Johannesburg

$687+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jul 27 — Aug 31
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 27, 2026.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2711:05 am
LAX
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JNB
1 stop23h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 6/299:55 pm
JNB
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LAX
1 stop27h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/23$912
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/68:00 am
LAX
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JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 10/229:55 pm
JNB
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LAX
1 stop31h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/24$930
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/277:05 am
LAX
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JNB
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/299:55 pm
JNB
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LAX
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$938
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/199:10 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops28h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 9/299:55 pm
JNB
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LAX
1 stop30h 31m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/25$963
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 9/228:40 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/295:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops31h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$1,075
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Sat 9/2611:40 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/295:00 pm
JNB
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LAX
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$1,076
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 9/84:20 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/175:00 pm
JNB
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LAX
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$1,078
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 9/243:25 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/125:00 pm
JNB
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LAX
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$1,080
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/84:40 pm
LAX
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HLA
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/179:00 am
HLA
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LAX
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$1,949
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/23:35 pm
LAX
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HLA
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/303:40 pm
HLA
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LAX
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$1,950
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/234:40 pm
LAX
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HLA
2 stops62h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/2712:55 pm
HLA
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LAX
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$1,962
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/164:40 pm
LAX
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HLA
2 stops43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/412:55 pm
HLA
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LAX
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$1,974

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$930
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$687
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,551
From Los Angeles to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 June 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 7/26

1:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/12

9:55 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop27h 24m

$1,240

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 8/12

1:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/2

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop27h 00m

$1,424

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 9/12

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/1

5:55 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$1,424

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 8/3

10:03 am-7:30 am

2 stops36h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/21

6:35 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$1,558

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 8/17

2:20 pm-7:20 pm

3 stops44h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/2

1:45 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,676

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 7/22

10:03 am-8:45 am

2 stops37h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/12

6:35 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$1,760

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 7/25

4:40 pm-10:15 am

1 stop32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/20

7:10 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,800

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 7/27

4:40 pm-5:30 am

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/14

7:10 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,800

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 7/29

4:40 pm-10:15 am

1 stop32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/16

1:30 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,850

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 7/26

4:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/15

1:30 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,850

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (average of $674). Flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 June 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Delta, andTurkish Airlines from Los Angeles to Johannesburg. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

    Most people fly from Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg. On average, Los Angeles has 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day from 13 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

    Virgin Atlantic and Turkish Airlines can get you from Los Angeles to Johannesburg in just under 21h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 40m. There are 10373 mi between Los Angeles and Johannesburg. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg round-trip?

    SWISS, at $674, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Users have found that SWISS is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $603. Users have also found prices from $639 and $697 on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square. Travelers on a layover in London can visit Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square, by traveling 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $37 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Johannesburg flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (average of $674). Flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 June 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,001Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,099Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,104Average$1,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,142Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,156Average$1,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,161Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,171Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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