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$578+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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One-way from

$578
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$1,409
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/2212:10 amLAX - JNB
1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/27:05 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$986
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 8/181:25 amLAX - JNB
1 stop45h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/311:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop38h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/15$995
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/2912:30 amLAX - JNB
1 stop46h 10mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/711:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/16$999
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Sat 9/277:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/105:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,000
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 11/17:45 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/107:05 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,005
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Mon 9/151:25 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/2211:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/16$1,008
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 11/151:05 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 3/157:05 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,018
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Wed 9/31:25 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/1111:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/16$1,031
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Fri 10/1712:25 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 11/311:05 amJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/17$1,036
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/1612:30 amLAX - JNB
1 stop46h 10mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/2511:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/17$1,038
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Sat 8/231:25 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/1511:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/16$1,048

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

12:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/2

7:05 pm-11:10 am

1 stop26h 05m

$986

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 10/2

12:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/21

11:20 am-10:05 pm

1 stop43h 45m

$995

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

1:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/22

11:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop32h 25m

$995

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

1:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/24

11:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop32h 25m

$995

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 9/23

12:30 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

11:20 am-10:05 pm

1 stop43h 45m

$995

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

1:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/23

11:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop32h 25m

$995

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

12:25 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/23

11:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$995

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

1:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/3

11:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop33h 00m

$995

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 10/2

12:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/19

11:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$995

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 10/1

12:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/19

11:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop32h 25m

$995

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to OR Tambo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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 LAX to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of 1-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,329.

What’s the fastest layover option from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 23h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 18m.

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 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,945 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,277 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Los Angeles, you will be flying from Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles (LAX) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Los Angeles. There are 0 flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 14 different airlines.

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

    Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific can get you from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 25h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 50m. The distance from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 10373 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $674. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Atlantic, from $796, and Air France, from $875. SWISS is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Most of the time, Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights that have layovers will stop in London. Istanbul sees the next most layovers on Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $48 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Istanbul?

    If you're on a layover in Istanbul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, or Sultan Ahmet Camii. Those on a layover in Istanbul interested in visiting Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, or Sultan Ahmet Camii can do so by traveling 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 22.3 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their layover in Istanbul can rent a car from Istanbul for about $51 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is New York.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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 Los Angeles to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$796Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$901Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$920Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$963Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$966Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,051Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,064Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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