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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to California from R10 145

JNB — LAX
Sep 23 — Sep 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to California

Tue 6/1020:15 -
1 stop28h 40m
Mon 12/108:00 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 23/8R15 522
Tue 27/1021:40 -
1 stop32h 35m
Tue 3/1117:10 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 20/8R15 842
Mon 24/821:55 -
1 stop25h 07m
Mon 31/822:40 -
1 stop36h 00m
Deal found 24/8R15 858
Thu 12/1121:40 -
1 stop26h 30m
Thu 26/1113:00 -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 20/8R15 890
Mon 5/1021:55 -
1 stop23h 08m
Sat 24/109:41 -
2 stops24h 29m
Deal found 23/8R15 986
Mon 14/920:15 -
1 stop25h 55m
Mon 28/917:55 -
2 stops29h 50m
Deal found 23/8R16 050
Mon 7/918:50 -
1 stop32h 50m
Mon 21/923:15 -
2 stops26h 05m
Deal found 20/8R16 098
Tue 3/1121:20 -
2 stops35h 10m
Wed 11/1118:59 -
2 stops38h 11m
Deal found 20/8R16 210
Tue 6/1020:15 -
1 stop28h 30m
Sun 18/106:00 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 20/8R16 226
Mon 7/920:15 -
1 stop28h 40m
Sun 20/911:33 -
1 stop23h 07m
Deal found 23/8R16 274
Tue 3/1119:35 -
2 stops35h 49m
Wed 11/1114:53 -
2 stops33h 32m
Deal found 23/8R16 290
Mon 5/1021:55 -
1 stop33h 07m
Mon 12/1012:38 -
1 stop22h 02m
Deal found 24/8R16 306

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Round-trip from

R15 506

One-way from

R10 145

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R21 875
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 8/10-15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 36m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R25 375 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 941 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

20:15-18:49

2 stops31h 34m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 28/9

8:10-21:35

2 stops28h 25m

R16 258

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

19:35-21:24

2 stops35h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/11

14:53-10:25

2 stops33h 32m

R16 290

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

21:55-23:42

2 stops34h 47m

San Diego

Mon 12/10

14:10-19:40

1 stop20h 30m

R16 306

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

21:20-22:30

2 stops35h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/11

14:00-19:10

1 stop43h 10m

R16 306

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

19:35-18:30

2 stops32h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 15/11

22:41-10:25

2 stops25h 44m

R16 322

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:15-22:21

2 stops35h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

6:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R16 386

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

20:15-17:59

2 stops30h 44m

San Diego

Sat 31/10

13:53-8:20

2 stops33h 27m

R16 434

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

19:35-21:27

2 stops35h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/11

8:47-10:25

2 stops39h 38m

R16 562

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

19:35-19:10

2 stops33h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 15/11

13:10-10:25

2 stops35h 15m

R16 610

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

22:00-15:44

2 stops27h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 16/11

7:15-18:35

2 stops25h 20m

R16 706

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to California (average of R16 114). Flying from Johannesburg to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R21 827). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to California flights typically cost between R17 242 and R21 379 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 842 on Virgin Atlantic (Oct 27–Nov 3).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to California?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to California, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Johannesburg to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 734 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
695 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 187 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to California?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg to California can take about 34h 47m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 306. The distance between Johannesburg and California is about 16592 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 389), Turkish Airlines (R10 628), and Singapore Airlines (R11 197).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Johannesburg to California, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - San Francisco, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Los Angeles Los Angeles or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to California (average of R16 114). Flying from Johannesburg to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R21 827). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestR13 578AverageR15 561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 065AverageR17 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 307AverageR15 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 867AverageR19 657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 931AverageR16 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 318AverageR17 768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 409AverageR18 272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 674AverageR17 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 905AverageR19 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 159AverageR19 952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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