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$519+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$939
(oojo)

One-way from

$519
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,146
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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 February 20, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 4/231:40 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop35h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/75:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$939
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 9/81:25 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/1611:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/19$970
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/310:59 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops25h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/187:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,001
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2011:30 amLAX - JNB
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/63:05 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,041
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/247:10 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/210:10 amJNB - LAX
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,044
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Tue 5/278:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 6/49:15 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop25h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,114
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 3/211:43 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops27h 27mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/112:35 pmJNB - LAX
3 stops34h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$1,128
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 4/204:20 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 5/24:50 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops30h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,149
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/155:30 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops30h 05mLufthansa
Fri 5/307:00 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$1,198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/182:30 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops33h 55mDelta
Tue 3/257:40 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops35h 17mDelta
Deal found 2/19$1,216
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 4/214:35 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops31h 45mSWISS
Thu 5/87:35 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop29h 55mSWISS
Deal found 2/19$1,226

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 February 20, 2025.

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Price

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

1:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop26h 50m

$939

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

10:59 pm-10:20 am

2 stops25h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/18

7:25 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,001

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/26

10:15 pm-7:40 am

1 stop47h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/8

11:05 am-8:55 pm

1 stop43h 50m

$1,037

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 4/20

11:30 am-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/6

3:05 pm-11:49 am

2 stops29h 44m

$1,041

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

7:10 pm-10:25 am

1 stop29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/2

10:10 am-1:05 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$1,044

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 3/2

11:43 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops27h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

2:35 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops34h 00m

$1,128

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 4/20

4:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/2

4:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$1,149

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

8:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

9:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,189

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 5/15

5:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/30

7:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,198

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

2:30 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/25

7:40 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops35h 17m

$1,216

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
StudentUniversePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 February 14, 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 February 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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Cathay Pacific 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

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 $939. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,001, and Cathay Pacific, from $1,037. Turkish Airlines is priced at 29% 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 $519 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from $795 and Brussels Airlines from $797 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 $36 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 $29 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 New York.

  • 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$899Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$919Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$940Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$969Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,096Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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