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$645+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to California

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$925
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$645
(Gotogate)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,004
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to California
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/127:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/268:30 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop28h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/29$925
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Wed 11/127:35 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop34h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/197:30 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop26h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/28$929
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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.
Thu 11/610:00 pmJNB - BUR
2 stops32h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1012:31 pmBUR - JNB
2 stops35h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/26$930
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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.
Thu 11/1310:00 pmJNB - SNA
2 stops30h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1712:27 pmSNA - JNB
2 stops35h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/26$930
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 10/297:05 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/131:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/28$931
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/219:00 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/28$952
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Tue 11/118:15 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops35h 07mAir Canada
Tue 11/1811:20 amSFO - JNB
2 stops33h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 9/27$957
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Sat 11/87:10 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/161:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/27$960
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Tue 11/118:15 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop30h 15mSWISS
Tue 11/187:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mSWISS
Deal found 9/27$960
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Tue 11/118:15 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops35h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/187:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/27$961
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:35 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops34h 53mAir Canada
Fri 1/238:15 amLAX - JNB
2 stops36h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 9/27$962
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Thu 12/118:15 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop30h 20mSWISS
Tue 1/207:10 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Deal found 9/29$964

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to California 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 September 29, 2025.
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

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

10:00 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops32h 26m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 11/10

12:31 pm-10:25 am

2 stops35h 54m

$930

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/5

10:00 pm-8:09 pm

2 stops32h 09m

San Diego

Mon 2/9

3:03 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 22m

$930

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/5

10:00 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops53h 53m

Ontario

Mon 2/9

10:57 am-10:25 am

2 stops37h 28m

$930

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

10:00 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops30h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/17

12:27 pm-10:25 am

2 stops35h 58m

$930

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

8:15 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops35h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

11:20 am-7:05 am

2 stops33h 45m

$957

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

8:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

7:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 05m

$960

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

8:15 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops35h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

7:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 05m

$961

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/9

2:30 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops60h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

7:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 20m

$974

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/9

10:00 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

11:40 am-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$976

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/9

10:00 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/24

7:01 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 34m

$976

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California as you normally would.

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 September 29, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
Air France
7.4
Good
1,468 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,406 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $960, American Airlines can have you in California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 30h 15m. There are 10542 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 ($645), Turkish Airlines ($724), and American Airlines ($909).

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

    The most popular route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California is Johannesburg OR Tambo - Los Angeles. You may also consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Johannesburg OR Tambo - San Francisco.

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

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

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to California. 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 September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$917Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$928Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$937Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$956Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$986Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$991Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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