Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles from R12 225
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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Johannesburg to Los Angeles are usually found in February or May, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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.
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.
Fri 17/123:55JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 10mDelta
Fri 24/18:25LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Deal found 16/1R17 454
Mon 3/319:40JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Mon 10/322:05LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 20mAir France
Deal found 16/1R17 491
Sat 8/223:55JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/215:25LAX - JNB
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 642
Sat 8/223:55JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 07mKLM
Sun 23/29:00LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 00mKLM
Deal found 16/1R17 736
Tue 28/114:35JNB - LAX
3 stops34h 59mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/223:20LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R19 278
Sat 1/1122:00JNB - LAX
2 stops32h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/115:30LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1R19 316
Sat 8/223:55JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mSWISS
Sat 22/219:10LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 15mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R19 485
Tue 10/619:50JNB - LAX
1 stop34h 50mSingapore Airlines
Wed 9/714:20LAX - JNB
2 stops43h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/1R19 748
Fri 17/119:25JNB - LAX
1 stop35h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 24/120:55LAX - JNB
1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1R19 861
Wed 11/621:10JNB - LAX
2 stops29h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/716:53LAX - JNB
2 stops29h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1R20 482
Tue 1/711:20JNB - LAX
1 stop44h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 30/71:15LAX - JNB
1 stop45h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/1R28 908
Sun 6/43:10JNB - LAX
2 stops43h 55mRwandAir
Mon 14/416:20LAX - JNB
2 stops37h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 16/1R29 999
Best flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Los Angeles that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
Sat 8/223:55JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 07mDelta
Mon 24/28:25LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Deal found 16/1R17 454
Mon 3/319:40JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Mon 10/322:05LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 20mAir France
Deal found 16/1R17 491
Sat 8/223:55JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/215:25LAX - JNB
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 642
Sat 8/223:55JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 07mKLM
Sun 23/29:00LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 00mKLM
Deal found 16/1R17 736
Tue 28/114:35JNB - LAX
3 stops34h 59mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/223:20LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R19 278
Sat 8/223:55JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mSWISS
Sat 22/219:10LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 15mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R19 485
Mon 3/319:35JNB - LAX
2 stops37h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/36:00LAX - JNB
3 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1R19 636
Mon 3/319:35JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 30mBrussels Airlines
Mon 10/316:05LAX - JNB
1 stop32h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 17/1R20 407
Sun 16/311:05JNB - LAX
1 stop36h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 22/30:20LAX - JNB
1 stop46h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1R29 340
Sun 6/43:10JNB - LAX
2 stops43h 55mRwandAir
Mon 14/416:20LAX - JNB
2 stops37h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 16/1R29 999
Fri 7/29:35JNB - LAX
3 stops37h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 23/216:30LAX - JNB
2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R37 785
Tue 4/210:10JNB - LAX
2 stops59h 09mLufthansa
Tue 1/417:30LAX - JNB
2 stops30h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 17/1R69 872
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Data last updated 17 January 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 17/123:55JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 10mDelta
Fri 24/18:25LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Deal found 16/1R17 454
Fri 17/119:25JNB - LAX
1 stop35h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 24/120:55LAX - JNB
1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1R19 861
Tue 28/114:35JNB - LAX
3 stops34h 59mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/223:20LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R19 278
Wed 29/13:10JNB - LAX
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
Mon 17/215:10LAX - JNB
2 stops37h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 16/1R31 729
Wed 29/122:00JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/20:51LAX - JNB
2 stops31h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/1R70 191
Tue 4/210:10JNB - LAX
2 stops59h 09mLufthansa
Tue 1/417:30LAX - JNB
2 stops30h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 17/1R69 872
Tue 4/219:10JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 4/413:40LAX - JNB
1 stop35h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R78 899
Fri 7/219:40JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Sat 22/221:05LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 20mAir France
Deal found 16/1R17 604
Fri 7/29:35JNB - LAX
3 stops37h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 23/216:30LAX - JNB
2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R37 785
Sat 8/223:55JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/215:25LAX - JNB
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 642
Sat 8/223:55JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 07mKLM
Sun 23/29:00LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 00mKLM
Deal found 16/1R17 736
Sat 8/223:55JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mSWISS
Sat 22/219:10LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 15mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R19 485
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
Thu 13/217:00JNB - LAX
2 stops39h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R12 658
Mon 10/29:55JNB - LAX
2 stops46h 36mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1R12 733
