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$596+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to California

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JNB — LAX
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Thu 3/6
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to California

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Round-trip from

$924
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$596
(Gotogate)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$941
From Johannesburg 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 February 22, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/128:25 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/244:30 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops53h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$926
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Sun 3/167:40 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop30h 30mDelta
Sun 3/236:00 amLAX - JNB
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/21$929
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/128:25 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop30h 00mSWISS
Mon 3/241:50 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops35h 35mSWISS
Deal found 2/21$930
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:10 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 3/97:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/21$931
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Thu 5/86:50 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Thu 5/159:20 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops26h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/21$940
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Mon 3/247:30 pmJNB - LAS
1 stop33h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 3/309:10 pmLAS - JNB
1 stop28h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/21$970
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Mon 4/711:15 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/145:15 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$971
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Tue 5/611:15 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 08mKLM
Wed 5/1411:05 amSFO - JNB
2 stops25h 15mKLM
Deal found 2/21$995
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Mon 4/76:50 pmJNB - SAN
2 stops31h 07mAir France
Mon 4/1411:02 amSAN - JNB
2 stops36h 28mAir France
Deal found 2/21$1,000
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Tue 4/156:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop31h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 4/262:00 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops35h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/21$1,009
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Sun 5/188:40 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 6/293:15 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops34h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/21$1,012
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Sat 11/110:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops35h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1011:15 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,030

Find flights from OR Tambo to California within your budget

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

8:25 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

4:30 pm-7:05 am

2 stops53h 35m

$926

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/16

7:40 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/23

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$929

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

8:25 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

1:50 pm-10:25 am

2 stops35h 35m

$930

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/4

7:10 pm-11:05 am

1 stop25h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/9

7:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 00m

$931

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/8

6:50 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

9:20 pm-8:30 am

2 stops26h 10m

$940

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/24

7:30 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 3/30

9:10 pm-10:15 am

1 stop28h 05m

$970

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

11:15 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/14

5:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop30h 15m

$971

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/6

11:15 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops30h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

11:05 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$995

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

6:50 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops31h 07m

San Diego

Mon 4/14

11:02 am-8:30 am

2 stops36h 28m

$1,000

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/15

6:55 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

2:00 pm-10:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

$1,009

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 February 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to California, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,297 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,332 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California are Qatar Airways ($596), Etihad Airways ($650), and Singapore Airlines ($708).

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 9 airlines flying from OR Tambo to California

Discover the top 9 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$662Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$895Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$917Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$934Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$934Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$952Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$972Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,069Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,076Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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