Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California from R11 227

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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 225

One-way from

R11 227

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 561
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to California
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R16 224 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 321 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1021:30JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 6/1114:15LAX - JNB
1 stop42h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/9R16 225
Wed 29/1019:05JNB - LAX
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/1118:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9R16 277
Wed 15/1017:55JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 23/118:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/9R16 329
Thu 25/920:40JNB - LAX
2 stops32h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 2/1014:15LAX - JNB
1 stop20h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/9R16 520
Sun 28/920:40JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Mon 6/1014:15LAX - JNB
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Deal found 16/9R16 624
Mon 29/920:40JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Wed 8/107:55LAX - JNB
2 stops26h 45mDelta
Deal found 16/9R16 641
Sat 8/1119:10JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 16/1113:05LAX - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9R16 676
Sun 28/920:40JNB - LAX
2 stops32h 49mDelta
Tue 7/1021:35LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 45mDelta
Deal found 16/9R16 728
Mon 29/920:40JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Sun 5/1017:30LAX - JNB
1 stop41h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/9R16 745
Tue 23/920:40JNB - LAS
1 stop31h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 30/910:25LAS - JNB
1 stop24h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/9R16 780
Tue 11/1122:00JNB - LAS
1 stop28h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 18/1120:45LAS - JNB
1 stop25h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/9R16 797
Wed 15/1019:35JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 49mSWISS
Fri 23/119:10LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Deal found 15/9R16 797

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OR Tambo

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

21:30-15:35

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/11

14:15-19:00

1 stop42h 45m

R16 225

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

20:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

16:00-10:20

2 stops33h 20m

R16 624

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

20:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/10

15:30-10:20

1 stop33h 50m

R16 624

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

20:40-20:45

1 stop33h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/10

20:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

R16 624

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

20:40-17:45

1 stop30h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/10

13:12-10:20

2 stops36h 08m

R16 624

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

20:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

6:15-19:40

2 stops28h 25m

R16 641

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

19:35-20:24

2 stops33h 49m

Los Angeles

Fri 23/1

19:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

R16 797

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

21:30-17:50

1 stop29h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/11

20:45-8:40

1 stop25h 55m

R16 815

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

21:30-17:50

1 stop29h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/11

17:50-8:40

2 stops28h 50m

R16 919

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

21:30-15:35

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/11

14:00-8:40

2 stops32h 40m

R16 919

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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 R924). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 059). 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 16 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California as you normally would.

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 16 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California, such as KLM, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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 25h 35m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, Delta, or Turkish 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 Turkish Airlines (R12 529), Qatar Airways (R12 928), and British Airways (R16 606).

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

  • 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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    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 R924). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 059). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR14 273AverageR16 870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR14 608AverageR16 710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 004AverageR19 569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 411AverageR17 674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 806AverageR19 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 003AverageR18 184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 025AverageR16 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 065AverageR20 422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 200AverageR18 311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR17 604AverageR21 190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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