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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to California from R11 208

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
May 10 — May 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 April 2026.

Mon 9/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 30m
British Airways
Mon 4/117:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 9/4R15 933
Tue 19/521:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/518:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 098
Thu 8/1017:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/1119:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 294
Mon 25/518:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/620:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4R16 311
Mon 5/1018:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/1119:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 376
Mon 5/1018:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/1119:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R16 442
Sat 3/1017:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/1119:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 606
Sun 4/1018:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/1119:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 721
Mon 25/518:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/620:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R16 754
Mon 5/1018:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/1119:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R16 754
Sun 4/1018:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/1119:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R16 770
Sun 4/1018:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 31/1019:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 934

Find 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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 098

One-way from

R11 208

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 411
19/5-26/5
  • 19/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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8/6
  • 8/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 075 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 445 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

19:25-16:45

2 stops30h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

18:05-9:25

1 stop30h 20m

R17 312

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

19:25-14:50

1 stop28h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/6

22:30-9:25

2 stops25h 55m

R17 656

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

20:25-21:35

2 stops34h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

13:05-8:50

2 stops34h 45m

R19 806

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

9:45-14:20

2 stops37h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

9:36-8:15

2 stops37h 39m

R20 971

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

19:25-15:52

2 stops29h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 28/5

14:43-9:25

2 stops33h 42m

R21 070

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 30/9

17:35-8:25

2 stops29h 50m

R21 578

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

19:25-17:50

1 stop31h 25m

San Diego

Sun 22/11

18:00-7:35

1 stop27h 35m

R21 890
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

19:00-12:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

8:45-18:35

1 stop23h 50m

R21 939

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

23:15-20:45

2 stops30h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 28/5

7:05-21:20

2 stops29h 15m

R21 988

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

19:00-17:07

2 stops31h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

10:20-18:35

1 stop22h 15m

R22 038

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to California (average of R14 260). Flying from Johannesburg to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 884). 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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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 April 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
1 493 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
685 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 560 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 305 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 867 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to California?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg to California can take about 26h 40m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R21 939. The distance between Johannesburg and California is about 16966 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 577), Singapore Airlines (R10 199), and Turkish Airlines (R11 793).

  • 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 Los Angeles, Johannesburg OR Tambo - San Francisco or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Ontario, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to California (average of R14 260). Flying from Johannesburg to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 884). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 381AverageR20 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 924AverageR15 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 188AverageR19 579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 573AverageR16 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 671AverageR15 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR14 703AverageR19 834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 206AverageR16 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 419AverageR17 427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 625AverageR20 063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR15 685AverageR17 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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