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$629+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to California

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 6/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jun 6 — Jun 131
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to California

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 7, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Mon 10/199:15 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops27h 28m
British Airways
Fri 10/309:15 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops28h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,020
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/57:35 pm
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops36h 24m
British Airways
Mon 11/96:10 am
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops42h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,028
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sun 10/189:15 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 10m
British Airways
Sat 12/59:00 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,044
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1912:40 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/263:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,055
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/159:15 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 10m
British Airways
Fri 10/302:05 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops35h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,057
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/159:15 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 00m
British Airways
Sun 10/259:40 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops27h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,062
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/1812:40 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 6/253:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,063
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/159:15 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 00m
British Airways
Wed 10/282:05 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops35h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,067
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 9/169:15 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops28h 55m
British Airways
Wed 10/289:15 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops28h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,069
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/157:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/223:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,069
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 8/28:55 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/313:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,072
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/199:15 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 00m
British Airways
Mon 5/254:30 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,081

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to California flight deals. Data was last updated May 7, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,020
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$629
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,002
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to California
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/14

9:15 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/25

2:44 pm-10:25 am

2 stops34h 41m

$1,134

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

9:15 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/30

12:15 pm-10:25 am

2 stops37h 10m

$1,169

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

8:25 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 10/17

1:00 pm-10:25 am

2 stops36h 25m

$1,212

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/2

8:25 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/11

2:00 pm-8:45 am

2 stops33h 45m

$1,218

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/28

8:25 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops33h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

1:05 pm-10:25 am

2 stops36h 20m

$1,218

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/19

8:55 pm-9:26 pm

2 stops33h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/26

10:23 am-4:00 am

2 stops32h 37m

$1,230
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/27

9:15 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/3

10:46 pm-9:25 am

2 stops25h 39m

$1,249

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/2

9:15 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops30h 03m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 6/9

3:26 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 34m

$1,249

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/2

11:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 6/9

11:35 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,261

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/4

8:25 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/16

7:50 pm-8:50 am

2 stops28h 00m

$1,268

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

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

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of $635). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,744). 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated May 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $1,134, British Airways can have you in California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 32h. There are 10373 mi between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California are Air France ($456), Qatar Airways ($653), and Turkish Airlines ($678).

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of $635). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,744). 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 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to California. 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 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$847Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$892Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$943Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$965Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$976Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$991Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,302Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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