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$531+ Cheap flights from California to OR Tambo (JNB)

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LAX — JNB
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to OR Tambo

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Round-trip from

$987
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$531
(StudentUniverse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,217
From California to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Cheapest flights from California to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to OR Tambo. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thu 4/2411:30 amLAX - JNB
2 stops36h 50mSWISS
Thu 5/87:35 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop29h 55mSWISS
Deal found 4/21$1,115
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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
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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

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

OR Tambo

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Emirates and Delta from California to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of 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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $531. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a low price.

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

    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 OR Tambo Airport.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

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

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to OR Tambo. 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%

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