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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California from R10 481

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Mar 31 — Apr 71
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to California flight deals. Data was last updated 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 989

One-way from

R10 481

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 739
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to California
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R28 477 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 649 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to California

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 26 March 2025.

Sun 11/517:55JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/519:55LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/3R16 989
Fri 9/517:55JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 16/512:40SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/3R17 207
Tue 8/423:15JNB - LAX
2 stops29h 22mDelta
Wed 16/412:10LAX - JNB
1 stop22h 30mDelta
Deal found 25/3R17 390
Thu 8/520:40JNB - LAS
1 stop31h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 15/521:10LAS - JNB
1 stop28h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/3R17 645
Mon 20/1021:15JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1120:55LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R17 663
Tue 8/420:40JNB - LAX
1 stop31h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 16/421:20LAX - JNB
1 stop28h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/3R17 681
Sun 28/920:40JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 4/1014:00SAN - JNB
2 stops35h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/3R17 936
Mon 14/418:50JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 30mAir France
Tue 22/417:15LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 10mAir France
Deal found 25/3R18 119
Mon 14/418:50JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 18mDelta
Tue 22/47:10SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Deal found 25/3R18 301
Mon 14/418:50JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/48:55SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R18 410
Wed 13/819:25JNB - LAS
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/822:00LAS - JNB
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R18 429
Mon 14/420:40JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 22/416:05SFO - JNB
1 stop33h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/3R18 447

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

17:55-11:45

1 stop26h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/5

19:55-10:35

1 stop29h 40m

R16 989

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

17:55-10:35

1 stop25h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 16/5

12:40-10:35

1 stop36h 55m

R17 207

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

23:15-19:37

2 stops29h 22m

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

12:10-19:40

1 stop22h 30m

R17 390

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

20:40-19:20

1 stop31h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 15/5

21:10-10:20

1 stop28h 10m

R17 645

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

20:40-19:35

1 stop31h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

21:20-10:20

1 stop28h 00m

R17 681

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

18:50-16:05

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/5

10:15-21:20

2 stops26h 05m

R17 845

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

18:50-11:20

1 stop25h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

17:15-8:25

1 stop30h 10m

R18 119

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

18:50-15:08

2 stops29h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

7:10-19:40

1 stop27h 30m

R18 301

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

18:50-15:08

2 stops29h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

8:55-21:20

2 stops27h 25m

R18 410

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

19:25-13:20

1 stop26h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 28/8

22:00-9:25

1 stop26h 25m

R18 429

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California

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 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 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 26 March 2025.

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 26 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta 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.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 481), Etihad Airways (R12 195), and Turkish Airlines (R13 544).

  • 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.

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  • 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 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR14 993AverageR17 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 346AverageR18 163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 509AverageR18 588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 137AverageR23 197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 203AverageR18 665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 431AverageR21 918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 492AverageR19 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 494AverageR20 640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 527AverageR18 311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 834AverageR17 800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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