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$652+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to California

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JNB — LAX
dic. 13 — dic. 201
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jue. 11/137:35 pmJNB - BUR
2 stops34h 51mAmerican Airlines
lun. 11/1712:31 pmBUR - JNB
2 stops35h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$933
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jue. 11/207:35 pmJNB - SNA
2 stops36h 04mAmerican Airlines
lun. 11/2412:46 pmSNA - JNB
2 stops35h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$934
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jue. 11/207:10 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
dom. 11/301:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/12$957
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lun. 12/87:35 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
lun. 1/197:25 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$958
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mar. 11/257:10 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
mar. 12/21:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/13$965
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dom. 12/1410:00 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 40mDelta
dom. 1/1110:15 amLAX - JNB
2 stops36h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/12$968
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jue. 11/207:35 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 38mAmerican Airlines
lun. 11/241:11 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops35h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$968
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mar. 11/2510:00 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mDelta
mar. 12/210:35 amLAX - JNB
2 stops35h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/13$969
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mar. 12/1610:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mVirgin Atlantic
mar. 12/304:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop29h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/11$971
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mié. 12/1010:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops32h 43mDelta
lun. 1/1911:12 amLAX - JNB
2 stops35h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/12$974
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lun. 12/1510:00 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mDelta
vie. 1/164:35 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops33h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/11$977
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jue. 11/2010:00 pmJNB - LAS
2 stops31h 19mAmerican Airlines
lun. 11/2412:56 pmLAS - JNB
2 stops32h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$980

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to California flight deals. Data was last updated noviembre 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$958
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$652
(Gotogate)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,011
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to California
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 12/8

7:35 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles

lun. 1/19

7:25 pm-10:25 am

1 stop29h 00m

$958

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/25

7:10 pm-11:10 am

1 stop26h 00m

Los Angeles

mar. 12/2

1:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop35h 45m

$965

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 2/5

10:00 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops32h 58m

San Diego

lun. 2/9

3:12 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 13m

$966

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 12/10

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

mié. 1/21

10:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop24h 05m

$968

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 12/14

10:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

lun. 1/12

4:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop30h 00m

$968

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 12/14

10:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

dom. 1/11

4:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop30h 00m

$968

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 12/10

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

lun. 1/19

11:55 am-8:35 am

2 stops34h 40m

$968

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 2/5

10:00 pm-9:08 am

2 stops45h 08m

Ontario

lun. 2/9

11:59 pm-10:25 am

2 stops48h 26m

$970

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/13

10:00 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops33h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 3/13

12:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$971

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 12/16

10:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

mar. 12/30

4:30 pm-8:25 am

1 stop29h 55m

$971

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of $852). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $968). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 13, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated noviembre 13, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Air France, and United Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?

    For as low as $965, American Airlines can have you in California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 26h. There are 10373 mi between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California are Qatar Airways ($668), Singapore Airlines ($725), and American Airlines ($919).

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of $852). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $968). 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 7 airlines flying from OR Tambo to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$917Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$928Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$937Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$956Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$973Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$986Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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