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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to California from R11 134

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 454

One-way from

R11 134
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/2-24/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 42m total
  • Johannesburg to California
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 45m 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 17 January 2025.

Tue 21/122:00JNB - SAN
2 stops27h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/36:15SAN - JNB
2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/1R17 209
Fri 17/123:55JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 10mDelta
Fri 24/18:25LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Deal found 16/1R17 454
Mon 10/323:55JNB - SAN
2 stops29h 48mDelta
Tue 18/36:15SAN - JNB
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Deal found 15/1R17 454
Sun 9/319:40JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 30mAir France
Sat 29/316:25SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 45mAir France
Deal found 16/1R17 454
Thu 13/223:55JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 30mSWISS
Thu 20/219:25SFO - JNB
1 stop29h 00mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R17 473
Tue 11/221:55JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 25mDelta
Mon 17/20:40SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 20mDelta
Deal found 17/1R17 491
Thu 13/219:40JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/213:50SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 529
Fri 7/219:40JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Sat 22/221:05LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 20mAir France
Deal found 16/1R17 604
Sat 8/223:55JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/215:25LAX - JNB
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 642
Thu 13/223:55JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 24mKLM
Thu 20/210:55SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 05mKLM
Deal found 16/1R17 679
Sat 8/223:55JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 07mKLM
Sun 23/29:00LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 00mKLM
Deal found 16/1R17 736
Mon 10/319:25JNB - SAN
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/319:10SAN - JNB
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R18 093

Find flights from OR Tambo to California within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

23:55-20:02

2 stops30h 07m

Los Angeles

Mon 24/2

8:25-19:00

1 stop24h 35m

R17 454

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

19:40-14:10

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 29/3

16:25-8:10

1 stop30h 45m

R17 454

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

23:55-20:43

2 stops29h 48m

San Diego

Tue 18/3

6:15-19:00

1 stop27h 45m

R17 454

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

23:55-16:25

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

19:25-10:25

1 stop29h 00m

R17 473

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

21:55-18:20

1 stop30h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 17/2

0:40-22:00

2 stops35h 20m

R17 491

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

19:40-18:06

2 stops32h 26m

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

13:50-22:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 529

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

19:40-13:05

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 22/2

21:05-9:25

1 stop26h 20m

R17 604

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

23:55-20:02

2 stops30h 07m

Los Angeles

Sat 22/2

15:25-9:25

1 stop32h 00m

R17 642

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

23:55-23:19

2 stops33h 24m

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

10:55-22:00

2 stops25h 05m

R17 679

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

23:55-20:02

2 stops30h 07m

Los Angeles

Sun 23/2

9:00-22:00

2 stops27h 00m

R17 736

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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 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, British Airways and Cathay Pacific 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
3 351 reviews

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
3 351 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
1 327 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
8 513 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
1 339 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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.

7,5
Good
826 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 (R11 134), Etihad Airways (R12 658), and Turkish Airlines (R13 466).

  • 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 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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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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 019AverageR16 057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 068AverageR21 052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 924AverageR18 921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 622AverageR20 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 626AverageR22 027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 702AverageR19 812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 729AverageR23 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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SWISSCheapestR16 983AverageR19 253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR17 179AverageR23 312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 346AverageR18 484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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