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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California from R7 795

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jul 25 — Aug 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 June 2026.

Mon 19/1021:55
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop32h 22m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 6/1110:59
LAS
-
JNB
2 stops35h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/6R8 539
Sun 18/1020:15
JNB
-
LAS
2 stops33h 41m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 6/1110:59
LAS
-
JNB
2 stops35h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/6R9 018
Mon 22/622:00
JNB
-
LAS
2 stops29h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 22/79:56
LAS
-
JNB
1 stop23h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6R17 325
Mon 2/1122:00
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop33h 41m
United Airlines
Thu 12/116:00
LAS
-
JNB
2 stops26h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/6R17 507
Mon 6/721:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/818:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R17 820
Mon 22/621:55
JNB
-
LAS
2 stops32h 15m
Delta
Tue 7/76:19
LAS
-
JNB
2 stops28h 21m
Delta
Deal found 21/6R17 936
Thu 23/719:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 14m
British Airways
Mon 27/719:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 21/6R18 052
Thu 15/1017:55
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 22/1020:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6R18 118
Tue 8/923:15
JNB
-
LAS
2 stops30h 52m
KLM
Mon 21/920:25
LAS
-
JNB
1 stop39h 55m
KLM
Deal found 25/6R18 266
Wed 15/718:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/816:45
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6R18 266
Tue 11/821:15
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops54h 00m
British Airways
Fri 21/814:27
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops57h 58m
British Airways
Deal found 21/6R18 266
Wed 1/723:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop24h 30m
Delta
Tue 28/77:35
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops27h 05m
Delta
Deal found 24/6R18 299

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to California flight deals. Data was last updated 25 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 539

One-way from

R7 795

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 769
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 19/10-6/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 43m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 27m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 530 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 734 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

20:15-20:56

2 stops33h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/11

10:59-8:20

2 stops35h 21m

R9 018

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

22:00-21:41

1 stop33h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/11

11:38-18:35

1 stop20h 57m

R17 507

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

19:25-15:39

2 stops29h 14m

San Diego

Mon 27/7

19:40-9:25

1 stop28h 45m

R18 052

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

21:15-19:19

2 stops31h 04m

San Diego

Tue 18/8

19:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R18 382

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

23:15-23:53

2 stops33h 38m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 15/8

23:59-19:40

1 stop34h 41m

R18 498

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

23:55-18:50

2 stops28h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/1

7:05-22:00

2 stops28h 55m

R18 564

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

22:00-20:10

2 stops31h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

21:20-18:30

2 stops36h 10m

R18 729

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

19:35-14:55

1 stop29h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 27/1

20:35-10:25

1 stop27h 50m

R18 762

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

20:10-10:20

1 stop29h 10m

R18 844

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

22:00-11:53

1 stop22h 53m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

21:20-18:30

2 stops36h 10m

R18 911

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of R8 621). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R29 761). 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 OR Tambo Airport to California?

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

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 25 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California, such as KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
690 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 893 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 731 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 071 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in 29h 14m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, or British Airways to get the fastest option. There are 16592 km between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and California. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California are Qatar Airways (R9 691), Singapore Airlines (R10 265), and Turkish Airlines (R11 730).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo to California that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to California?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of R8 621). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R29 761). 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 OR Tambo to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 468AverageR20 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR14 014AverageR16 050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 537AverageR17 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 612AverageR18 728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 766AverageR16 029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 222AverageR16 613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 556AverageR18 272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 692AverageR19 965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 815AverageR18 220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 104AverageR17 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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