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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California from R8 677

JNB — LAX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to California

Thu 19/1118:50 -
1 stop26h 00m
Fri 4/1218:30 -
1 stop41h 55m
Deal found 29/10R15 508
Sun 8/110:20 -
1 stop44h 30m
Mon 16/1118:30 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 28/10R15 641
Thu 24/1221:40 -
1 stop26h 30m
Thu 31/1211:50 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 27/10R15 658
Fri 6/110:20 -
1 stop27h 10m
Mon 23/1118:35 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 26/10R15 658
Sun 8/110:20 -
1 stop26h 10m
Mon 23/1118:35 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 28/10R15 674
Thu 19/1121:40 -
2 stops34h 59m
Fri 4/1211:30 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 26/10R15 691
Sun 22/110:20 -
1 stop26h 10m
Mon 30/1118:35 -
1 stop41h 50m
Deal found 26/10R15 724
Thu 24/1221:40 -
1 stop26h 30m
Thu 31/128:00 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 25/10R15 741
Thu 10/1221:40 -
2 stops33h 46m
Thu 31/1211:50 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 28/10R15 757
Mon 16/1118:50 -
1 stop26h 00m
Mon 23/1118:30 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 28/10R15 774
Sat 7/1121:40 -
1 stop32h 35m
Sat 14/1122:05 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 27/10R15 791
Wed 2/1218:50 -
1 stop31h 45m
Mon 7/1218:30 -
1 stop41h 55m
Deal found 26/10R15 824

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to California

Round-trip from

R15 442

One-way from

R8 677

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R17 120
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 19/1-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 45h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R32 193 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 369 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

0:20-11:50

1 stop45h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 677

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

18:50-15:48

2 stops30h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 804

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/3

14:55-13:35

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 871

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 901

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 901

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 901

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

0:20-16:30

1 stop26h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 901

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

20:35-11:50

2 stops49h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 934

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/4

17:45-16:55

1 stop32h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 267

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/12

0:20-21:26

2 stops31h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 799

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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 888). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 888). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California flights typically cost between R16 223 and R20 993 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 442 on British Airways (Jan 19–Feb 2).

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,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish 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
1 595 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
699 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 461 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 712 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 275 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were 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 50m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, 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 858), Turkish Airlines (R10 910), and Singapore Airlines (R11 631).

  • 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 - 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 888). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 888). 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
KLMCheapestR11 152AverageR20 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 967AverageR20 396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR14 104AverageR16 623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 536AverageR16 340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 755AverageR18 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 352AverageR19 004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 720AverageR18 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR16 243AverageR17 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 261AverageR18 572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 924AverageR20 803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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