Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles from R9 805
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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Dec 22 — Dec 291
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Los Angeles are usually found in February or September, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 November 2025.
Mon 8/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 19/115:30LAX - JNB
1 stop32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/11R16 596
Wed 10/1220:15JNB - LAX
2 stops35h 45mAir Canada
Wed 21/111:30LAX - JNB
2 stops37h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11R16 631
Wed 10/1219:35JNB - LAX
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 21/117:30LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/11R16 648
Sat 22/1122:00JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 29/1116:35LAX - JNB
1 stop27h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/11R16 700
Mon 8/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Tue 13/112:20LAX - JNB
2 stops34h 05mDelta
Deal found 20/11R16 770
Wed 10/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 40mDelta
Wed 21/113:30LAX - JNB
2 stops33h 05mDelta
Deal found 19/11R16 787
Fri 21/1122:00JNB - LAX
2 stops29h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/129:00LAX - JNB
2 stops23h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11R16 804
Best flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Los Angeles that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
Mon 8/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 19/115:30LAX - JNB
1 stop32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/11R16 596
Wed 10/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 40mDelta
Wed 21/116:35LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 00mDelta
Deal found 19/11R16 787
Thu 19/222:00JNB - LAX
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/312:25LAX - JNB
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11R16 995
Fri 20/221:55JNB - LAX
1 stop36h 00mDelta
Fri 13/313:15LAX - JNB
2 stops34h 25mDelta
Deal found 21/11R16 891
Thu 19/222:00JNB - LAX
2 stops29h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 13/312:25LAX - JNB
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11R16 995
Wed 18/219:20JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 45mDelta
Mon 16/323:30LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 05mDelta
Deal found 21/11R16 960
Wed 18/219:20JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Sat 14/317:35LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Deal found 21/11R16 960
Mon 23/219:20JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 45mDelta
Mon 16/317:35LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 00mDelta
Deal found 21/11R16 960
Wed 10/1219:20JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 45mDelta
Thu 15/122:30LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 05mDelta
Deal found 21/11R16 960
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Data last updated 22 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 30/113:10JNB - LAX
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/115:10LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R31 045
Sun 30/113:10JNB - LAX
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
Sun 4/115:10LAX - JNB
2 stops61h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 20/11R32 050
Mon 1/1210:25JNB - LAX
1 stop36h 20mEmirates
Sun 4/115:35LAX - JNB
1 stop39h 00mEmirates
Deal found 20/11R26 125
Mon 1/1222:00JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/115:10LAX - JNB
1 stop31h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/11R26 437
Mon 1/1219:45JNB - LAX
2 stops49h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/122:59LAX - JNB
2 stops33h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11R26 662
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
Sun 7/1217:00JNB - LAX
3 stops54h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R9 805
Thu 4/1217:00JNB - LAX
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R10 481
Thu 25/1219:10JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R12 543
Mon 9/213:40JNB - LAX
2 stops31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/11R12 785
Mon 19/119:05JNB - LAX
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R12 854
Mon 9/219:05JNB - LAX
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11R12 889
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles 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 22 November 2025.
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JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 8/12
22:00-20:25
1 stop32h 25m
Los Angeles
Mon 19/1
15:30-10:25
1 stop32h 55m
R16 596
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 10/12
22:00-20:40
1 stop32h 40m
Los Angeles
Wed 21/1
16:35-8:35
1 stop30h 00m
R16 787
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/2
21:55-23:55
1 stop36h 00m
Los Angeles
Fri 13/3
13:15-8:40
2 stops34h 25m
R16 891
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 18/2
19:20-16:05
1 stop30h 45m
Los Angeles
Mon 16/3
23:30-8:35
1 stop24h 05m
R16 960
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 18/2
19:20-13:10
1 stop27h 50m
Los Angeles
Sat 14/3
17:35-8:50
1 stop30h 15m
R16 960
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 23/2
19:20-16:05
1 stop30h 45m
Los Angeles
Mon 16/3
17:35-8:35
1 stop30h 00m
R16 960
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 10/12
19:20-16:05
1 stop30h 45m
Los Angeles
Thu 15/1
22:30-8:35
1 stop24h 05m
R16 960
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 19/2
22:00-15:35
2 stops27h 35m
Los Angeles
Mon 16/3
12:25-18:35
1 stop21h 10m
R16 995
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 19/2
22:00-17:25
2 stops29h 25m
Los Angeles
Fri 13/3
12:25-18:35
1 stop21h 10m
R16 995
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/12
17:00-14:25
2 stops31h 25m
R10 724
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.
Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles (average of R14 760). Flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 839). 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 LAX?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 22 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airports serve Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights?
In most cases, travellers flying to Los Angeles from Johannesburg will take off in O.R. Tambo International airport. This is the largest and busiest airport located in Johannesburg. The other airport that might take a traveller to Los Angeles is Lanseria International Airport. This is a smaller and quieter airport that flies into Los Angeles. Once reaching the destination, most passengers will move into Los Angeles through Los Angeles International Airport. It is about 30 kilometers from downtown in Westchester. This airport is a hub for many airlines including United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Unfortunately, currently there are no direct, nonstop flights to Los Angeles from Johannesburg. However, passengers looking to go to Los Angeles can instead choose an indirect, stopover flight from several airlines like Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Virgin Atlantic. These flights have a wide range of prices and may take you from Johannesburg to Los Angeles in about 23h 20m-26h 55m, depending on which is chosen. Keep in mind that most of the time, the least expensive flights are the ones that take a bit longer to reach Los Angeles Airport.
What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
When taking a flight into Los Angeles with a single stop, there are several different options. These flights can touch down in all sorts of locations including Abu Dhabi International Airport, Hamad International Airport, or Hong Kong International Airport. Many flights touch down more than once. These flights typically take longer to reach Los Angeles and are about the same price as a single stop flight. One of the available flights stops down in Dubai Airport and San Francisco International Airport, while another has stops in Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport and Beijing Capital Airport.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Visiting Los Angeles from Johannesburg requires having both a passport and visa. The passport must have at least two empty pages.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Johannesburg?
Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Johannesburg. On average, Los Angeles has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day from 12 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15,1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Departing from Johannesburg to Los Angeles will take you 32h 25m. The distance from Johannesburg to Los Angeles is about 16694 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles round-trip?
Currently priced at R14 403, SWISS will fly you from Johannesburg to Los Angeles and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R14 584 and R15 807, respectively. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Los Angeles stopover in London most frequently. Doha sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Paris comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?
Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Eventim Apollo, London Eye, and Russell Square. Travellers on a stopover London can visit Eventim Apollo, London Eye, and Russell Square, by traveling 16,2 km, 23,6 km, and 23,5 km, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Travellers can book a car hire at London Heathrow for about R568 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights?
Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights have a stopover in Frankfurt am Main least often. Dubai is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Istanbul follows Dubai in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Los Angeles 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 to Los Angeles?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles (average of R14 760). Flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 839). 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.
Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. 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 22 November 2025.
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