OR Tambo

$741+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in November or January, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$987
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$741
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,232
From Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo
One-way flight from Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($0 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights from Irvine to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/47:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/245:50 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$987
This CrystalTravel 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/271:25 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/1411:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$989
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2610:45 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops34h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/410:25 amJNB - LAX
2 stops34h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,037
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/47:35 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop28h 45mSWISS
Sun 5/187:35 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop29h 55mSWISS
Deal found 4/30$1,066
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:40 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/199:20 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,081
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Tue 5/138:05 amLAX - JNB
2 stops39h 30mBrussels Airlines
Tue 5/207:00 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop30h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,099
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/54:20 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops61h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 10/171:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,157
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/125:15 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop30h 15mAir France
Sun 6/226:50 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop25h 30mAir France
Deal found 4/30$1,161
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Thu 6/126:20 amLAX - JNB
1 stop28h 20mDelta
Sun 6/226:50 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops31h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,190
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Sun 10/58:35 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops50h 45mEtihad Airways
Fri 10/179:50 amJNB - LAX
2 stops46h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,215
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Mon 11/35:16 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1710:05 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop27h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,229
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Sat 5/318:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop28h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 6/97:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,241

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Irvine

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

7:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/24

5:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop26h 55m

$987

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

12:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

11:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop32h 25m

$1,018

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

7:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

7:35 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,066

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

9:20 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops33h 18m

$1,070

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 5/15

6:40 pm-8:35 am

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/19

9:20 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop33h 18m

$1,081

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

8:05 am-8:35 am

2 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

7:00 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,099

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 6/12

5:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop30h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/22

6:50 pm-11:20 am

1 stop25h 30m

$1,161

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 6/12

6:20 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/22

6:50 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,190

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 5/31

8:05 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/9

7:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$1,241

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

11:59 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops28h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

2:30 pm-3:33 pm

3 stops34h 03m

$1,242

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 IR9 to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Irvine to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for SWISS. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $751. Users have also found prices from $788 and $801 on American Airlines and Brussels Airlines, respectively.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 Irvine to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$800Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$901Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$919Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$948Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$966Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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