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$670+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Johannesburg

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 March 15, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 5/510:50 am
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/265:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops35h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$992
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 8/511:45 am
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 8/257:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/14$1,007
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1612:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 9/27:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,007
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 8/129:50 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop35h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 8/247:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/13$1,008
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2012:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 9/17:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/14$1,024
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 4/306:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/125:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,025
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/208:35 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/245:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops35h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,026
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 8/1212:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 8/267:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,028
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/210:05 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/105:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,038
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1410:50 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/305:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,042
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2012:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/77:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/14$1,045
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/236:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/105:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/13$1,051

Find flight deals from California to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated March 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$992
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$670
(Gurufare)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,219
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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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/16

12:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/2

7:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$1,134

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

10:32 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$1,196

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

8:45 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$1,198

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Tue 4/28

7:20 am-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

11:15 pm-8:37 pm

2 stops30h 22m

$1,206

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

12:06 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/1

8:25 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,222

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

6:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,230

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sat 4/25

6:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/2

8:25 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,237

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/15

6:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,255

BurbankJohannesburg

BUR - JNB

BURJNB

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 4/28

1:59 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops46h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

11:15 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops31h 37m

$1,258

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 5/12

1:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/17

11:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 35m

$1,267

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg (average of $770). Flying from California to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Johannesburg?

    Airlines like Singapore Airlines, KLM, and Delta fly from California to Johannesburg in about 20h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 35m. The distance from California to Johannesburg is about 10523 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Cathay Pacific ($509), Turkish Airlines ($582), and Singapore Airlines ($603).

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

    While some choose either Los Angeles Los Angeles - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Ontario - Johannesburg OR Tambo, San Francisco - 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg (average of $770). Flying from California to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$858Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$868Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$947Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$971Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$996Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,033Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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