 20/419:25JNB - BUR
2 stops51h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 28/416:29BUR - JNB
2 stops29h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1R15 006
Mon 20/419:25JNB - BUR
2 stops51h 43mAmerican Airlines
Wed 29/413:16BUR - JNB
2 stops32h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1R15 022
Fri 24/421:15JNB - BUR
2 stops33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 29/413:16BUR - JNB
2 stops32h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1R15 368
Tue 3/219:10JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/218:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1R15 483
Mon 20/421:15JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 27/416:39LAX - JNB
2 stops29h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/1R15 500
Wed 21/119:35JNB - LAS
2 stops34h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 26/115:20LAS - JNB
2 stops30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/1R15 516
Tue 27/119:10JNB - LAX
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 25/218:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/1R15 533

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Johannesburg

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

21:55-18:56

1 stop31h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 17/2

12:05-19:00

1 stop20h 55m

R14 413

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

21:15-9:23

2 stops45h 08m

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 1/5

16:29-7:00

2 stops53h 31m

R14 429

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

21:15-15:58

2 stops51h 43m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 2/5

10:05-9:25

2 stops38h 20m

R14 429

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

21:15-9:23

2 stops45h 08m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 2/5

10:05-7:00

2 stops35h 55m

R14 429

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

21:15-9:23

2 stops45h 08m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 27/4

16:29-9:25

2 stops31h 56m

R14 429

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

21:15-15:58

2 stops51h 43m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 2/5

10:05-7:00

2 stops35h 55m

R14 429

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

21:15-15:58

2 stops51h 43m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 27/4

10:05-7:00

2 stops35h 55m

R14 429

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R15 780

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

22:00-14:35

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

8:30-19:00

1 stop24h 30m

R15 945

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

19:05-11:05

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R15 961

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to California

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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 R14 050). Flying from Johannesburg to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 928). 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.

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 11 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 144 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 157 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 666 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to California?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg to California can take about 31h 01m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 413. The distance between Johannesburg and California is about 16370 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 (R9 380), Singapore Airlines (R10 941), and Turkish Airlines (R11 807).

  • 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 - Ontario or Johannesburg OR Tambo - San Francisco, as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to California?

    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 R14 050). Flying from Johannesburg to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 928). 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 11 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR13 549AverageR17 075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR13 867AverageR16 426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 242AverageR19 614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapestR14 524AverageR15 636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 629AverageR16 381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 004AverageR18 516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 081AverageR16 427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 250AverageR19 060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 253AverageR16 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 378AverageR17 115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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