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$553+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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LAX — JNB
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in November or January, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$907
(oojo)

One-way from

$553
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,044
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/26:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/117:10 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$919
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1210:55 amLAX - JNB
1 stop34h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 2/2311:05 amJNB - LAX
1 stop36h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$1,036
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/113:10 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop32h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 2/245:20 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,115
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/219:20 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/304:50 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,125
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/411:43 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops27h 27mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/112:35 pmJNB - LAX
3 stops34h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/19$1,134
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 3/29:45 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops26h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/117:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop28h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,150
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/118:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 6/157:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,201
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/37:45 amLAX - JNB
2 stops28h 15mKLM
Mon 2/2411:55 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops30h 07mKLM
Deal found 1/20$1,311
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 10/511:58 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/110:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops30h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,317
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1812:15 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops37h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 11/17:35 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop28h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/19$1,319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:45 amLAX - JNB
1 stop22h 55mDelta
Sun 9/1411:30 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops30h 21mDelta
Deal found 1/20$1,336
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 3/511:40 amLAX - JNB
2 stops36h 45mSWISS
Wed 3/128:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop30h 05mSWISS
Deal found 1/19$1,358

Find flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 January 20, 2025.

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Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 3/2

6:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

7:10 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$919

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/12

10:55 am-7:40 am

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/23

11:05 am-1:20 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,036

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/11

3:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/24

5:20 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,115

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

9:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/30

4:50 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$1,125

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 3/4

11:43 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops27h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

2:35 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops34h 00m

$1,134

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

1:28 pm-7:30 am

2 stops32h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/4

7:25 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$1,145

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Fri 4/11

8:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/15

7:25 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,201

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

7:45 am-10:00 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/24

11:55 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops30h 07m

$1,311

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/4

12:51 am-6:35 pm

2 stops31h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

10:00 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,317

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 2/17

1:45 pm-11:30 am

2 stops35h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

6:55 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops31h 36m

$1,321

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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 Los Angeles to OR Tambo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
StudentUniversePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Los Angeles-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Los Angeles-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Los Angeles to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 19 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 January 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 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 January 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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
3,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,599 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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
830 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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 Los Angeles to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Los Angeles, you will be flying from Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles (LAX) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Los Angeles. There are 0 flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 13 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $907. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from $1,036, and Qatar Airways, from $1,115. Turkish Airlines is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $553 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $738 and Etihad Airways from $740 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Most of the time, Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights that have layovers will stop in London. Istanbul sees the next most layovers on Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $38 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Istanbul?

    If you're on a layover in Istanbul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, or Beyazit Meydani. Those on a layover in Istanbul interested in visiting Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, or Beyazit Meydani can do so by traveling 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their layover in Istanbul can rent a car from Istanbul for about $28 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Newark.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 January 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$897Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$919Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$942Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$969Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,096Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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