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$608+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/187:10 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/77:45 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,142
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/56:20 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop31h 50mAir France
Fri 11/217:20 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop30h 45mAir France
Deal found 10/28$1,145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/185:30 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop27h 35mLufthansa
Sat 2/77:45 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops31h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 10/30$1,146
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/58:50 amLAX - JNB
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/217:20 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,150
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/256:45 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/87:05 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,155
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/911:30 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/258:15 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,156
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/58:50 amLAX - JNB
2 stops27h 15mKLM
Fri 11/2111:59 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 14mKLM
Deal found 10/28$1,160
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/69:45 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop35h 15mDelta
Thu 11/2011:59 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops48h 53mDelta
Deal found 10/28$1,166
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/291:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/127:05 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,168
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/101:45 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Tue 11/259:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 28mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,169
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:45 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/47:10 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,171
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 12/213:35 pmLAX - HLA
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/512:55 pmHLA - LAX
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$4,511

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 October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,137
(Delta)

One-way from

$608
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,188
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Riverside

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 11/18

7:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/7

7:45 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,142

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

5:50 am-6:35 pm

3 stops26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

3:05 pm-11:45 am

2 stops30h 40m

$1,146

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 11/19

9:15 am-10:05 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/24

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 46m

$1,150

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

8:36 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/25

9:55 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop32h 49m

$1,173

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 11/25

5:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/30

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 46m

$1,221

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 12/4

6:20 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/14

11:59 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops29h 08m

$1,224

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 11/25

8:55 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/8

11:59 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$1,235

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 11/19

8:55 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

11:59 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$1,235

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Fri 11/28

9:30 am-10:05 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/14

11:59 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops29h 08m

$1,235

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 12/9

12:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/15

7:20 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,280

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from Riverside with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 October 24, 2025.

Booking 84 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Johannesburg (average of $816). Flying from Riverside to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,291). 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 October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Riverside to Johannesburg is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

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 Wednesday mornings 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.

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 October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Riverside to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,993 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
4,031 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
11,030 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,487 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

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  • How long is the flight from Riverside to Johannesburg?

    There are many flights that can get you from Riverside to Johannesburg in 26h 45m. Fly via United Airlines, KLM, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Riverside to Johannesburg is about 10373 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Johannesburg (average of $816). Flying from Riverside to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,291). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$872Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$905Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$961Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$967Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$970Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,005Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,037Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,079Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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