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$599+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$974
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$599
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,615
From Riverside to Johannesburg
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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 July 31, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/55:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop37h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29$974
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/2612:25 amLAX - JNB
1 stop46h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/311:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$1,098
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/304:20 pmLAX - HLA
3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/66:30 amHLA - LAX
3 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$2,076

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

Fly from

Riverside

Fly to

Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 8/21

7:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

5:55 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$974

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 8/26

12:25 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/3

11:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,098

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - HLA

LAXHLA

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

4:20 pm-8:55 pm

3 stops43h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 9/6

6:30 am-2:00 pm

3 stops40h 30m

$2,076

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

12:25 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 15m

$599

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 8/28

7:58 pm-8:20 am

3 stops51h 22m

$664

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

3:05 pm-8:35 am

2 stops32h 30m

$811

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

4:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$820

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

4:20 pm-8:10 am

3 stops54h 50m

$827

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

12:56 am-5:45 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$926

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - HLA

LAXHLA

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

10:35 pm-7:15 pm

3 stops59h 40m

$932

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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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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 July 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 $1,675). 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 July 31, 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.

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 July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Austrian Airlines, and Cathay Pacific 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
823 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
949 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 $599. Users have also found prices from $811 and $820 on Austrian Airlines and RwandAir, respectively.

  • 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, 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 $1,675). 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$796Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$900Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$919Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$966Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,013Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,064Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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