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R13 282 Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles

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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Los Angeles (JNB-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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18:50 - 18:50JNB-LAX
33h 00m1 stop
11:15 - 19:00LAX-JNB
22h 45m1 stop
R16 759Delta
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 24
18:50 - 18:50JNB-LAX
33h 00m1 stop
11:15 - 19:00LAX-JNB
22h 45m1 stop
R16 814Delta
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Mon, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 3
18:50 - 18:42JNB-LAX
32h 52m2 stops
21:45 - 19:00LAX-JNB
36h 15m1 stop
R16 851Delta
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 24
19:00 - 15:15JNB-LAX
29h 15m2 stops
12:55 - 8:30LAX-JNB
34h 35m2 stops
R18 580United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 3
18:55 - 14:05JNB-LAX
28h 10m1 stop
22:55 - 10:15LAX-JNB
26h 20m1 stop
R22 553Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 9
19:00 - 15:15JNB-LAX
29h 15m2 stops
10:30 - 17:45LAX-JNB
22h 15m1 stop
R23 914United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 9
19:20 - 13:25JNB-LAX
27h 05m1 stop
14:05 - 9:25LAX-JNB
34h 20m1 stop
R24 319British Airways
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Sat, Aug 24 - Sat, Aug 31
19:20 - 13:25JNB-LAX
27h 05m1 stop
20:15 - 9:25LAX-JNB
28h 10m2 stops
R25 073British Airways
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Sat, Aug 24 - Sat, Aug 31
9:35 - 7:25JNB-LAX
30h 50m3 stops
16:20 - 9:50LAX-JNB
32h 30m1 stop
R30 519Qatar Airways
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Mon, Aug 26 - Wed, Oct 23
9:35 - 7:25JNB-LAX
30h 50m3 stops
16:20 - 16:10LAX-JNB
38h 50m1 stop
R30 574Qatar Airways
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Mon, Aug 26 - Sun, Oct 20

Flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Johannesburg to Los Angeles, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles is October, where tickets cost R16 096 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is R22 645 and R21 321 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 165 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Turkish Airlines (R13 282) and Ethiopian Air (R14 919). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Delta (R16 759) and Ethiopian Air (R17 329).

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February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R13 282
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights

  • What types of flights are available when booking flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

    There are only connecting flights available when making the journey from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Iberia Airways, British Airways, and Delta Air Lines are among the airlines which offer flights in this route. The layovers take place in Heathrow Airport (LHR), Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG), and the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

  • What hotels can you stay in while at the OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

    There are a couple of hotels in which you can choose to spend the night, especially if you have an early morning flight from OR Tambo. The Intercontinental Hotel is located 4.4 miles away from the airport and is a good option for travelers. The Premier Hotel is located 3.5 miles away. This is the most convenient hotel in which you can choose to stay due to its close proximity to the airport.

  • What are the parking options in OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

    There are a couple of parking options available at OR Tambo. The short term parking lots are those in Parkade 1 Basement, and the Parkade 2 North and South Parkings. The Pizza Pick-up Parking is also a short-term parking option.The long stay parking areas are those of the Car Ports and the Shaded Parkings 1 and 2.

  • Are there lounges in the OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

    There are a couple of lounges which you can use to refresh as you travel through the OR Tambo airport. The Shongololo Premium Lounge and the Mashonzha Lounge are located in the International Departures, Terminal A. Bidvest Premier Lounge also has a section in this area and in the domestic departures of Terminal B.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles was R722 for a one-way ticket and R911 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Los Angeles, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles, Virgin Atlantic or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles are Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. With an average price for the route of R16 816 and an overall rating of 7,6, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R19 477 and an overall rating of 6,7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles

