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$642+ Cheap flights from California to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Feb 23 — Mar 21
Mon 2/23
Mon 3/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to OR Tambo

Cheapest flights from California to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 24, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Mon 3/911:02 am
SJC
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JNB
2 stops35h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 3/1610:00 pm
JNB
-
SJC
2 stops32h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/22$868
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 3/91:25 pm
SJC
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Delta
Mon 3/167:20 pm
JNB
-
SJC
2 stops31h 11m
Delta
Deal found 1/22$896
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 5/128:45 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/285:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$934
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Tue 2/37:10 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 20m
SWISS
Wed 2/118:15 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 1/22$988
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sun 2/16:20 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 50m
Air France
Tue 2/107:20 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 20m
Air France
Deal found 1/22$996
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sun 2/156:20 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 50m
KLM
Sun 3/811:59 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop45h 46m
KLM
Deal found 1/22$997
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 3/311:14 am
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops24h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/177:20 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,000
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sun 2/19:30 am
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/107:20 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$1,001
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sun 3/81:59 pm
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops47h 06m
KLM
Sun 3/1511:59 pm
JNB
-
BUR
2 stops54h 49m
KLM
Deal found 1/22$1,011
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Tue 2/101:45 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Delta
Wed 2/189:55 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop24h 21m
Delta
Deal found 1/23$1,020
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sun 3/86:00 am
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops45h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/1511:59 pm
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops49h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$1,024
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Fri 5/81:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Delta
Wed 5/2011:15 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop45h 30m
Delta
Deal found 1/22$1,028

Find flight deals from California to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated January 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$868
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$642
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,195
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to OR Tambo 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 January 24, 2026.
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San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Mon 3/9

11:02 am-7:35 am

2 stops35h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

10:00 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops32h 21m

$868

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Mon 3/9

1:25 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

7:20 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops31h 11m

$896

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

6:20 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

7:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$996

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

1:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/7

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 46m

$997

BurbankJohannesburg

BUR - JNB

BURJNB

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 3/8

1:59 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops47h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/15

11:59 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops54h 49m

$1,011

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

1:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

9:55 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop24h 21m

$1,020

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

11:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

6:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,029

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 2/5

6:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

9:55 pm-1:04 pm

1 stop25h 09m

$1,032

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sun 5/17

7:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/1

11:15 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops30h 38m

$1,047

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sat 5/16

7:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/1

11:15 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops30h 38m

$1,047

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $810). Flying from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    American Airlines, Delta, and KLM can get you from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 20h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 58m. The distance from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 10523 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $517. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Johannesburg OR Tambo or San Jose - Johannesburg OR Tambo, San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $810). Flying from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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 California to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to OR Tambo. 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 January 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$869Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$919Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$962Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$967Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$971Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$982Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,001Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,005Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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