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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California from R10 136

JNB — LAX
Oct 6 — Oct 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to California

Wed 14/1020:15 -
2 stops31h 59m
Wed 21/1010:53 -
1 stop23h 47m
Deal found 2/9R15 347
Sun 13/920:15 -
2 stops36h 32m
Sun 20/912:50 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 4/9R15 363
Tue 20/1021:15 -
1 stop26h 40m
Wed 20/118:00 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 4/9R15 538
Thu 24/921:55 -
1 stop27h 09m
Sat 10/1022:55 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 4/9R15 697
Mon 5/1021:55 -
1 stop35h 48m
Wed 31/38:00 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 2/9R15 713
Mon 5/1021:55 -
1 stop27h 13m
Thu 22/1012:15 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 2/9R15 729
Sun 18/1020:15 -
1 stop33h 50m
Sun 25/1012:00 -
2 stops35h 20m
Deal found 3/9R15 745
Mon 5/1021:55 -
1 stop25h 28m
Wed 21/109:30 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 3/9R15 761
Tue 3/1121:40 -
1 stop26h 30m
Tue 24/1122:05 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 4/9R15 777
Mon 5/1021:55 -
1 stop25h 28m
Mon 19/1014:00 -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 4/9R15 793
Tue 20/1020:15 -
1 stop25h 55m
Tue 27/1014:00 -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 5/9R15 825
Mon 7/918:50 -
1 stop32h 50m
Mon 21/923:15 -
2 stops26h 05m
Deal found 1/9R16 032

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Round-trip from

R15 347

One-way from

R10 136

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 494
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 46m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R27 635 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 071 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

Wed 16/9

20:55-14:00

1 stop26h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 136

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

20:55-14:20

1 stop26h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 167

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

0:20-16:35

1 stop26h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 566

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

0:20-12:50

1 stop45h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 044

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

14:05-19:50

2 stops38h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 379

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

20:20-23:59

2 stops37h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 968

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/2

20:20-18:54

2 stops32h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 112

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

18:50-12:50

1 stop28h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 733

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

9:45-0:52

2 stops48h 07m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 227

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

17:00-22:46

3 stops39h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 339

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of R16 096). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 104). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California flights typically cost between R15 140 and R18 263 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 697 on Delta (Sept 24–Oct 10).

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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California, such as KLM,Turkish Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic. 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
1 569 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
4 481 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
696 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 732 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
8 207 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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 OR Tambo Airport to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in 27h 13m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 16694 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 351), Turkish Airlines (R9 595), and Singapore Airlines (R11 151).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of R16 096). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 104). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestR13 522AverageR15 497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 005AverageR16 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 249AverageR15 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 807AverageR18 226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 071AverageR16 453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 274AverageR17 692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 346AverageR18 197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 610AverageR16 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 836AverageR19 556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 136AverageR19 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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