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$599+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Johannesburg

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LAX — JNB
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from Irvine to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/218:45 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/305:00 pm
JNB
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LAX
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$935
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1610:05 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/265:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,061
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:45 pm
LAX
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JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/315:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,063
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/163:30 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/2512:10 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,074
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:50 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/55:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,077
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:50 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/245:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,087
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/258:10 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/15:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,091
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/12:20 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/105:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,095
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/289:00 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/75:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops29h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,104
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2211:59 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops30h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/15:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops32h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,116
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1111:40 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
SWISS
Mon 2/1610:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop45h 08m
SWISS
Deal found 1/27$1,121
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/183:10 pm
LAX
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HLA
2 stops56h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/257:00 am
HLA
-
LAX
2 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,619

Find flight deals from Irvine to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$935
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$599
(China Eastern)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,195
From Irvine to Johannesburg
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

8:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

9:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,136

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

11:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/2

7:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$1,136

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

6:20 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/7

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 46m

$1,150

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

9:05 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 46m

$1,153

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

9:45 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/24

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,154

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

6:20 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

11:59 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop45h 46m

$1,158

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

9:32 am-10:05 pm

2 stops26h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/11

11:59 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$1,164

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

7:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

7:20 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,166

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

11:59 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop45h 46m

$1,177

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

12:20 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/6

7:20 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$1,177

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to Johannesburg

How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Johannesburg is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Johannesburg (average of $913). Flying from Irvine to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,280). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Turkish Airlines from Irvine to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,126 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
7.9
Good
8,126 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,126 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,126 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,126 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,126 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,705 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,126 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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 Irvine 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 Irvine to Johannesburg?

    Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airlines, and KLM can get you from Irvine to Johannesburg in just under 26h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 40m. The distance from Irvine to Johannesburg is about 10373 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $517. Turkish Airlines flights start at $582 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $639 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Johannesburg (average of $913). Flying from Irvine to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,280). 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 Irvine to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$919Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$967Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$982Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,005Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,015Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,094Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,098Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,131Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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