Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at R17 171, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Johannesburg to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R17 471 and R18 370, respectively. These flights start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles are Qatar Airways (R11 988), Singapore Airlines (R13 680), and Etihad Airways (R14 280).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 87 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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles (average of R924). Flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

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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.

Question 6

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Consider Air France, British Airways or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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. Istanbul comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights.

Question 10

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights have a stopover in Abu Dhabi least often. Frankfurt am Main is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Dubai follows Frankfurt am Main in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights.

Question 11

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

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Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Eventim Apollo, St. Paul's Cathedral, and London Eye. Travellers on a stopover London can visit Eventim Apollo, St. Paul's Cathedral, and London Eye, by traveling 16,2 km, 25,2 km, and 23,6 km, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Travellers can book a car hire at London Heathrow for about R697 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 12

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

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Sultan Ahmet Camii, Taksim Square, and Ayasofya are the most popular attractions in Istanbul if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sultan Ahmet Camii, Taksim Square, and Ayasofya are located about 35,9 km, 33,5 km, and 35,8 km, respectively from Istanbul. Those landing in Istanbul looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R481 per day.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

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Flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles are generally found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Los Angeles.

Question 14

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 41 days in advance to save up to 9% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 41 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R17 259, or R21 790 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Los Angeles. Flights to Los Angeles from Johannesburg in February are about R19 301 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R15 020.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to LAX?

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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.

Question 17

What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Johannesburg?

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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 13 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15,1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

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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.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

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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.

Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

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

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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!

Question 23

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

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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.

Question 24

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

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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.

Question 25

What airports serve Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Visiting Los Angeles from Johannesburg requires having both a passport and visa. The passport must have at least two empty pages.

Round-trip from	R17 171
One-way from	R11 988
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 420

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SWISS	CheapestR14 657	AverageR17 558	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR14 842	AverageR17 566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 118	AverageR20 127	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR16 181	AverageR18 323	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 386	AverageR17 533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 463	AverageR19 334	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 531	AverageR28 283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 688	AverageR17 896	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 432	AverageR19 555	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR17 865	AverageR20 729	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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