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$612+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles are usually found in February or May, booked 49 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$971
(Expedia)

One-way from

$612
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,079
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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 April 30, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/309:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop31h 38mDelta
Fri 5/169:35 amLAX - JNB
1 stop25h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/29$967
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/139:15 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/125:35 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$971
This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/136:50 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 20mAir France
Tue 5/201:40 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop34h 10mAir France
Deal found 4/29$977
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/79:20 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/144:15 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops31h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$983
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.
Sat 8/235:50 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 9/137:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,013
This Virgin Atlantic 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/188:40 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 7/284:25 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/29$1,016
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/187:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 7/288:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,062
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/410:05 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops32h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/223:51 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops29h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,152
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/107:35 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop29h 55mSWISS
Wed 7/97:35 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop28h 45mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$1,163
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/132:30 pmJNB - LAX
3 stops43h 26mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/2011:05 pmLAX - JNB
3 stops43h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$1,197
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/117:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 15mLufthansa
Wed 7/95:30 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops30h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,358
This Emirates 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/137:10 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop28h 05mEmirates
Fri 6/204:40 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop32h 35mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$1,460

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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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

9:15 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

5:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 45m

$971

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

6:50 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

1:40 pm-8:50 am

1 stop34h 10m

$977

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/27

6:50 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/2

12:59 am-9:20 pm

2 stops35h 21m

$979

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

7:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop29h 40m

$1,013

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

8:40 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/28

4:25 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 55m

$1,016

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

7:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/28

8:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 55m

$1,062

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

7:35 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/9

7:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop28h 45m

$1,163

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

9:20 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops31h 43m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

12:59 am-6:35 pm

2 stops31h 36m

$1,181

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

2:30 pm-12:56 am

3 stops43h 26m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

11:05 pm-3:55 am

3 stops43h 50m

$1,197

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/11

7:00 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/9

5:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops30h 05m

$1,358

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Los Angeles in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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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 April 25, 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 49 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 April 30, 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 April 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 $977, Air France will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Air France, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $979 and $1,013, respectively. Air France is 10% 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 $612. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$662Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$924Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$937Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$939Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$952Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$956Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$984Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,076Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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