Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to OR Tambo (JNB) from $486

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
LAX — JNB
Sep 26 — Oct 31

How to find the cheapest flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to OR Tambo (JNB)

All the information you need to plan the best LAX to JNB flight in 2023: compare Los Angeles to OR Tambo flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in OR Tambo.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

$1,197

One-way from

$486
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
From Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo

LAX - JNB

Price

$1,197 - $2,011

JNB

Temperature

50 - 68 °F

JNB

Rainfall

0 - 4.7 inches

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

Find a great deal and save up to 13% by booking at least 53 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,469.

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

Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $950.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (LAX - JNB)?

When flying from Los Angeles 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.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo

Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Los Angeles to Johannesburg. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.

Cheap SWISS flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo

Some of the lowest-priced SWISS flights we've found at this time heading from Los Angeles to Johannesburg. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.

Cheap Los Angeles to OR Tambo flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for LAX to JNB flights for September, October
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Los Angeles to OR Tambo 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to OR Tambo from Los Angeles found for this year
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Late deals on return flights to OR Tambo from Los Angeles, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to OR Tambo from Los Angeles

The cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo
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$903 - $1,231

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Los AngelesJohannesburg OR Tambo

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/20

1 stop31h 30m

Los AngelesJohannesburg OR Tambo

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 12/2

1 stop38h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/15

1 stop40h 15m

Los AngelesJohannesburg OR Tambo

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 10/2

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/14

1 stop33h 35m

Los AngelesJohannesburg OR Tambo

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 10/30

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/7

2 stops30h 16m

Los AngelesJohannesburg OR Tambo

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 2/19

2 stops29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/25

1 stop29h 45m

Los AngelesJohannesburg OR Tambo

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 12/6

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/12

1 stop27h 30m

Los AngelesJohannesburg OR Tambo

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

2 stops27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/20

2 stops38h 50m

Los AngelesJohannesburg OR Tambo

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Fri 11/3

2 stops28h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/12

3 stops30h 50m

Los AngelesJohannesburg OR Tambo

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 11/26

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/6

1 stop27h 30m

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Deals found on 9/19

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, SWISS and Lufthansa. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
184 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Los Angeles to OR Tambo flights.

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 11 different airlines.

Can I find flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $903, but on average you can expect to pay $981.

Are there last-minute flights available from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for under $1,300?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport within the next 7 days for less than $1,300.

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 $903. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is SAUDIA. Turkish Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $486 on SAUDIA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from $720 and RwandAir from $744 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

What does LAX to JNB mean?

LAX and JNB are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LAX to JNB refers to a flight route from Los Angeles Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Top 10 airlines flying from Los Angeles to OR Tambo

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Los Angeles to OR Tambo choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$827Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IberiaCheapest$1,050Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,083Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SWISSCheapest$1,184Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,233Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest$1,247Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest$1,247Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,259Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,268Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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