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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to California from R10 017

JNB — LAX
Oct 1 — Oct 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to California

Wed 14/1020:15 -
2 stops30h 47m
Wed 21/108:00 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 30/8R15 453
Mon 12/1020:15 -
2 stops36h 27m
Mon 19/1010:53 -
1 stop23h 47m
Deal found 28/8R15 599
Tue 3/1119:35 -
1 stop30h 35m
Tue 24/1118:00 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 31/8R15 663
Wed 14/1020:15 -
1 stop32h 55m
Wed 21/109:44 -
1 stop24h 56m
Deal found 30/8R16 002
Thu 10/1221:40 -
1 stop26h 30m
Thu 14/117:10 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 29/8R16 002
Tue 20/1020:15 -
1 stop25h 55m
Tue 27/1023:05 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 28/8R16 018
Sun 13/920:15 -
1 stop33h 50m
Sat 26/917:55 -
2 stops31h 30m
Deal found 27/8R16 034
Mon 14/920:15 -
2 stops32h 22m
Thu 14/111:45 -
2 stops34h 35m
Deal found 31/8R16 050
Thu 12/1121:40 -
2 stops35h 24m
Thu 4/210:45 -
2 stops35h 35m
Deal found 29/8R16 066
Mon 12/1020:15 -
2 stops32h 43m
Mon 19/1017:40 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 28/8R16 099
Thu 26/1119:40 -
1 stop27h 20m
Thu 3/1218:55 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 29/8R16 131
Tue 13/1020:15 -
1 stop28h 40m
Tue 20/106:00 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 30/8R16 212

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Round-trip from

R15 453

One-way from

R10 017

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 389
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 27m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R27 722 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 347 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

20:15-21:05

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 26/9

17:55-10:25

2 stops31h 30m

R16 034

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

22:00-16:40

2 stops28h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 24/11

23:59-18:35

2 stops32h 36m

R16 373

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

20:15-15:55

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

11:44-19:40

1 stop22h 56m

R16 373

JohannesburgSanta Ana

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

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

21:20-20:56

2 stops33h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/11

14:00-19:10

1 stop43h 10m

R16 421

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 421

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

20:15-20:34

2 stops33h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 20/10

12:29-19:40

1 stop22h 11m

R16 808

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

23:59-12:10

1 stop46h 11m

San Diego

Tue 24/11

15:00-11:25

2 stops34h 25m

R16 889

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

23:15-20:50

2 stops30h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

23:55-19:40

1 stop34h 45m

R17 018

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 10/3

19:35-11:00

1 stop29h 25m

R17 163

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Sun 31/1

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R17 163

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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 R16 244). Flying from Johannesburg to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 374). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to California flights typically cost between R15 276 and R18 422 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 002 on Virgin Atlantic (Dec 10–Jan 14).

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
1 569 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 569 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

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
3 722 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

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
4 478 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 569 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

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
8 195 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

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 28h 40m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 373. The distance between Johannesburg and California is about 16694 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 465), Turkish Airlines (R9 712), and Singapore Airlines (R11 287).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to California (average of R16 244). Flying from Johannesburg to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 374). 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 687AverageR15 686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 176AverageR16 971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 422AverageR15 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 987AverageR18 449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 255AverageR16 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 461AverageR17 908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 533AverageR18 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 801AverageR17 127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR17 042AverageR19 794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 345AverageR20 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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