  • In the case of a late evening arrival into the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you can choose to stay in the Hyatt Regency Hotel located 0.5 miles away from LAX. Also, the Homewood Suites by Hilton, located 0.2 miles away and the Renaissance Hotel located 0.6 miles away are good options too.
  • For mothers with infants, there are nursing rooms located all over LAX. There are new nursing rooms in Terminals 2, 4, and 5. Terminals 1, 3, 6, 7, and 8 have nursing rooms as well.
  • There are several lounges located in various terminals at LAX, The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge is located in Terminal 6’s airside, the Alaska Lounge is also in Terminal 6 (in the Mezzanine Level near Gate 64), and the American Airlines Admirals Club also has a couple of lounges in Terminals 4 and 5.
  • LAX has even got a beach-themed childrens' play area located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
  • LAX has pet relief areas in all its terminals. Terminal 1 has its area near Gate 13, in Terminal 2 it's near gate 21 and Gate 33, in Terminal 3 it's near Gate 20B, in Terminal 5 it's along the bridge to the Tom Bradley International Terminal, in Terminal 6 it's near Gate 62, and in Terminal 7 it's near Gate 71A.
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Top 5 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 4159 reviews
7,5Food
7,6Comfort
8,1Crew
7,6Entertainment
7,8Boarding
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Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

6,0 GoodAnonymous, Jul 2024DOH - LAX
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Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

It was a really long flight from Doha to Philadelphia and it was overall a good one. The one area that I would comment on is that there is a lot of single-use plastic and disposables in the meal service for American Airlines. It would be great to see more circular options in the meal service to reduce the amount of waste.

Suddenly Flight has been change by Qatar and there’s no information is there of us from Bom to Doha and counter person is behaving like Qatar owner next I will not buy Qatar and I will not suggest anyone to fly in Qatar

The crew was fantastic and the over flight was perfect as well.

They shld provide food. Between food they are giving 10 hours gap which is toooo much

Flight delayed yet again. Crew apathetic and unhelpful re affect on connecting flight.

I think Virgin is one of the best flying experiences, especially from/to the UK. The staff are so helpful and fun, the food is good, seats comfortable, goof entertainment and great value. Check in and boarding is pretty pain free. I also find that the other passengers are generally so kind and considerate than when I've flown other airlines.

Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

They again did not offer any functioning WiFi in the transatlantic crossing.

At check-in at Guarulhos Airport, I was coerced to pay EUROS 100 for each of my two teenage kids travelling on economy premium on the same flight (total charge of EUROS 200) to AIR FRANCE on the rational that they were on a different class and therefore they would require additional care from the flight crew. My wife and I would be (and actually flew) only a few meters from our kids on business class in the same flight. Air France took EUROS 200 from me in exchange for absolutely nothing. My kids are seasoned travelers and independent, and in any event, they were not given any special or any other assistance or attention by Air France flight crew as result or in connection with the fee charged from me at any given time during the flight to Paris - so ABSOLUTELY NO SERVICE WAS PERFORMED AND THE FEE WAS SIMPLY ANOTHER WAY OF “MILKING “ EXTRA EUROS 200 FROM ME. Worse, Air France made us wait for everyone to deplane in Paris to let us deplane - after an Air France Paris representative ridiculously confirmed that our kids were our kids, with our kids at that time already by our side seating in business class. We almost lost our connection to Malta as a result. Such a scheme from Air France is outrageous – especially because it penalizes its customers flying in business class or in first class. I would have imagined that Air France would have wanted to attract clients to fly its premium classes – not to charge cheap EURO 100 fees and to keep them waiting to deplane with their families after 12 hours flights at their destination. You won’t see us any time soon Air France and best of luck with your strategy !

Flight was late over a hour just like the first one. WiFi was down.

My only issue was my meal was inedible except for the sides.

The check in was horrible. I stood in line for 1 hour to check in with an Air France ticket. Then I was told I had to go to Delta counter onstead to check in instead. It made no sense.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Medíocre. The food wasn't good (although not bad, bad) and the staff wasn't kind. I asked for n extra blanket, the steward never came back, serving us roughly.

Excellent apart from transport to actual plane 10 minutes from the actual gate , walking out in the tarmac in the rain and having to climb stairs to enter while holding luggage.

They wanted to close counter although they did not provide the wheelchair requested which ended by going alone to transit security and lost long time and they did not want to wait .

