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$534+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to Johannesburg

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LAX — JNB
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riverside to Johannesburg are usually found in November or January, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated April 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$984
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$534
(StudentUniverse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,217
From Riverside to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Riverside to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($0 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Riverside to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/145:50 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/27$984
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 8/271:25 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/1411:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/28$988
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/211:59 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/189:20 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop44h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,043
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Wed 8/277:35 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop28h 45mSWISS
Sun 9/147:35 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops32h 52mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$1,066
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/311:59 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/247:35 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops34h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,075
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Mon 5/55:30 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops30h 05mLufthansa
Tue 5/207:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,156
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 5/43:05 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 30mAustrian Airlines
Wed 5/147:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops27h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,168
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Sun 10/58:35 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops50h 45mEtihad Airways
Fri 10/179:50 amJNB - LAX
2 stops46h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,215
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Sat 9/68:00 amLAX - JNB
2 stops40h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 9/204:50 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops54h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,219
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2611:04 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops29h 01mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/102:30 pmJNB - LAX
3 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$1,226
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Sat 5/319:30 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop24h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/97:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,240
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Wed 6/412:59 amLAX - JNB
2 stops35h 21mDelta
Sun 6/226:50 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,370

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

7:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

5:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop26h 55m

$984

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

1:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

11:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop33h 00m

$988

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

7:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

7:35 pm-7:27 pm

2 stops32h 52m

$1,066

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/24

7:35 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops34h 18m

$1,071

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

12:56 am-5:45 pm

2 stops31h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

10:25 am-9:25 am

2 stops32h 00m

$1,158

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

8:35 pm-8:20 am

2 stops50h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/17

9:50 am-10:50 pm

2 stops46h 00m

$1,215

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

8:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/20

4:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops54h 10m

$1,219

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Fri 9/26

11:04 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

2:30 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops33h 45m

$1,226

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 5/31

9:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/9

7:25 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,240

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 7/2

5:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/20

7:00 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,321

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Johannesburg

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riverside to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Riverside to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 R1V to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 April 30, 2025.

When flying from Riverside to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Riverside to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riverside to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riverside to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Austrian Airlines and SWISS from Riverside 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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $534. Users have also found prices from $751 and $789 on SWISS and Brussels Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Riverside to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 Riverside to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$800Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$901Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$919Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$948Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$966Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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