Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California from R11 461

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SWISS Logo
19:35 - 16:30JNB-LAX
29h 55m1 stop
SWISS Logo
20:10 - 10:30LAX-JNB
29h 20m1 stop
R15 991SWISS
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 26
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19:35 - 21:35JNB-LAX
35h 00m2 stops
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20:10 - 10:30LAX-JNB
29h 20m1 stop
R16 099
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 26
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 19:47JNB-LAX
30h 52m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:19 - 19:40LAX-JNB
22h 21m1 stop
R16 331Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 24
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:30 - 14:15JNB-SFO
26h 45m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
7:25 - 19:40SFO-JNB
27h 15m1 stop
R16 421Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 18:00JNB-LAX
33h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:45 - 10:50LAX-JNB
30h 05m1 stop
R16 725Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 18:00JNB-LAX
33h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:05 - 10:50LAX-JNB
35h 45m1 stop
R16 815Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
21:20 - 21:13JNB-LAS
32h 53m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
18:28 - 17:45LAS-JNB
38h 17m3 stops
R17 298United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 1
United Airlines Logo
21:20 - 11:59JNB-LAX
23h 39m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:25 - 17:45LAX-JNB
24h 20m1 stop
R17 585United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 1
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 15:00JNB-SFO
29h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 7:35SFO-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
R18 212British Airways
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Wed, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 28
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22:00 - 15:00JNB-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
British Airways Logo
17:30 - 10:25SFO-JNB
30h 55m1 stop
R18 409British Airways
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Fri, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 30

Virgin Atlantic flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Sept 24
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 52m
1 stop
LAX19:47Los Angeles
Oct 24
LAX12:19Los Angeles
22h 21m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 331
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Virgin Atlantic
Sept 18
JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 45m
1 stop
SFO14:15San Francisco
Sept 25
SFO7:25San Francisco
27h 15m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 421
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Virgin Atlantic
Sept 11
JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 15m
1 stop
LAX20:45Los Angeles
Sept 18
LAX10:10Los Angeles
24h 30m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 066
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American Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California

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American Airlines
Aug 10
JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 00m
1 stop
LAX20:15Los Angeles
Oct 11
LAX14:00Los Angeles
32h 00m
1 stop
JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 760
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American Airlines
Aug 10
JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 50m
1 stop
LAX20:15Los Angeles
Oct 11
LAX16:46Los Angeles
29h 14m
2 stops
JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 832
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American Airlines
Aug 10
JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 16m
2 stops
LAX18:31Los Angeles
Oct 11
LAX21:30Los Angeles
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 939
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California 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, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 29 July 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

19:35-16:30

1 stop29h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 26/10

20:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

R15 991

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

19:35-21:35

2 stops35h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 26/10

20:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

R16 099

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

21:55-19:47

1 stop30h 52m

Los Angeles

Fri 24/10

12:19-19:40

1 stop22h 21m

R16 331

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

20:30-14:15

1 stop26h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 25/9

7:25-19:40

1 stop27h 15m

R16 421

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

17:55-18:00

1 stop33h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

19:45-10:50

1 stop30h 05m

R16 725

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

17:50-18:00

1 stop33h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 27/10

14:05-10:50

1 stop35h 45m

R16 815

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

21:20-21:13

2 stops32h 53m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/9

18:28-17:45

3 stops38h 17m

R17 298

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

21:20-11:59

1 stop23h 39m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/9

8:25-17:45

1 stop24h 20m

R17 585

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

19:35-15:00

1 stop29h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 28/12

20:40-7:35

1 stop24h 55m

R18 212

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

22:00-15:00

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

17:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

R18 409

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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

What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with most prices found around R16 886. If you’re not able to fly to California in February, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California during May average around R17 997.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to California is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R17 380. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R19 367. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to California is in the morning. Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California during this time can be as low as R16 877. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are R23 350 on average. Flights to California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 505 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 R18 516 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 2% 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California

Best price found

R11 461

Fastest flight time

22h 08m

Direct flights

None

Airports in California

7 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is R11 461. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 991.
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California takes 22h 08m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - Los Angeles Airport, Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - San Francisco Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport.
There are 7 airports near California: San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), San Francisco (SFO), Burbank Bob Hope (BUR), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)

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  • 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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SWISSPriceFrom R14 729Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 683 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom R15 075Free CancellationRating
6,8
7 265 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R15 483Free CancellationRating
6,6
7 208 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 311Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 899 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R16 514Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 465 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R16 537Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 925 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 683Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 383 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 792Free CancellationRating
8,0
7 977 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R17 046Free CancellationRating
7,4
655 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R18 146Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 338 reviews
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