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$597+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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Cheapflights Tip: 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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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 avril 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$968
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$597
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,214
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Johannesburg OR Tambo flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Johannesburg OR Tambo flights.
From Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($2 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 avril 15, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 4/277:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
mar. 5/135:50 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/14$968
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
dim. 4/274:30 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/137:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$969
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
mer. 8/271:25 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
dim. 9/1411:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop38h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/14$974
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
mar. 4/298:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
mar. 5/139:15 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop29h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/14$996
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
dim. 9/1411:00 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
dim. 9/217:00 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,093
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
mer. 8/2712:45 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops35h 35mSWISS
dim. 9/147:35 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops33h 32mSWISS
Deal found 4/14$1,103
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/2211:05 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops29h 00mEthiopian Air
mar. 5/62:30 pmJNB - LAX
3 stops34h 03mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/15$1,139
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
jeu. 8/284:20 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops61h 00mQatar Airways
dim. 9/148:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/14$1,180
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/196:00 amLAX - JNB
2 stops41h 20mEtihad Airways
mar. 9/29:50 amJNB - LAX
2 stops38h 26mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,190
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 4/185:50 amLAX - JNB
2 stops26h 55mUnited Airlines
mer. 4/307:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops33h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,222
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 5/235:30 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops30h 05mLufthansa
mer. 6/47:00 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/15$1,227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 9/2512:55 amLAX - JNB
1 stop33h 45mDelta
mer. 10/159:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop31h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/15$1,307

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

dim. 4/27

7:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 5/13

5:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$968

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

dim. 4/27

4:30 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 5/13

7:25 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$969

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

mer. 8/27

1:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 9/14

11:20 am-5:05 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$974

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

mar. 4/29

8:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 5/13

9:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$996

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

dim. 9/14

11:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 9/21

7:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,093

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

mer. 8/27

12:45 pm-9:20 am

2 stops35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 9/14

7:35 pm-8:07 pm

2 stops33h 32m

$1,103

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

lun. 9/15

11:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/29

2:30 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops33h 45m

$1,179

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

jeu. 8/28

4:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops61h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 9/14

8:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,180

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

mar. 8/19

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/2

9:50 am-3:16 pm

2 stops38h 26m

$1,190

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

sam. 9/13

12:56 am-5:45 pm

2 stops31h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 9/21

7:00 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$1,202

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
StudentUniversePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 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 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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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 April 11, 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 avril 15, 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 avril 15, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Austrian Airlines and SWISS. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 14 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 $968. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $969, and Cathay Pacific, from $974. Turkish Airlines is priced at 24% 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 $597 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from $758 and SWISS from $759 one-way.

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

  • 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 $50 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 $30 per day.

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

  • 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 avril 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$800Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$900Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$919Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$948Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$966Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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