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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California from R10 412

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Aug 10 — Aug 171
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 11 July 2026.

Mon 13/718:50
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops26h 00m
Air France
Sun 26/718:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 55m
Air France
Deal found 10/7R16 588
Mon 13/718:50
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops26h 00m
Air France
Mon 27/718:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 55m
Air France
Deal found 8/7R16 751
Wed 15/723:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops28h 20m
KLM
Wed 22/714:00
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
KLM
Deal found 10/7R16 849
Mon 13/723:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop24h 30m
Delta
Mon 27/716:40
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop42h 00m
Delta
Deal found 9/7R16 930
Sun 27/1218:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/112:45
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7R17 289
Thu 24/915:05
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops27h 57m
United Airlines
Fri 9/1016:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop41h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/7R17 500
Sun 1/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
3 stops28h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 15/115:00
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops27h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7R17 517
Thu 24/920:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop34h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 10/108:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/7R17 631
Thu 24/915:05
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops27h 57m
United Airlines
Sat 10/108:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7R17 647
Wed 23/1219:35
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop30h 35m
British Airways
Wed 30/1218:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 10/7R17 843
Tue 1/1219:20
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Tue 5/116:10
LAS
-
JNB
1 stop43h 50m
KLM
Deal found 7/7R17 875
Wed 23/1223:59
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/1215:59
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops34h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7R18 071

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 11 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 588

One-way from

R10 412

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 847
Air France
  • Air France
  • 9/8-16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 317 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 469 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

15:05-10:02

2 stops27h 57m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/10

16:10-18:30

1 stop41h 20m

R17 500

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

22:00-16:40

3 stops28h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 15/11

5:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

R17 517

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

15:05-10:02

2 stops27h 57m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

23:35-18:30

2 stops33h 55m

R17 647

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

23:59-20:25

2 stops30h 26m

San Diego

Wed 30/12

15:59-12:10

2 stops34h 11m

R18 071

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

19:35-18:35

1 stop33h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 27/1

21:23-10:25

2 stops27h 02m

R18 120

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

19:35-18:10

2 stops32h 35m

San Diego

Wed 30/12

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R18 282

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

18:50-11:40

1 stop25h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

18:25-10:20

1 stop30h 55m

R18 494

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

23:59-21:55

2 stops31h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/1

19:00-19:00

2 stops38h 00m

R18 657

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

19:20-14:40

2 stops29h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 27/1

16:45-12:10

2 stops33h 25m

R18 771

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

20:15-21:25

1 stop34h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 24/9

12:10-21:35

2 stops24h 25m

R18 934

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of R8 506). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R33 550). 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?

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

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 11 July 2026.
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
1 537 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
693 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 442 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 107 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 27h 57m. Fly via United Airlines, British Airways, or Delta 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 561), Turkish Airlines (R10 822), and Singapore Airlines (R11 402).

  • 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 - San Francisco, 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of R8 506). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of R33 550). 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
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 288AverageR19 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 826AverageR15 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 342AverageR17 496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 416AverageR18 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 569AverageR15 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 998AverageR16 394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 348AverageR18 208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 469AverageR19 698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 604AverageR18 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 888AverageR17 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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