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$645+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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JNB — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles are usually found in February or May, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$970
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$645
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,131
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

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Sat 8/235:50 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 9/131:40 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop35h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$970
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 6/166:50 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop25h 30mDelta
Mon 8/1812:10 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop22h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/12$974
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:10 amJNB - LAX
1 stop39h 05mLufthansa
Tue 1/65:30 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop27h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$975
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Tue 7/228:40 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop29h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 7/2910:50 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop26h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/10$976
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Fri 8/227:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops37h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/296:15 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops38h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$984
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Mon 6/166:50 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 00mAir France
Mon 8/188:05 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops27h 25mAir France
Deal found 6/12$1,011
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Mon 6/1611:15 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops27h 55mKLM
Mon 8/188:00 amLAX - JNB
2 stops28h 20mKLM
Deal found 6/10$1,032
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Sun 11/237:45 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:35 amLAX - JNB
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,043
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Fri 11/217:45 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 1/88:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,065
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Sun 11/237:45 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops51h 39mAir Canada
Sat 1/106:30 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops50h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,086
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Wed 6/189:15 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/284:32 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops29h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,168
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Sun 8/249:50 amJNB - LAX
2 stops47h 51mEtihad Airways
Wed 9/1711:20 amLAX - JNB
2 stops36h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,225

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/23

5:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop26h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/13

1:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop35h 55m

$970

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

10:10 am-3:15 pm

1 stop39h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/6

5:30 pm-7:05 am

1 stop27h 35m

$975

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/22

8:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop29h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/29

10:50 pm-10:20 am

1 stop26h 30m

$976

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/20

6:50 pm-11:20 am

1 stop25h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

7:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$983

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/22

7:00 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops37h 02m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/29

6:15 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops38h 30m

$984

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/16

6:50 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

5:20 pm-8:30 am

1 stop30h 10m

$1,030

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/23

7:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/7

9:35 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,043

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/21

7:45 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

8:55 pm-7:30 am

1 stop24h 35m

$1,065

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/23

7:45 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops51h 39m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

6:30 pm-7:05 am

2 stops50h 35m

$1,086

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/24

9:50 am-12:41 am

2 stops47h 51m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

11:20 am-8:20 am

2 stops36h 00m

$1,225

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 87 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 JNB to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from Johannesburg to Los Angeles 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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

    For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles, you will be flying into Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 8 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $970, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $975 and $976, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 11% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $680. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Los Angeles

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$609Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$924Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$937Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$939Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$952Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$956Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$984Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,076Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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