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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California from R8 891

JNB — LAX
Nov 17 — Nov 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to California

Sun 1/110:20 -
1 stop27h 15m
Tue 17/1118:30 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 15/10R15 460
Mon 19/1020:15 -
2 stops33h 24m
Mon 26/108:00 -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 15/10R15 493
Sun 8/110:20 -
1 stop26h 15m
Mon 16/1118:30 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 17/10R15 526
Tue 17/1119:35 -
1 stop30h 15m
Wed 2/1215:30 -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 14/10R15 542
Fri 6/110:20 -
1 stop27h 10m
Mon 23/1118:35 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 15/10R15 542
Tue 20/1020:15 -
2 stops30h 47m
Mon 25/16:15 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 17/10R15 608
Thu 22/1020:15 -
1 stop28h 40m
Thu 29/108:00 -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 15/10R15 624
Wed 11/1118:50 -
1 stop31h 45m
Wed 18/1112:45 -
1 stop36h 10m
Deal found 14/10R15 641
Sun 1/110:20 -
1 stop27h 10m
Mon 16/1118:35 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 13/10R15 657
Fri 16/1020:15 -
1 stop25h 55m
Thu 29/1014:00 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 15/10R15 707
Tue 10/1121:40 -
1 stop32h 35m
Sat 21/1117:10 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 14/10R15 756
Thu 15/1020:15 -
1 stop25h 55m
Thu 29/1012:15 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 14/10R15 773

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to California

Round-trip from

R15 377

One-way from

R8 891

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 909
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
  • 22/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R32 349 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 275 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

18:50-20:18

2 stops35h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 027

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

18:50-20:18

2 stops35h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 306

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

0:20-10:11

2 stops43h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 488
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

18:50-10:50

1 stop26h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 047

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

0:20-17:30

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 130

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

18:50-23:57

3 stops39h 07m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 788

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

0:20-12:07

3 stops45h 47m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 805

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 150

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

18:50-9:10

2 stops48h 20m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 480

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

9:50-22:34

2 stops45h 44m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 270

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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 727). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 671). 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 R15 657 and R18 654 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 377 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
1 590 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

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
1 590 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 590 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

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
695 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 590 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

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
4 457 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 590 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

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
3 720 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 590 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

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
8 265 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 590 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

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 Turkish Airlines, British Airways, or Virgin Atlantic 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 803), Turkish Airlines (R10 807), and Singapore Airlines (R11 520).

  • 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 - San Francisco, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Los Angeles 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 727). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 671). 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 047AverageR19 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 970AverageR16 465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 398AverageR16 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 037AverageR18 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 286AverageR18 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 375AverageR17 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 854AverageR18 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 089AverageR17 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR17 393AverageR20 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 754AverageR20 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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