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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to California from R11 693

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Apr 20 — Apr 271
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to California flight deals. Data was last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 804

One-way from

R11 693

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 207
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/6-7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R30 208 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 614 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Mon 9/617:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 7/712:40SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4R17 804
Mon 14/421:20JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/98:15LAX - JNB
2 stops24h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4R18 201
Mon 14/421:20JNB - ONT
2 stops26h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/95:40ONT - JNB
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4R18 201
Mon 30/620:40JNB - LAX
1 stop33h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 11/720:05LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/4R18 334
Wed 14/520:40JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 6/621:20SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/4R18 353
Thu 8/518:50JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/513:50LAX - JNB
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R18 523
Thu 8/518:50JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 49mDelta
Thu 15/56:00LAX - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 14/4R18 637
Wed 14/523:15JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 54mDelta
Fri 6/611:15SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 05mDelta
Deal found 14/4R18 656
Wed 14/518:50JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/610:00SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R18 731
Thu 29/521:15JNB - LAS
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/622:00LAS - JNB
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R18 901
Sat 3/520:40JNB - LAS
2 stops34h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 11/521:10LAS - JNB
1 stop28h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/4R19 412
Wed 16/418:50JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 30mAir France
Mon 8/920:05LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 25mAir France
Deal found 14/4R19 545

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
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Johannesburg

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

17:55-16:40

1 stop31h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

12:40-10:35

1 stop36h 55m

R17 804

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/6

20:40-20:45

1 stop33h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/7

20:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

R18 334

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

20:40-14:15

1 stop26h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

21:20-10:20

1 stop28h 00m

R18 353

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

18:50-11:20

1 stop25h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 15/5

13:50-21:20

1 stop22h 30m

R18 523

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

18:50-16:39

2 stops30h 49m

Los Angeles

Thu 15/5

6:00-21:20

2 stops30h 20m

R18 637

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

23:15-23:09

2 stops32h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

11:15-21:20

2 stops25h 05m

R18 656

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

18:50-15:15

2 stops29h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

10:00-21:20

2 stops26h 20m

R18 731

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

21:15-20:10

1 stop31h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/6

22:00-9:25

1 stop26h 25m

R18 901

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/5

20:40-21:55

2 stops34h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 11/5

21:10-10:20

1 stop28h 10m

R19 412

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

17:55-11:45

1 stop26h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 29/7

19:55-10:35

1 stop29h 40m

R19 545

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to California (average of R924). Flying from Johannesburg to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 15 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta from Johannesburg to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 198 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 917 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 435 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to California are Qatar Airways (R11 693), Etihad Airways (R13 320), and Turkish Airlines (R13 604).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Johannesburg to California, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Los Angeles, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Ontario or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, as they are the most popular.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to California (average of R924). Flying from Johannesburg to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR15 563AverageR17 789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 928AverageR18 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR16 098AverageR19 809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 750AverageR25 000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 818AverageR19 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 055AverageR22 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 118AverageR19 948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 303AverageR19 010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 473AverageR18 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 774AverageR21 395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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