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$599+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to California

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ene. 26 — feb. 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to California (USCA). 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 enero 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$867
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$599
(Booking.com)
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to California
One-way flight 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 enero 21, 2025.

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vie. 2/77:35 pmJNB - SNA
2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
dom. 2/2312:30 pmSNA - JNB
2 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$867
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vie. 2/710:00 pmJNB - SNA
2 stops31h 03mUnited Airlines
vie. 2/217:00 amSNA - JNB
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$917
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mié. 3/127:40 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop30h 30mDelta
mié. 3/264:25 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/20$928
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vie. 2/77:40 pmJNB - SNA
2 stops36h 31mDelta
dom. 2/239:20 pmSNA - JNB
1 stop35h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/19$928
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mar. 4/811:15 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop45h 35mMultiple Airlines
mar. 4/223:30 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$938
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vie. 2/1411:55 pmJNB - LAS
1 stop24h 30mDelta
vie. 2/2111:40 pmLAS - JNB
1 stop33h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/21$979
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lun. 4/215:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
vie. 5/27:50 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$982
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dom. 3/911:55 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops55h 48mMultiple Airlines
vie. 3/2112:46 pmONT - JNB
2 stops59h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$987
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vie. 5/29:15 pmJNB - LAS
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
mié. 5/710:05 pmLAS - JNB
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$990
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lun. 3/37:30 pmJNB - LAS
1 stop33h 20mVirgin Atlantic
lun. 3/109:45 pmLAS - JNB
1 stop28h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/21$1,010
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sáb. 1/2510:00 pmJNB - LAS
2 stops30h 24mUnited Airlines
vie. 7/1812:40 amLAS - JNB
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,027
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sáb. 11/110:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops34h 59mUnited Airlines
lun. 11/106:00 amLAX - JNB
3 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,027

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 enero 21, 2025.

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JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/7

7:35 pm-11:30 am

2 stops49h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom. 2/23

12:30 pm-9:30 am

2 stops59h 00m

$867

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/7

10:00 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops31h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

vie. 2/21

7:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$917

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 3/12

7:40 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Los Angeles

mié. 3/26

4:25 pm-9:25 am

2 stops32h 00m

$928

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/7

7:40 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops36h 31m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

vie. 2/21

9:20 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$928

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 4/8

11:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 35m

Los Angeles

mar. 4/22

3:30 pm-8:10 am

2 stops31h 40m

$938

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/7

7:05 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Los Angeles

vie. 2/21

6:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 55m

$974

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/14

11:55 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 2/21

11:40 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$979

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 3/9

11:55 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops55h 48m

Ontario

vie. 3/21

12:46 pm-9:25 am

2 stops59h 39m

$987

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 5/2

9:15 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 5/7

10:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop23h 55m

$990

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/3

7:30 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 3/10

9:45 pm-11:30 am

1 stop28h 45m

$1,010

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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 enero 21, 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 enero 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to California, such as Delta, Turkish Airlines and SWISS. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California are Qatar Airways ($599), Singapore Airlines ($698), and Turkish Airlines ($717).

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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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$662Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$890Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$917Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$934Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$952Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,069Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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