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$591+ Cheap flights from California to Johannesburg

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Mon 7/21
Mon 7/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated July 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$981
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$591
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,611
From California to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flights from California to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2712:10 amLAX - JNB
1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/145:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop37h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/15$981
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Thu 8/281:25 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/1411:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/14$1,098
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Sat 9/66:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/235:50 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/14$1,101
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:57 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops28h 08mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/172:30 pmJNB - LAX
3 stops34h 56mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/14$1,122
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/511:25 amSFO - JNB
1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/911:05 amJNB - SFO
1 stop39h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/14$1,125
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Tue 12/210:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops39h 40mKenya Airways
Mon 12/812:05 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops34h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/14$1,159
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/317:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/512:20 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15$1,173
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Sun 10/54:20 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop32h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 11/112:45 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop34h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/15$1,179
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Wed 9/36:30 amSFO - JNB
2 stops40h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/239:50 amJNB - SFO
2 stops44h 03mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/15$1,193
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/206:00 amLAX - JNB
2 stops41h 20mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/79:50 amJNB - LAX
2 stops47h 21mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/14$1,195
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/710:56 pmONT - JNB
2 stops48h 24mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/199:50 amJNB - ONT
2 stops44h 39mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/14$1,195
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/911:32 amSFO - JNB
2 stops37h 03mQatar Airways
Tue 9/238:25 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/14$1,225

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Johannesburg 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 July 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Johannesburg that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Johannesburg

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

12:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

5:55 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$981

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 8/28

1:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

11:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,098

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/23

5:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop25h 45m

$1,101

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 11/4

10:57 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops28h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

2:30 pm-3:26 pm

3 stops34h 56m

$1,122

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

1:40 pm-7:40 am

1 stop33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

11:20 am-11:30 am

1 stop33h 10m

$1,125

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

12:45 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/20

7:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,138

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 8/31

7:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

12:20 pm-11:45 am

2 stops32h 25m

$1,173

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

4:20 pm-9:35 am

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/1

12:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$1,179

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

6:30 am-8:20 am

2 stops40h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/23

9:50 am-8:53 pm

2 stops44h 03m

$1,193

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 9/20

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/7

9:50 am-12:11 am

2 stops47h 21m

$1,195

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Best time to book a flight from California to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Johannesburg

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from California to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,681). 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 CA to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 16, 2025.

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated July 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,326 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
814 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Johannesburg are RwandAir ($594), Cathay Pacific ($599), and Qatar Airways ($685).

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Ontario - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Los Angeles - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from California to Johannesburg.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Johannesburg.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Johannesburg 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 California to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from California to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,681). 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 California to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Johannesburg. 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 July 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$796Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$800Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$899Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$919Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
United AirlinesCheapest$935Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$949Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$966Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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