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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to California from R11 116

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
feb 26 — mar 51
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 21 febbraio 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 923

One-way from

R11 116

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 347
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/3-19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 21m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R27 762 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 342 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 21 febbraio 2025.

gio 6/322:00JNB - LAX
1 stop33h 46mUnited Airlines
mer 19/311:00LAX - JNB
2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2R16 923
lun 10/319:05JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
lun 17/314:00LAX - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R17 052
mar 6/517:50JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
mer 14/512:40SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2R17 071
gio 6/320:25JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 00mSWISS
mer 19/318:25SFO - JNB
2 stops31h 00mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R17 089
dom 16/319:40JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 30mDelta
dom 23/36:00LAX - JNB
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Deal found 19/2R17 144
gio 6/319:40JNB - SFO
2 stops38h 34mDelta
mer 19/317:40SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 45mDelta
Deal found 20/2R17 347
dom 16/323:55JNB - LAX
2 stops31h 39mKLM
dom 23/311:05LAX - JNB
2 stops25h 55mKLM
Deal found 19/2R17 366
mar 1/723:15JNB - SAN
1 stop45h 45mDelta
sab 19/722:10SAN - JNB
2 stops36h 30mDelta
Deal found 20/2R17 384
lun 7/423:15JNB - LAX
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
lun 14/417:15LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R17 826
mar 6/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
mer 14/511:05SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R17 955
mar 6/523:15JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 08mKLM
mer 14/511:05SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 15mKLM
Deal found 21/2R18 343
gio 27/219:30JNB - LAX
1 stop28h 05mVirgin Atlantic
mer 5/322:15LAX - JNB
1 stop27h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2R18 508

Find flights from Johannesburg to California within your budget

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 21 febbraio 2025.

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Johannesburg

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 6/3

22:00-21:46

1 stop33h 46m

Los Angeles

mer 19/3

11:00-18:35

2 stops22h 35m

R16 923

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun 10/3

19:05-12:05

1 stop26h 00m

Los Angeles

lun 17/3

14:00-10:45

1 stop35h 45m

R17 052

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar 6/5

17:50-10:35

1 stop25h 45m

San Francisco

mer 14/5

12:40-10:35

1 stop36h 55m

R17 071

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 6/3

20:25-16:25

1 stop30h 00m

San Francisco

mer 19/3

18:25-10:25

2 stops31h 00m

R17 089

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 16/3

19:40-17:10

1 stop30h 30m

Los Angeles

dom 23/3

6:00-19:00

1 stop28h 00m

R17 144

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 6/3

19:40-0:14

2 stops38h 34m

San Francisco

mer 19/3

17:40-9:25

2 stops30h 45m

R17 347

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 16/3

23:55-22:34

2 stops31h 39m

Los Angeles

dom 23/3

11:05-22:00

2 stops25h 55m

R17 366

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar 1/7

23:15-12:00

1 stop45h 45m

San Diego

lun 14/7

22:10-19:40

2 stops36h 30m

R17 384

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun 7/4

23:15-19:35

2 stops29h 20m

Los Angeles

lun 14/4

17:15-8:30

1 stop30h 15m

R17 826

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar 6/5

18:50-18:15

1 stop32h 25m

San Francisco

mer 14/5

11:05-21:20

2 stops25h 15m

R17 955

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 21 febbraio 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 21 febbraio 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 213 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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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 116), Turkish Airlines (R13 881), and Singapore Airlines (R14 195).

  • 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 - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Johannesburg OR Tambo - San Francisco, as they are the most popular.

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  • 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 21 febbraio 2025.
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 020AverageR16 442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR15 163AverageR17 127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 705AverageR18 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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DeltaCheapestR16 320AverageR24 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 448AverageR19 190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 511AverageR19 402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 593AverageR18 429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 618AverageR23 028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 024AverageR18 087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 300AverageR21 402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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