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$650+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles are usually found in February or May, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 January 17, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$928
(Delta)

One-way from

$650
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,092
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Fri 1/1711:55 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops33h 10mDelta
Fri 1/248:25 amLAX - JNB
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/16$928
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/37:40 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Mon 3/1010:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop26h 20mAir France
Deal found 1/16$930
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 2/811:55 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops30h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/223:25 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$938
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 2/811:55 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops30h 07mKLM
Sun 2/239:00 amLAX - JNB
2 stops27h 00mKLM
Deal found 1/16$943
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/282:35 pmJNB - LAX
3 stops34h 59mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/411:20 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops27h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/15$1,025
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 11/110:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops32h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/105:30 amLAX - JNB
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,027
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 2/811:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mSWISS
Sat 2/227:10 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 15mSWISS
Deal found 1/16$1,036
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/107:50 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop34h 50mSingapore Airlines
Wed 7/92:20 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops43h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,050
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/177:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop35h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 1/248:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,056
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/37:35 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop27h 30mBrussels Airlines
Mon 3/104:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop32h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,085
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Wed 6/119:10 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/94:53 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops29h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,089
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1011:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop36h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 7/812:15 amLAX - JNB
1 stop46h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/16$1,557

Find flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles 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 January 17, 2025.

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JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/8

11:55 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops30h 07m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

8:25 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$928

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

7:40 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

10:05 pm-9:25 am

1 stop26h 20m

$930

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/8

11:55 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops30h 07m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/22

3:25 pm-9:25 am

1 stop32h 00m

$938

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/8

11:55 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops30h 07m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/23

9:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$943

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/28

2:35 pm-3:34 pm

3 stops34h 59m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/4

11:20 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,025

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/8

11:55 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/22

7:10 pm-10:25 am

1 stop29h 15m

$1,036

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

7:35 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops37h 02m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

6:00 am-6:35 pm

3 stops27h 35m

$1,044

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

7:50 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/9

2:20 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops43h 15m

$1,050

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

7:35 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

4:05 pm-9:30 am

1 stop32h 25m

$1,085

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/11

9:10 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops29h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/9

4:53 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 07m

$1,089

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Los Angeles in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Los Angeles

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from OR Tambo to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on November 3, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

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 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated January 17, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles, you will be flying into Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 8 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Currently priced at $928, Delta will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air France and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $930 and $943, respectively. Delta is 12% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $677. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles 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 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Los Angeles

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles. 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$662Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$890Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$917Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$934Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$939Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$952Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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