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$657+ 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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,022
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$657
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,094
From California to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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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 September 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/284:00 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops41h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 11/48:20 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/28$1,022
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Mon 10/133:55 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops41h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 10/298:20 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/27$1,034
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Tue 10/143:55 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops41h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 10/218:25 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/27$1,036
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/197:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/28$1,048
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Tue 11/116:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/187:10 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/29$1,058
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/277:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/117:10 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/29$1,075
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/197:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/28$1,078
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:45 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/47:10 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/28$1,081
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Sat 10/257:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/297:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/27$1,085
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Wed 10/224:20 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops41h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 11/31:45 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/27$1,090
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Sat 11/296:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/167:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/29$1,096
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 10/234:20 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops41h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 11/31:45 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/27$1,128

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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 September 29, 2025.
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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California

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OR Tambo

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaJohannesburg

SNA - JNB

SNAJNB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/5

3:00 pm-7:35 am

2 stops30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

7:35 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops35h 34m

$1,188

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/28

12:31 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

10:00 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops29h 28m

$1,188

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/28

2:29 pm-7:35 am

2 stops32h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

7:35 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops31h 07m

$1,188

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/27

4:27 pm-10:25 am

2 stops31h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/13

10:00 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops33h 02m

$1,188

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

10:35 am-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

10:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$1,191

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

12:43 am-6:35 pm

2 stops31h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

10:25 am-12:15 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$1,201

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

5:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

3:05 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,201

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

12:43 am-6:35 pm

2 stops31h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/18

3:05 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$1,201

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

12:43 am-6:35 pm

2 stops31h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

8:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,211

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

7:40 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops35h 52m

$1,235

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,674). 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 CA to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from California to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

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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, United Airlines, and KLM can get you from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 22h. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 35m. The distance from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 10542 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $711. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United 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 Ontario - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,674). 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 September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$796Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$905Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$967Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$969Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$970Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,026Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,029Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,064Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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