Mon 10/29:35JNB - LAX
3 stops37h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R13 316
Mon 10/219:05JNB - LAX
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 466
Wed 12/23:10JNB - LAX
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 16/1R19 523
Tue 18/24:00JNB - LAX
3 stops45h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R31 372
Fri 28/221:55JNB - LAX
1 stop36h 04mDelta
Deal found 17/1R42 393
Mon 3/319:40JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 30mAir France
Deal found 16/1R42 506
Sat 1/319:25JNB - LAX
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/1R73 840
Fri 4/410:05JNB - LAX
1 stop37h 10mEmirates
Deal found 16/1R125 505
Find flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles within your budget
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles 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
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 3/3
19:40-13:05
1 stop27h 25m
Los Angeles
Mon 10/3
22:05-9:25
1 stop26h 20m
R17 491
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
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
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 28/1
14:35-15:34
3 stops34h 59m
Los Angeles
Tue 4/2
23:20-13:10
2 stops27h 50m
R19 278
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 8/2
23:55-16:30
1 stop26h 35m
Los Angeles
Sat 22/2
19:10-10:25
1 stop29h 15m
R19 485
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 3/3
19:35-22:37
2 stops37h 02m
Los Angeles
Mon 10/3
6:00-18:35
3 stops27h 35m
R19 636
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/6
19:50-21:40
1 stop34h 50m
Los Angeles
Wed 9/7
14:20-18:35
2 stops43h 15m
R19 748
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 3/3
19:35-13:05
1 stop27h 30m
Los Angeles
Mon 10/3
16:05-9:30
1 stop32h 25m
R20 407
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/6
21:10-17:36
2 stops29h 26m
Los Angeles
Wed 9/7
16:53-7:00
2 stops29h 07m
R20 482
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.
Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles (average of R924). Flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles 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 LAX?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. 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.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 23 June 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Rainfall in Los Angeles by month
Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.
Temperature in Los Angeles by month
Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airports serve Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights?
In most cases, travellers flying to Los Angeles from Johannesburg will take off in O.R. Tambo International airport. This is the largest and busiest airport located in Johannesburg. The other airport that might take a traveller to Los Angeles is Lanseria International Airport. This is a smaller and quieter airport that flies into Los Angeles. Once reaching the destination, most passengers will move into Los Angeles through Los Angeles International Airport. It is about 30 kilometers from downtown in Westchester. This airport is a hub for many airlines including United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Unfortunately, currently there are no direct, nonstop flights to Los Angeles from Johannesburg. However, passengers looking to go to Los Angeles can instead choose an indirect, stopover flight from several airlines like Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Virgin Atlantic. These flights have a wide range of prices and may take you from Johannesburg to Los Angeles in about 23h 20m-26h 55m, depending on which is chosen. Keep in mind that most of the time, the least expensive flights are the ones that take a bit longer to reach Los Angeles Airport.
What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
When taking a flight into Los Angeles with a single stop, there are several different options. These flights can touch down in all sorts of locations including Abu Dhabi International Airport, Hamad International Airport, or Hong Kong International Airport. Many flights touch down more than once. These flights typically take longer to reach Los Angeles and are about the same price as a single stop flight. One of the available flights stops down in Dubai Airport and San Francisco International Airport, while another has stops in Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport and Beijing Capital Airport.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Visiting Los Angeles from Johannesburg requires having both a passport and visa. The passport must have at least two empty pages.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Johannesburg?
Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Johannesburg. On average, Los Angeles has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day from 14 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15,1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles round-trip?
Currently priced at R17 454, Delta will fly you from Johannesburg to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air France and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R17 491 and R17 736, respectively. These flights start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles are Etihad Airways (R12 733), Qatar Airways (R13 316), and Turkish Airlines (R13 466).
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Los Angeles stopover in London most frequently. Doha sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Dubai comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?
Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Russell Square, Tower Bridge, and St. Paul's Cathedral. Travellers on a stopover London can visit Russell Square, Tower Bridge, and St. Paul's Cathedral, by traveling 23,5 km, 26,6 km, and 25,2 km, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Travellers can book a car hire at London Heathrow for about R719 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?
Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are located about 10,5 km, 6,8 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R1 501 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights?
Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights have a stopover in Rome least often. Abu Dhabi is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Istanbul follows Abu Dhabi in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles (average of R924). Flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles 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.
Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. 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.
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