Did not find the wheelchair that supposed to assist and went to a long queue for transit security chk which was very slow and boarding desk wanted to close counter although that they knew that I am minutes away because of their mistake of not providing the wheelchair.

See my previous comments. I was probably booked in business but was moved to economy

My flight was delayed for a whole day, so I lost a day of my vacation.

Ability to watch movies.No earbud sound system.Marginal beverage service.Unexplained late take off resulting in VERY tight connection in LA which proved maximally stressful.

Ability to watch movies.No earbud sound system.Marginal beverage service.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Entertainment was good. Food was OK. Cab crew was great.

The 7 hour delay in Johannesburg was extremely tiresome, with poor communication at check-in and a sad R120 voucher as compensation. All in all sitting for 10 hours on an airport was pretty bad. At arrival the baggage arrival took 2 hours. All in all, a very, very long trip.

Overall flight experience was good. Unfortunately our process getting to our flight was a hit or miss. Our flight was delayed perhaps for the best as getting from terminal to terminal is very long and security had problems with the machines that delayed us getting to our flight. Heathrow security could care-less that you have a flight you are about to miss!

Access to movies was nice, food not bad, and landing was smooth. Cramming us in like sardines is not fun. A little more space to bend down to get a bag or not touch my neighbors arm because we’re so close would be better for a 9 hour flight. Whomever designed the seating and you, who bought these planes, clearly are NOT interested in customers’ comfort. So stop pretending you do. Also, if you want traveler’s to check their bags so there is space to store carry one, don’t charge so much to check baggage. Seriously?!

Horrible. Crew is not helpful. Lounge is sub standard and overcrowded. Getting to your plane is underwhelming “via a bus”. Worst experience I have had.

I had to wait for 10 hours at the airport and no hotel accommodation was provided. That sucks big time.

They can't seem to deliver a delayed bag in less than a week. Is this the 19th century?

We're waiting an BA flight being operated from London to Raleigh

Could be better in all aspects. Poor communication. Rude staff

The seats are comfortable enough, but the layout in business is wacky. The boarding process is disorganized. The flight attendants are friendly enough, but the food and snacks are sub par.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/10Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
26h 35mJNB-LAX
R13 282
4/10Fri
3 stops
41h 38mJNB-LAX
R13 521
16/9Mon
2 stops
37h 29mJNB-LAX
R13 539
4/10Fri
2 stopsAir France
31h 10mJNB-LAX
R15 268
1/8Thu
2 stopsBritish Airways
37h 24mJNB-LAX
R21 909
31/7Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
24h 04mJNB-LAX
R21 983
31/7Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
35h 15mJNB-LAX
R22 167
5/8Mon
2 stopsVirgin Atlantic
32h 28mJNB-LAX
R24 190
1/8Thu
1 stopAir France
25h 35mJNB-LAX
R25 349
10/8Sat
1 stopBritish Airways
26h 50mJNB-LAX
R29 580

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/7Sun
multi-stopDelta
26h 45mJNB-LAX
12/8Mon
multi-stopDelta
29h 10mLAX-JNB
R17 991
28/7Sun
multi-stopDelta
30h 42mJNB-LAX
12/8Mon
multi-stopDelta
34h 31mLAX-JNB
R19 886
30/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 58mJNB-LAX
15/10Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 50mLAX-JNB
R21 836
30/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 58mJNB-LAX
15/10Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
26h 00mLAX-JNB
R21 928
30/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
37h 55mJNB-LAX
14/10Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 00mLAX-JNB
R27 336
28/7Sun
multi-stopAir France
25h 35mJNB-LAX
8/8Thu
multi-stopAir France
34h 00mLAX-JNB
R27 704
28/7Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
34h 52mJNB-LAX
12/8Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 09mLAX-JNB
R28 587
30/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 55mJNB-LAX
14/10Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 00mLAX-JNB
R32 303
30/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
43h 22mJNB-LAX
15/10Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
28h 45mLAX-JNB
R36 092
29/7Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
37h 15mJNB-LAX
15/10Tue
multi-stopRwandAir
49h 00mLAX-JNB
R79 359

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Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

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Los Angeles (LAX)United States

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Los Angeles - Johannesburg

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