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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California from R10 971

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
JNB — LAX
May 1 — May 81
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 54 days in advance, which can save you up to 9% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 54 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R17 897. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R17 897.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users have commonly found prices around R18 150 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R14 253. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (JNB - CA)?

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.

Cheap Etihad Airways flights from OR Tambo to California

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Etihad Airways for the route between OR Tambo and California. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Etihad Airways flights we've found from Johannesburg to California. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 1/59:55JNB - LAX
2 stops40h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 7/523:59LAX - JNB
2 stops47h 36mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/4R23 373
Thu 23/59:55JNB - LAX
2 stops47h 54mEtihad Airways
Mon 27/523:00LAX - JNB
2 stops48h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/4R26 178
Wed 1/59:55JNB - LAX
2 stops47h 54mEtihad Airways
Fri 10/523:59LAX - JNB
2 stops47h 36mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/4R26 998
Wed 26/69:55JNB - LAX
2 stops46h 07mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/723:42LAX - JNB
2 stops47h 53mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/4R27 074
Fri 3/59:55JNB - ONT
2 stops45h 14mEtihad Airways
Fri 10/523:40ONT - JNB
2 stops47h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/4R39 152

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from OR Tambo to California

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between OR Tambo and California. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Qatar Airways flights we've found at this time heading from Johannesburg to California. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Wed 22/513:35JNB - ONT
2 stops43h 23mQatar Airways
Wed 29/510:00ONT - JNB
2 stops46h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4R25 071
Mon 1/720:15JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 7/716:10SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4R25 338
Wed 26/613:35JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 7/77:00LAX - JNB
2 stops48h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4R27 475
Wed 1/520:15JNB - LAX
2 stops31h 26mQatar Airways
Mon 13/516:20LAX - JNB
1 stop39h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4R38 542

Cheap OR Tambo to California flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from OR Tambo to California specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Johannesburg to California in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 3/518:50JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Sun 12/58:00SFO - JNB
1 stop26h 00mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 695
Fri 3/518:50JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Sun 12/517:01SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 39mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 714
Mon 6/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Wed 15/56:00SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 733
Wed 22/523:15JNB - LAX
1 stop24h 35mKLM
Wed 29/511:00LAX - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKLM
Deal found 25/4R16 809
Mon 6/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Tue 14/56:05SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 55mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 809
Wed 22/523:15JNB - LAX
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/516:55LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R16 829
Mon 6/521:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 14mDelta
Sun 12/520:10SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 905
Wed 22/523:15JNB - LAX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Tue 28/50:37LAX - JNB
2 stops35h 43mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 962
Mon 6/521:55JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 33mDelta
Sun 12/56:10SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 50mDelta
Deal found 25/4R17 000

OR Tambo to California 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between OR Tambo and California in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Johannesburg to California in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 29/1019:45JNB - LAX
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1120:50LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R16 256
Tue 29/1022:15JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1119:45LAX - JNB
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R16 504
Tue 5/1119:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 45mDelta
Sun 24/1114:10LAX - JNB
2 stops32h 45mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 695
Fri 3/518:50JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Sun 12/58:00SFO - JNB
1 stop26h 00mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 695
Fri 3/518:50JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Sun 12/517:01SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 39mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 714
Fri 8/1119:50JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Sun 24/1114:10LAX - JNB
2 stops32h 45mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 733
Mon 6/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Wed 15/56:00SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 733
Fri 8/1119:50JNB - LAX
2 stops34h 55mDelta
Sun 24/1114:10LAX - JNB
2 stops32h 45mDelta
Deal found 25/4R16 790
Wed 22/523:15JNB - LAX
1 stop24h 35mKLM
Wed 29/511:00LAX - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKLM
Deal found 25/4R16 809

