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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California from R10 741

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Nov 30 — Dec 71
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 31 October 2025.

Thu 13/1119:35JNB - BUR
2 stops50h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/1113:11BUR - JNB
2 stops32h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/10R15 965
Thu 13/1119:35JNB - SNA
2 stops32h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/1111:42SNA - JNB
2 stops33h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/10R15 965
Thu 20/1122:00JNB - LAS
2 stops30h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/1117:15LAS - JNB
2 stops28h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/10R16 120
Mon 10/1119:35JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/1113:23SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/10R16 120
Mon 3/1122:00JNB - LAX
2 stops29h 44mBritish Airways
Sun 16/1117:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/10R16 258
Tue 23/1222:00JNB - LAS
1 stop28h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 8/122:55LAS - JNB
1 stop23h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/10R16 638
Thu 20/1122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/1115:30SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/10R16 655
Tue 4/1122:00JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 11/1116:35LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/10R16 689
Mon 17/1122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/117:30SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/10R16 724
Wed 10/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 40mDelta
Wed 21/111:12LAX - JNB
2 stops35h 23mDelta
Deal found 31/10R16 741
Thu 30/1022:00JNB - LAS
2 stops28h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/40:59LAS - JNB
2 stops31h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10R16 758
Thu 30/1022:00JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/115:10SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10R16 758

Cheap 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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 965

One-way from

R10 741

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 086
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 11/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R13 114 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 507 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 31 October 2025.
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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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:35-11:41

2 stops50h 06m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 17/11

13:11-7:35

2 stops32h 24m

R15 965

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

22:00-17:10

1 stop28h 10m

San Diego

Mon 16/3

19:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R15 965

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:35-18:01

2 stops32h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 17/11

11:42-7:35

2 stops33h 53m

R15 965

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

19:35-18:05

2 stops32h 30m

San Diego

Mon 17/11

13:23-7:35

2 stops32h 12m

R16 120

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

22:00-19:19

2 stops31h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 24/11

17:15-10:25

2 stops31h 10m

R16 552

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-17:20

2 stops29h 20m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

12:32-10:25

2 stops35h 53m

R16 655

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-12:03

2 stops48h 03m

Ontario

Mon 9/2

10:58-10:25

2 stops37h 27m

R16 655

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

22:00-18:24

2 stops30h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

15:30-7:35

2 stops30h 05m

R16 707

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

22:00-14:35

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

22:30-8:35

1 stop24h 05m

R16 741

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

22:00-20:40

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 23/11

22:30-8:40

1 stop24h 10m

R16 758

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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 R14 707). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 689). 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 OR Tambo 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 31 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to California. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?

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 31 October 2025.
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
1 406 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
670 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 998 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 031 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 487 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 26h 35m. Fly via American Airlines, 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 (R10 741), Turkish Airlines (R12 448), and Virgin Atlantic (R14 172).

  • 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 - San Francisco 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.

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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 R14 707). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 689). 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 31 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR14 182AverageR16 841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR14 515AverageR16 802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 907AverageR20 442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 312AverageR17 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 704AverageR19 533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 852AverageR18 029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 962AverageR20 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 986AverageR16 800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 096AverageR18 017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR17 351AverageR21 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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