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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California from R10 491

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Dec 24 — Dec 311
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R16 578

One-way from

R10 491
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 31/1-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to California
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to California

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Mon 23/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops45h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/18:55SFO - JNB
1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12R16 578
Mon 23/1223:55JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/115:25SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R17 738
Mon 23/1223:55JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 19mKLM
Sun 19/17:10SFO - JNB
2 stops28h 50mKLM
Deal found 18/12R17 756
Mon 23/1221:15JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 19/117:30SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/12R18 100
Mon 23/1219:40JNB - LAX
2 stops31h 04mAir France
Mon 30/1218:30LAX - JNB
1 stop28h 55mAir France
Deal found 18/12R18 517
Mon 23/1223:55JNB - LAX
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/1221:05LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R18 644
Mon 23/1223:55JNB - LAX
1 stop45h 50mDelta
Tue 31/1212:35LAX - JNB
1 stop20h 25mDelta
Deal found 17/12R18 807
Thu 19/1219:25JNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 22/122:08LAX - JNB
2 stops26h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12R19 332
Mon 23/1223:55JNB - LAX
2 stops29h 55mKLM
Tue 31/128:46LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 14mKLM
Deal found 17/12R19 785
Tue 17/1219:30JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 49mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 10/110:58SAN - JNB
2 stops38h 32mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/12R20 510
Thu 19/1219:40JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Sat 4/113:45SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Deal found 17/12R20 764
Wed 18/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/123:20LAX - JNB
2 stops33h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12R22 467

Find flights from OR Tambo to California within your budget

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

23:55-16:25

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 7/2

19:25-21:35

1 stop40h 10m

R16 578

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

23:55-22:30

2 stops32h 35m

San Diego

Fri 7/2

15:58-21:35

2 stops43h 37m

R16 633

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

17:50-16:45

1 stop31h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

12:35-10:35

1 stop37h 00m

R16 742

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/2

19:35-21:59

2 stops36h 24m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 8/2

8:35-18:35

2 stops48h 00m

R16 959

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/2

19:40-22:32

2 stops36h 52m

Ontario

Sat 8/2

6:00-19:00

2 stops27h 00m

R16 977

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

19:40-18:05

2 stops32h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 9/2

8:00-19:00

2 stops25h 00m

R16 977

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/1

19:35-17:46

2 stops32h 11m

Los Angeles

Thu 30/1

6:00-18:35

2 stops26h 35m

R17 086

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

18:50-12:45

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

13:50-21:20

1 stop22h 30m

R17 104

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

23:55-0:53

2 stops33h 58m

Los Angeles

Sun 23/3

16:25-9:15

2 stops31h 50m

R17 104

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

19:35-20:45

3 stops35h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 9/2

8:15-18:35

2 stops24h 20m

R17 104

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to California

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to California

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of R924). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 059). 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 OR Tambo 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 19 December 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air France, Delta and American Airlines from Johannesburg to California. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California are Qatar Airways (R10 491), Singapore Airlines (R12 538), and Turkish Airlines (R12 828).

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

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California (average of R924). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 059). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 456AverageR15 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 516AverageR20 163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 257AverageR18 136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR15 997AverageR18 902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 013AverageR18 911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 074AverageR18 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 109AverageR22 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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SWISSCheapestR16 361AverageR18 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 364AverageR17 869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 549AverageR22 461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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