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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California from R9 879

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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 21 January 2026.

Mon 9/219:35
JNB
-
BUR
2 stops35h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 28/27:00
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops38h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 179
Mon 9/222:00
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops34h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 9/516:43
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops29h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/1R14 179
Sat 14/222:00
JNB
-
BUR
2 stops48h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 24/212:24
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops33h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 376
Mon 9/219:35
JNB
-
BUR
2 stops35h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 23/213:04
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops32h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 737
Sat 14/222:00
JNB
-
BUR
2 stops45h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 22/218:49
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops50h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 917
Mon 9/219:35
JNB
-
BUR
2 stops35h 34m
American Airlines
Thu 26/218:49
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops50h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 934
Sun 8/222:00
JNB
-
BUR
2 stops48h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 28/27:00
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops41h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 950
Fri 6/222:00
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops27h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 9/58:00
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops25h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1R15 081
Sat 24/122:00
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops29h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 31/17:25
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1R15 098
Tue 10/222:00
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops32h 58m
United Airlines
Wed 25/28:00
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops24h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1R15 114
Sun 8/222:00
JNB
-
BUR
2 stops48h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 22/210:02
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops35h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R15 147
Wed 11/222:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 25/221:45
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/1R15 196

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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 179

One-way from

R9 879

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 198
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 9/2-28/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 09m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R23 983 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 226 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 21 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:35-20:56

2 stops35h 21m

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 27/2

7:00-7:35

2 stops38h 35m

R14 179

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:35-21:09

2 stops35h 34m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 28/2

7:00-7:35

2 stops38h 35m

R14 179

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:35-20:56

2 stops35h 21m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 24/2

12:24-7:35

2 stops33h 11m

R14 179

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:00-22:01

2 stops34h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/5

16:43-7:00

2 stops29h 17m

R14 179

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

22:00-12:34

2 stops48h 34m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 24/2

12:24-7:35

2 stops33h 11m

R14 376

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

22:00-9:30

2 stops45h 30m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 28/2

7:00-7:35

2 stops38h 35m

R14 376

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

22:00-20:56

2 stops32h 56m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 22/2

7:00-10:25

2 stops41h 25m

R14 737

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-20:42

3 stops32h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/5

7:00-18:30

2 stops26h 30m

R15 081

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-18:29

2 stops30h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/5

7:20-18:30

2 stops26h 10m

R15 081

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-20:42

3 stops32h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/5

8:55-18:30

2 stops24h 35m

R15 081

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of R13 998). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 869). 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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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 21 January 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
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 189 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 197 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 690 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 30h 20m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or SWISS 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 346), Singapore Airlines (R10 901), and Turkish Airlines (R11 763).

  • 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, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Ontario or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, 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?

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  • 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 R13 998). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 869). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR13 498AverageR17 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR13 816AverageR16 365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapestR14 064AverageR15 801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 189AverageR19 453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 575AverageR16 307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 948AverageR18 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 059AverageR16 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 193AverageR15 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 321AverageR17 032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 607AverageR18 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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