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$595+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Thu 8/7
Thu 8/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in November or January, booked 50 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 August 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$980
(IEagle)

One-way from

$595
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,430
From Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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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 August 2, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/115:50 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1$980
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sun 8/241:25 amLAX - JNB
1 stop45h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/911:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop44h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/1$1,086
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 8/2111:35 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/112:30 pmJNB - LAX
3 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/1$1,133

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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.

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Irvine

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 8/21

7:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/11

5:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$980

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 8/24

1:25 am-7:40 am

1 stop45h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

11:20 am-10:35 pm

1 stop44h 15m

$1,086

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 8/21

11:35 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/11

2:30 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops33h 45m

$1,133

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

12:22 pm-8:20 am

2 stops34h 58m

$595

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 8/4

1:25 am-7:40 am

1 stop45h 15m

$599

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

7:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop28h 45m

$765

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

3:05 pm-8:35 am

2 stops32h 30m

$811

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

4:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$820

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

11:16 pm-3:55 am

3 stops43h 39m

$829

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

4:20 pm-8:10 am

3 stops54h 50m

$964

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to OR Tambo

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

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 August 1, 2025.

Booking 11 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 $1,675). 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 August 2, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 August 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Delta, and KLM from Irvine to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,384 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
823 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
951 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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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 Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $599. Users have also found prices from $675 and $765 on Qatar Airways and SWISS, respectively.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 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 $1,675). 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 August 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$796Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$900Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$919Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$966Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,013Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,064Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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