Which airlines fly to California?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo to California?

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg OR Tambo to California

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?

The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California is 11 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R10 355 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in 2026/27

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23:59 - 21:29JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

31h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

18:30 - 11:25LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 304Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

21:40 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

32h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

17:10 - 8:40LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 548Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

21:40 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

32h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

17:10 - 8:40LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 581Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

19:35 - 13:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

27h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

22:40 - 10:25LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

R15 744British Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

19:35 - 13:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

27h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

22:40 - 10:25LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

R15 793British Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

19:40 - 16:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

31h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle New York John F Kennedy Intl

22:05 - 11:25LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 232Air France

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 2

19:40 - 16:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

31h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

13:50 - 22:00LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 249Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 17

21:20 - 15:31JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

28h 11m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

19:47 - 19:10SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 23m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 281Delta

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

21:20 - 19:53JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

32h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:50 - 19:10SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 281Delta

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

19:40 - 16:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

30h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

18:55 - 11:25LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 639Air France

Tue, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 31

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20:15 - 21:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

33h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

17:10 - 8:40LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 939Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Dec 1

20:15 - 17:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

30h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:10 - 8:40LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

R16 021Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Dec 1

18:50 - 13:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

27h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle London Heathrow

22:05 - 11:25LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 330Air France

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Dec 1

13:30 - 16:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

35h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Frankfurt am Main

19:35 - 16:15LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 40m3 stops Zurich Frankfurt am Main Dubai Intl

R27 010Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

20:55 - 19:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

31h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

15:20 - 11:00LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 40m3 stops Rome Fiumicino Athens Eleftherios V. Istanbul

R29 794Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Dec 1

21:15 - 13:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

25h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

18:00 - 10:25LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

R63 464British Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Dec 1

21:15 - 17:28JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

29h 13m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

20:50 - 10:25LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

R64 555British Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Dec 1

10:00 - 14:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

37h 25m3 stops Harare Lusaka Dubai Intl

15:35 - 15:15LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

61h 40m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

R132 707Emirates

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Dec 1

14:05 - 20:09JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

39h 04m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:44 - 3:55SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 11m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R140 148Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Dec 1

19:10 - 17:49JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

31h 39m2 stops Dubai Intl San Francisco

15:35 - 15:15LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

61h 40m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

R144 186Emirates

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Dec 1

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British Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California

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British Airways

Feb 9

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m

1 stop

LAX13:25Los Angeles

Feb 14

LAX21:30Los Angeles

26h 55m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 630

British Airways

Nov 10

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m

1 stop

LAX13:25Los Angeles

Nov 17

LAX22:40Los Angeles

25h 45m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 744

British Airways

Jan 19

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m

1 stop

LAX13:25Los Angeles

Feb 2

LAX18:25Los Angeles

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 890

United Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California

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United Airlines

Nov 8

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m

2 stops

LAX16:40Los Angeles

Nov 15

LAX5:45Los Angeles

26h 50m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 314

United Airlines

Nov 7

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m

2 stops

LAX16:40Los Angeles

Nov 14

LAX7:10Los Angeles

25h 25m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 411

United Airlines

Nov 8

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 42m

2 stops

SFO14:42San Francisco

Nov 15

SFO6:35San Francisco

26h 00m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 639

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19:35-13:25

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JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

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19:40-16:45

2 stops31h 05m

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22:05-11:25

2 stops27h 20m

R16 232

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JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

JNBLAX

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Fri 6/11

19:40-16:40

1 stop31h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/11

13:50-22:00

1 stop22h 10m

R16 249

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

21:20-15:31

2 stops28h 11m

San Diego

Wed 2/12

19:47-19:10

2 stops37h 23m

R16 281

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

21:20-19:53

1 stop32h 33m

San Diego

Wed 2/12

21:50-19:10

1 stop35h 20m

R16 281

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles

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Tue 12/1

19:40-16:35

1 stop30h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/1

18:55-11:25

1 stop30h 30m

R16 639

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with most prices found around R16 493. If you’re not able to fly to California in March, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California during February average around R16 656.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around R19 445 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as R15 728 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California flight.

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Best price found	R10 355
Fastest flight time	24h 16m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is R10 355. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 304.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California takes 24h 16m

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?
The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California is 11 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom R10 924	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 577 reviews	Search KLM flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R13 815	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,0 12 097 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 238	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 454 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 907	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 116	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 238 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 204	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 246 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R15 678	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 650 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 911	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 604 reviews	Search Delta flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R17 200	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 617 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 557	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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