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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California from R9 482

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 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Aug 22 — Aug 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to California

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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 23 July 2026.

Thu 1/1020:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops35h 18m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 19/108:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/7R15 661
Thu 1/1021:55
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 40m
Delta
Mon 19/106:15
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops28h 25m
Delta
Deal found 19/7R16 516
Mon 19/1021:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 42m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 25/1113:05
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/7R16 532
Thu 23/722:00
JNB
-
BUR
2 stops31h 43m
United Airlines
Sun 7/39:10
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops47h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/7R16 565
Sun 20/1219:20
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops28h 50m
Air France
Wed 30/1218:55
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 15m
Air France
Deal found 22/7R16 565
Thu 23/722:00
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops31h 42m
United Airlines
Wed 10/313:33
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops43h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/7R16 565
Thu 23/722:00
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops33h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 9/221:04
SNA
-
JNB
1 stop35h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/7R16 565
Sun 18/1021:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 56m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 27/1116:40
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/7R16 598
Thu 17/1219:20
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/110:25
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7R16 680
Mon 19/1022:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 25/116:16
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/7R16 746
Tue 1/1219:35
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 09m
British Airways
Tue 5/121:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 21/7R16 778
Tue 1/1218:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/118:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/7R16 795

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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 661

One-way from

R9 482

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R20 082
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 1/10-19/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 58m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 16/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 536 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 852 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 23 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

20:15-22:33

2 stops35h 18m

San Diego

Mon 19/10

8:00-19:40

1 stop26h 40m

R15 661

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

21:55-18:35

2 stops29h 40m

San Diego

Mon 19/10

6:15-19:40

2 stops28h 25m

R16 516

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

21:55-22:51

1 stop33h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 25/11

16:40-8:20

1 stop29h 40m

R16 532

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

21:55-0:15

1 stop35h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 24/11

16:15-8:20

2 stops30h 05m

R16 598

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

21:55-22:51

1 stop33h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 24/11

16:40-8:20

1 stop29h 40m

R16 598

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

19:35-15:44

2 stops30h 09m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/1

21:30-10:25

2 stops26h 55m

R16 778

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

21:55-23:19

1 stop34h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/11

13:12-8:20

2 stops33h 08m

R16 926
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 24/9

14:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

R16 976

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

San Diego

Sat 17/10

6:15-19:40

1 stop28h 25m

R17 370

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

San Diego

Sun 11/10

10:55-19:40

1 stop23h 45m

R17 370

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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 R16 466). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R20 838). 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 23 July 2026.
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
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
693 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 019 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 746 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 124 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 29h 40m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, Delta, or British Airways to get the fastest option. There are 16592 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 642), Turkish Airlines (R10 914), and Singapore Airlines (R11 499).

  • 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 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 466). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R20 838). 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 401AverageR20 057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 944AverageR15 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 464AverageR17 683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 539AverageR17 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 693AverageR15 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 125AverageR16 499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 478AverageR17 968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 589AverageR19 942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 737AverageR18 207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 077AverageR18 169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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