Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles from R8 913

JNB — LAX
Dec 10 — Dec 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Los Angeles

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles

Thu 19/1119:40 -
1 stop27h 20m
Sat 5/1217:10 -
2 stops32h 15m
Deal found 6/11R15 310
Thu 19/1121:40 -
1 stop32h 30m
Sat 5/127:00 -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 6/11R15 441
Thu 10/1221:40 -
1 stop32h 30m
Thu 21/17:55 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 9/11R15 474
Thu 19/1121:40 -
2 stops35h 24m
Fri 4/1211:30 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 7/11R15 540
Thu 12/1121:40 -
1 stop32h 30m
Sat 28/118:00 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 5/11R15 622
Tue 1/1219:35 -
1 stop33h 00m
Sun 10/120:40 -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 8/11R16 066
Tue 10/1121:40 -
1 stop32h 35m
Mon 16/1111:30 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 9/11R16 115
Mon 30/1119:35 -
1 stop27h 50m
Wed 13/120:40 -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 8/11R16 280
Mon 21/1221:40 -
1 stop26h 30m
Thu 31/1211:50 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 5/11R16 329

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Los Angeles

Round-trip from

R15 375

One-way from

R8 913

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 428
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 19/1-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R32 190 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 289 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/12

18:50-10:50

1 stop26h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 412

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

18:50-16:35

1 stop31h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 856

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

9:50-21:30

2 stops45h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 632

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

17:00-21:09

3 stops38h 09m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 928

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

9:45-10:50

2 stops59h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 158

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

13:30-16:35

2 stops37h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 306

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

19:35-13:25

1 stop27h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/2

22:31-10:25

2 stops25h 54m

R16 395

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

19:00-18:45

3 stops33h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 543

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/12

19:35-20:15

1 stop34h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 559

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

19:35-13:25

1 stop27h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/1

22:31-10:25

2 stops25h 54m

R17 217

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 6/11

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles (average of R16 247). Flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 644). 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 to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights typically cost between R15 836 and R20 029 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 375 on British Airways (Jan 19–Feb 2).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

Booking 90 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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

  • 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 11 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 27h 50m. 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 R12 829, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Johannesburg to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R13 986 and R14 466, respectively. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles are Qatar Airways (R10 112), Turkish Airlines (R10 794), and Emirates (R13 310).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Royal Albert Hall, Tower Bridge, and Piccadilly Circus. Travellers on a stopover London can visit Royal Albert Hall, Tower Bridge, and Piccadilly Circus, by traveling 19,6 km, 26,6 km, and 22,7 km, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Travellers can book a car hire at London Heathrow for about R490 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Paris?

    Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and Place des Vosges are the most popular attractions in Paris if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and Place des Vosges are located about 25,4 km, 23,0 km, and 22,1 km, respectively from Paris Charles de Gaulle.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles (average of R16 247). Flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 644). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Los Angeles?

Book flights to Los Angeles if you plan to visit one of these locations
Inglewood
Fountain Valley
Camarillo

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 829AverageR20 232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
American AirlinesCheapestR13 986AverageR15 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 466AverageR17 686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 733AverageR16 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
British AirwaysCheapestR14 876AverageR17 750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
DeltaCheapestR15 160AverageR18 471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
United AirlinesCheapestR15 552AverageR17 854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
Air FranceCheapestR15 742AverageR19 193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Air France flights
KLMCheapestR15 840AverageR19 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 007AverageR20 573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

Deals for Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Los Angeles from Johannesburg by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to Los Angeles from Johannesburg shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.