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$683+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
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 April 2, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:36 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops42h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/212:10 pm
JNB
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LAX
2 stops33h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,008
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:36 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops42h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/15:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops29h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,012
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/51:58 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops40h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/212:10 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops33h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,016
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/49:35 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/2512:10 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops54h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,029
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/236:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/105:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,047
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Thu 8/2012:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/26:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,065
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/281:25 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/125:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,066
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2510:05 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/75:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,067
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/288:45 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2612:10 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,071
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2811:05 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/512:10 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops34h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,072
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/711:45 am
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/147:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,073
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sun 10/46:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/196:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,082

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 April 2, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,008
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$646
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,191
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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 April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 9/15

11:30 am-8:20 am

2 stops35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/30

9:50 am-8:08 pm

2 stops43h 18m

$1,309

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Mon 4/27

1:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/7

11:15 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops30h 23m

$1,319

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

1:16 pm-8:20 am

2 stops34h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/14

9:50 am-2:08 pm

2 stops37h 18m

$1,328

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Mon 8/31

11:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops47h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/8

6:00 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops31h 16m

$1,328

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 9/15

12:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/30

9:55 pm-3:41 pm

1 stop26h 46m

$1,344

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 8/12

9:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/2

1:40 pm-10:55 am

2 stops31h 15m

$1,347

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 4/26

6:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

9:55 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop30h 28m

$1,354

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Fri 8/28

10:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/7

11:15 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops32h 26m

$1,356

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Fri 8/28

10:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/8

6:00 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops37h 44m

$1,358

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Fri 8/28

10:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,358

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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 $770). 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?

    Turkish Airlines, Delta, and Singapore Airlines can get you from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 20h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 10m. 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 Turkish Airlines and Singapore 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 San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo or San Diego - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Los Angeles - 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 $770). 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 April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$858Average$1,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$867Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$874Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$954Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$971Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$996Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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