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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to California from R12 248

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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 14 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 217

One-way from

R12 248

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 922
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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10/6
  • 10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 44m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R29 587 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 937 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 14 March 2025.

Thu 1/517:50JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 8/518:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3R17 217
Tue 1/418:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 30mDelta
Tue 15/46:00LAX - JNB
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Deal found 13/3R17 437
Mon 24/319:40JNB - SNA
2 stops35h 46mDelta
Fri 4/421:30SNA - JNB
1 stop37h 10mDelta
Deal found 13/3R17 492
Tue 1/418:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/48:00LAX - JNB
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R17 510
Wed 26/323:55JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 14mDelta
Sun 6/46:00SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Deal found 14/3R17 510
Wed 21/518:50JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 15mAir France
Thu 5/618:30LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 00mAir France
Deal found 14/3R17 583
Sun 28/920:40JNB - LAS
1 stop31h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 12/1021:10LAS - JNB
1 stop28h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/3R17 767
Tue 18/319:10JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 25/319:55LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R18 024
Mon 7/418:50JNB - OAK
2 stops37h 56mDelta
Tue 6/56:00OAK - JNB
2 stops52h 40mDelta
Deal found 14/3R18 244
Tue 18/319:30JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 25/313:10LAX - JNB
2 stops37h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/3R18 427
Thu 27/319:30JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 6/416:10SFO - JNB
1 stop33h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/3R18 574
Tue 18/314:35JNB - LAX
3 stops34h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/323:40LAX - JNB
3 stops43h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/3R18 647

Find flights from Johannesburg to California within your budget

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 14 March 2025.

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Johannesburg

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/5

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 8/5

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R17 217

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

18:50-18:20

1 stop32h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 15/4

6:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R17 437

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

19:40-22:26

2 stops35h 46m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/4

21:30-19:40

1 stop37h 10m

R17 492

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

18:50-18:20

1 stop32h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 15/4

8:00-21:20

2 stops28h 20m

R17 510

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

23:55-21:09

2 stops30h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 6/4

6:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R17 510

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

18:50-16:05

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/6

18:30-8:30

1 stop29h 00m

R17 583

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

20:40-19:20

1 stop31h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 17/4

12:45-10:20

2 stops36h 35m

R17 987

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

18:50-23:46

2 stops37h 56m

Oakland

Tue 6/5

6:00-19:40

2 stops52h 40m

R18 244

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

20:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 17/4

21:20-10:20

1 stop28h 00m

R18 445

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

19:30-20:00

2 stops33h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 6/4

16:10-10:20

1 stop33h 10m

R18 574

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to California

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 March 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 14 March 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
1 279 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 944 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 320 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 564 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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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 Etihad Airways (R12 248), Qatar Airways (R13 330), and Turkish Airlines (R13 568).

  • 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 - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl 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?

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  • 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 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 14 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 965AverageR17 003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR15 081AverageR17 018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 436AverageR18 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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DeltaCheapestR16 232AverageR24 313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 373AverageR19 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 528AverageR22 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 551AverageR19 421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 591AverageR20 699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 720AverageR19 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 933AverageR17 910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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