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

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

Which airlines fly to California?

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 32% 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.

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 August 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 406 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in 2026

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20:15 - 15:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

11:45 - 19:40SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 569Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

21:40 - 15:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

7:00 - 19:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 860Delta

Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 12

21:40 - 21:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 45m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:35 - 19:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 860Delta

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 12

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

33h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

14:00 - 8:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 20m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

R15 957Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28

19:35 - 15:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

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

30h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

R16 184British Airways

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 20

19:35 - 15:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

21:30 - 10:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

R16 184British Airways

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 20

19:40 - 19:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

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

27h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 232Air France

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 12

19:40 - 19:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

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

27h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 232Air France

Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 10

18:50 - 16:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

16:45 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 265Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23

23:59 - 12:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

45h 46m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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

30h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 281Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11

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23:15 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:45 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 35m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R21 152KLM

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

23:15 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:50 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R21 152KLM

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

23:15 - 22:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl

23:59 - 19:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R22 787Delta

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

23:15 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:00 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R23 758Delta

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

19:00 - 17:29JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

31h 29m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Denver Intl

5:45 - 18:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 45m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

R26 331United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

19:00 - 15:32JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 32m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:45 - 18:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 45m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

R26 347United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

14:30 - 15:23JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 53m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22:39 - 13:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 51m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R26 590Ethiopian Air

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

20:55 - 19:03JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ONT Ontario

31h 08m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:00 - 4:00ONT Ontario-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R28 095Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

14:30 - 15:23JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 53m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23:00 - 3:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 55m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

R28 208Ethiopian Air

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

20:55 - 19:03JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ONT Ontario

31h 08m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:00 - 4:00ONT Ontario-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R29 179Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

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Delta flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California

Our best Delta deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California flight tickets

Delta

Oct 28

JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 05m

2 stops

LAX21:45Los Angeles Los Angeles

Nov 11

LAX21:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

35h 20m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 860

Delta

Nov 1

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 58m

1 stop

LAX17:18Los Angeles Los Angeles

Nov 12

LAX12:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

20h 35m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 876

Delta

Oct 20

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 30m

1 stop

LAX20:25Los Angeles Los Angeles

Oct 30

LAX11:10Los Angeles Los Angeles

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 892

United Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California flight tickets

United Airlines

Nov 1

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 47m

1 stop

LAX12:47Los Angeles Los Angeles

Nov 9

LAX11:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 313

United Airlines

Nov 24

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 00m

2 stops

SFO21:00San Francisco

Mar 3

SFO6:00San Francisco

26h 35m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 669

United Airlines

Jan 31

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 11m

1 stop

SFO16:11San Francisco

Mar 10

SFO10:20San Francisco

22h 15m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 799

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

20:15-15:45

1 stop28h 30m

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Wed 7/10

11:45-19:40

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21:40-15:10

1 stop26h 30m

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Thu 12/11

7:00-19:10

1 stop26h 10m

R15 860

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

21:40-21:25

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1 stop20h 35m

R15 860

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

20:15-21:05

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 28/10

14:00-8:20

2 stops33h 20m

R15 957

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/1

19:35-15:20

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 20/1

18:25-10:25

1 stop30h 00m

R16 184

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/1

19:35-15:20

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 20/1

21:30-10:25

2 stops26h 55m

R16 184

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

19:40-19:25

1 stop32h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

22:05-11:25

2 stops27h 20m

R16 232

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

19:40-19:25

1 stop32h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 10/11

22:05-11:25

2 stops27h 20m

R16 232

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:50-16:05

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 23/9

16:45-21:20

1 stop43h 35m

R16 265

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

23:59-12:45

1 stop45h 46m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 11/11

18:55-11:25

1 stop30h 30m

R16 281

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with most prices found around R16 248. If you’re not able to fly to California in November, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California during February average around R16 362.

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 R18 877 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 989 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California flight.

Cheap Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R10 406
Fastest flight time	24h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is R10 406. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 569.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California takes 24h 30m

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 August 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom R13 732	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 11 953 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 233	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 692 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 469	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 472 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 916	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 100 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 036	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 174 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 243	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 558 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R15 497	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 647 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 833	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 501 reviews	Search Delta flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R17 097	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 584 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 354	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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