HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Johannesburg

$531+ Cheap flights from California to Johannesburg

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from California to Johannesburg with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from California to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$987
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$531
(StudentUniverse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,217
From California to Johannesburg
Search Deals
One-way flight from California to Johannesburg
Search Deals
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from California to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from California to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1812:10 amLAX - JNB
1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/25:50 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop37h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$984
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/112:25 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/611:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/21$1,007
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/55:00 amLAX - JNB
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/147:35 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,046
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/188:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 5/257:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,049
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/184:40 pmSAN - JNB
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 6/27:25 pmJNB - SAN
1 stop28h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,067
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:45 amSNA - JNB
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/137:00 pmJNB - SNA
2 stops32h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,090
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:08 amONT - JNB
2 stops26h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/137:00 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops36h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,090
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2712:56 amLAX - JNB
2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/127:35 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,113
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/63:14 pmBUR - JNB
2 stops33h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/137:00 pmJNB - BUR
2 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,115
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 4/2411:30 amLAX - JNB
2 stops36h 50mSWISS
Thu 5/87:35 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop29h 55mSWISS
Deal found 4/21$1,115
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2510:27 amLAS - JNB
1 stop22h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/277:00 pmJNB - LAS
2 stops35h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,120
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/54:35 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop31h 50mBritish Airways
Thu 6/129:15 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,147

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Johannesburg 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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Johannesburg that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 8/18

12:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

5:50 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$984

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 10/1

12:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

11:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop32h 25m

$1,007

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

5:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/14

7:35 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,046

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

8:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/25

7:25 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,049

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 5/18

4:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/2

7:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,067

Santa AnaJohannesburg

SNA - JNB

SNAJNB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/6

8:45 am-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

7:00 pm-6:09 pm

2 stops32h 09m

$1,090

OntarioJohannesburg

ONT - JNB

ONTJNB

Ontario

Tue 5/6

6:08 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

7:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,090

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 9/27

12:56 am-5:45 pm

2 stops31h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

7:35 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,113

BurbankJohannesburg

BUR - JNB

BURJNB

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 5/6

3:14 pm-9:20 am

2 stops33h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

7:00 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$1,115

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 6/5

4:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/12

9:15 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops30h 47m

$1,147

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/21

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from California to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from California with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Johannesburg

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from California to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 CA to JNB?

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Johannesburg as you normally would.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown ANA, Emirates and Delta from California to Johannesburg. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.3
Very good
847 reviews

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very good
847 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
847 reviews

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
847 reviews

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
847 reviews

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
847 reviews

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
847 reviews

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Johannesburg are Cathay Pacific ($531), American Airlines ($572), and Qatar Airways ($657).

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Ontario - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Los Angeles - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from California to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Johannesburg 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 California to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from California to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for California to Johannesburg

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Newark to OR Tambo flights
John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo flights
Dulles Intl to Cape Town flights
LaGuardia to OR Tambo flights
Reagan-National to Cape Town flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town flights
Newark to Cape Town flights
Atlanta to OR Tambo flights
Baltimore to Cape Town flights
Los Angeles to Sun City Resort flights
Atlanta to Cape Town flights
Dulles Intl to OR Tambo flights
O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo flights
LaGuardia to Cape Town flights
Hobby to OR Tambo flights
Seattle to OR Tambo flights
Reagan-National to OR Tambo flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to OR Tambo flights
Baltimore to OR Tambo flights
Los Angeles to OR Tambo flights
Los Angeles to Cape Town flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Sun City Resort flights
George Bush Intcntl to OR Tambo flights
San Francisco to Cape Town flights
Boston to OR Tambo flights
Miami to OR Tambo flights
San Francisco to OR Tambo flights
Boston to Sun City Resort flights
Miami to Cape Town flights
Orlando to OR Tambo flights
Love Field to OR Tambo flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Cape Town flights
Hobby to Cape Town flights
Charlotte to OR Tambo flights
Midway to OR Tambo flights
Boston to Cape Town flights
O'Hare Intl to Cape Town flights
Denver to OR Tambo flights
Raleigh to OR Tambo flights
Miami to Sun City Resort flights
Ontario to OR Tambo flights
Seattle to Cape Town flights
Denver to Cape Town flights
George Bush Intcntl to Cape Town flights

Top 10 airlines flying from California to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Johannesburg. 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$1,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$800Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$900Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$919Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
KLMCheapest$948Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$966Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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.