OR Tambo to California flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from OR Tambo to California for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Johannesburg to California. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Fri 3/518:50JNB - LAX
2 stops34h 38mDelta
Fri 10/523:55LAX - JNB
1 stop34h 05mDelta
Deal found 25/4R18 603
Fri 3/518:50JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 30mDelta
Fri 10/522:55LAX - JNB
1 stop35h 05mDelta
Deal found 25/4R18 622
Thu 2/523:15JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 14mKLM
Wed 29/56:35SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 45mKLM
Deal found 25/4R18 622
Wed 1/518:50JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Sun 12/56:20SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Deal found 25/4R18 775
Wed 1/518:50JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Sun 12/56:35SAN - JNB
2 stops27h 25mDelta
Deal found 25/4R18 870
Wed 1/518:50JNB - SAN
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Wed 8/522:50SAN - JNB
1 stop35h 10mDelta
Deal found 25/4R19 042
Fri 3/519:35JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 30mSWISS
Sun 12/519:40SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 30mSWISS
Deal found 25/4R19 805
Thu 2/519:20JNB - SAN
2 stops34h 12mBritish Airways
Wed 29/517:15SAN - JNB
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/4R20 396
Thu 2/521:05JNB - SAN
1 stop27h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 29/517:15SAN - JNB
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/4R20 950

One-way flights to California from OR Tambo

Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 624 505 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Johannesburg to California can select one of these great deals. Users needing a return flight from Johannesburg to California should utilize the search form above.
Thu 6/69:55JNB - SFO
2 stops43h 24mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/4R10 971
Mon 13/521:40JNB - LAX
3 stops43h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R11 467
Mon 13/520:15JNB - LAX
2 stops34h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R12 116
Thu 30/59:55JNB - SFO
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R12 612
Thu 30/59:55JNB - SFO
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R12 631
Fri 10/59:40JNB - LAX
3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R12 688
Tue 18/617:00JNB - LAX
3 stops32h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R12 974
Sat 25/517:00JNB - SFO
3 stops33h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R13 089
Thu 23/518:05JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/4R13 241

Find flights from OR Tambo to California within your budget

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 624 505 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.

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Johannesburg OR TamboSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/5

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 15/5

1 stop28h 00m

R16 733

Johannesburg OR TamboLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/5

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/5

2 stops25h 20m

R16 809

Johannesburg OR TamboLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/5

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/5

1 stop30h 45m

R16 829

Johannesburg OR TamboSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/5

1 stop25h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 14/5

1 stop32h 55m

R17 783

Johannesburg OR TamboSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/5

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

1 stop27h 00m

R19 576

Johannesburg OR TamboLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/6

1 stop27h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/6

2 stops30h 30m

R21 255

Johannesburg OR TamboLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/5

3 stops31h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/5

3 stops37h 40m

R21 274

Johannesburg OR TamboSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/8

2 stops33h 27m

San Diego

Fri 6/9

2 stops42h 25m

R21 980

Johannesburg OR TamboLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/6

1 stop28h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/7

1 stop26h 20m

R23 468

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Deals found on 25/4

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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 26 April 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and KLM from Johannesburg to California. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,1
Very Good
4 067 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,1
Very Good
10 966 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,9
Good
1 626 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,8
Good
2 061 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California for under R16 800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California for under R16 800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just R16 733, but on average you can expect to pay R17 573.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California for under R18 700?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California within the next 7 days for less than R18 700.

  • 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 Etihad Airways (R10 971), Turkish Airlines (R13 241), and Qatar Airways (R13 356).

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

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?

  • What does JNB to LAX mean?

    JNB and LAX are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. JNB to LAX refers to a flight route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles Airport. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF).

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to California that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your OR Tambo to California flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from OR Tambo to California with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter OR Tambo to California flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to California that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from OR Tambo to California offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from OR Tambo to California?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on OR Tambo to California flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California flight deals updated?

    The Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/4.

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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 624 505 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 228AverageR17 702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 231AverageR16 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 385AverageR20 494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 647AverageR23 236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR16 003AverageR19 344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 045AverageR17 976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 059AverageR17 573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 687AverageR26 826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 043AverageR19 119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR17 277AverageR23 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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