HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Johannesburg

$689+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Irvine 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.

The best prices from Irvine to Johannesburg are usually found in November or January, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Irvine (IR9) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$923
(oojo)

One-way from

$689
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,769
From Irvine to Johannesburg
Search Deals
One-way flight from Irvine to Johannesburg
Search Deals
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Search Deals
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Irvine to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from Irvine to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/288:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 1/287:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,445
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2810:50 amLAX - JNB
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Tue 1/287:40 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops33h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/21$1,498
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Fri 12/2712:20 amLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/2811:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,639
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:46 amLAX - JNB
2 stops38h 39mAir France
Tue 6/106:50 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops31h 22mAir France
Deal found 12/21$1,660
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/3012:45 amLAX - JNB
2 stops31h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/103:05 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops28h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,690
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:15 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop31h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/267:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,972
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/257:10 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 15mSWISS
Mon 1/138:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop30h 05mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$2,107
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/251:45 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop22h 15mKLM
Fri 12/2711:55 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 55mKLM
Deal found 12/21$2,171
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:25 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops27h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/102:30 pmJNB - LAX
3 stops33h 39mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/21$2,178
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/313:10 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Mon 6/93:10 amJNB - LAX
2 stops43h 55mRwandAir
Deal found 12/21$2,216
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/3111:20 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop46h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/1011:05 amJNB - LAX
1 stop43h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/21$2,298
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/295:30 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop27h 35mLufthansa
Thu 1/910:10 amJNB - LAX
1 stop39h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 12/21$2,935

Find flights from Irvine to Johannesburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 December 22, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

1:00 pm-10:45 am

1 stop35h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

7:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop26h 00m

$923

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 3/15

12:20 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/22

11:05 am-9:55 pm

1 stop43h 50m

$1,061

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 1/21

10:08 pm-10:20 am

2 stops26h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/28

7:25 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$1,128

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 1/20

5:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/29

7:25 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$1,147

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

10:55 am-7:40 am

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

10:00 am-4:44 pm

2 stops40h 44m

$1,277

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

3:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/28

7:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$1,279

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 2/1

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/16

11:55 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$1,286

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

8:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/6

6:50 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,317

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 3/8

9:05 pm-9:15 am

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/29

7:45 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops30h 48m

$1,337

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

6:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/13

10:00 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops28h 42m

$1,381

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/22

Showing 1-10 of 28 results
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from Irvine 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.

Travel insights for flights from Irvine to Johannesburg

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Irvine to Johannesburg including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Johannesburg is 19 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Irvine 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 IR9 to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 December 22, 2024.

When flying from Irvine to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 22, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, RwandAir and British Airways from Irvine to Johannesburg. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,342 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
835 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine 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 Irvine to Johannesburg one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $689. SWISS flights start at $770 while deals on Lufthansa start at $1,013 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Irvine 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 Irvine to Johannesburg

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Sun City Resort flights
Los Angeles to OR Tambo flights
San Francisco to Cape Town flights
Los Angeles to Cape Town flights
San Francisco to OR Tambo flights
Santa Ana to Cape Town flights
San Jose to Cape Town flights
Ontario to OR Tambo flights
Ontario to Cape Town flights
San Diego to OR Tambo flights
San Diego to Cape Town flights
Santa Ana to OR Tambo flights
Burbank to OR Tambo flights
San Jose to OR Tambo flights
San Francisco to Durban flights
Las Vegas to Cape Town flights
Oakland to OR Tambo flights
Burbank to Cape Town flights
Oakland to Cape Town flights
Los Angeles to Durban flights
Las Vegas to OR Tambo flights
Sacramento to Cape Town flights
Los Angeles to Port Elizabeth flights
Los Angeles to Nelspruit flights
Long Beach to Cape Town flights
San Francisco to Nelspruit flights
Los Angeles to George flights
San Jose to Durban flights
Sacramento to OR Tambo flights
Los Angeles to Hoedspruit flights
Santa Barbara to Cape Town flights
San Francisco to Pietermaritzburg flights
San Francisco to East London flights
Reno to Cape Town flights
Palm Springs to OR Tambo flights
Burbank to Durban flights
San Francisco to Mthatha flights
Monterey to Cape Town flights
San Francisco to Phalaborwa flights
San Francisco to George flights
Fresno to Cape Town flights
Fresno to OR Tambo flights
Long Beach to Durban flights
San Francisco to Skukuza flights

Top 10 airlines flying from Irvine to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$898Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$919Average$1,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$935Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$942Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$952Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$969Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,096Average$1,582FlexibilityNo 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.