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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles (JNB-LAX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Los Angeles

Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 15:35JNB-LAX
27h 05m1 stop
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14:15 - 19:00LAX-JNB
42h 45m1 stop
R16 217Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Oct 15 - Fri, Jan 23
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17:55 - 11:45JNB-LAX
26h 50m1 stop
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18:45 - 10:50LAX-JNB
30h 05m1 stop
R16 321Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 17:50JNB-LAX
31h 40m1 stop
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18:45 - 10:50LAX-JNB
30h 05m1 stop
R16 373Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 7
Delta Logo
20:40 - 17:45JNB-LAX
30h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
13:12 - 10:20LAX-JNB
36h 08m2 stops
R16 616Delta
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Mon, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 5
Delta Logo
20:40 - 17:45JNB-LAX
30h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:33 - 19:40LAX-JNB
37h 07m2 stops
R16 633Delta
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Wed, Oct 15 - Fri, Jan 23
SWISS Logo
19:35 - 20:24JNB-LAX
33h 49m2 stops
SWISS Logo
19:10 - 10:30LAX-JNB
29h 20m1 stop
R16 789SWISS
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Wed, Oct 15 - Thu, Jan 22
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 15:34JNB-LAX
29h 34m2 stops
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0:55 - 18:35LAX-JNB
31h 40m2 stops
R17 362United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 23:00JNB-LAX
37h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:00 - 9:30LAX-JNB
36h 30m2 stops
R17 709United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 20:18JNB-LAX
32h 18m2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:30 - 7:35LAX-JNB
30h 05m1 stop
R18 541British Airways
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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 17:54JNB-LAX
29h 54m2 stops
British Airways Logo
18:00 - 10:25LAX-JNB
30h 25m1 stop
R18 559British Airways
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Everything you should know

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Virgin Atlantic
Cheapest • from R16 217 (return)
KLM
Best reviews • 7,8 score
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February
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Cheapest return fare
R16 217
Overall average: R18 246
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Thu 30/10Thu 6/11
JNB - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
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Typical prices: R10 493-14032
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Los Angeles flights

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 round-trip 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 Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday 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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost R16 321 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R21 386 and R20 484 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR12 002
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% 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 R692 for a one-way ticket and R935 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam 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 R17 682 and an overall rating of 7,4, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R19 228 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.

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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Los Angeles

 
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KLMOverall score based on 1386 reviews
7,7Comfort
7,8Boarding
8,4Crew
7,3Food
7,2Entertainment
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The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

10,0 ExcellentCameron, Sept 2025YYJ - YYC
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The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Ok. Get a different kosher caterer. The food was odd.

Our experience on United Airlines was extremely poor. The plane was extremely cold throughout our entire flight- which multiple people complained about- and we had to wait 2 hours to get a blanket which was too thin and barely helped warm us up. As well as this, none of the entertainment features were working so we had to sit through a roughly 10 hour flight with nothing to keep our attention, including the actual flight path screen. It was an extremely disappointing experience and I would hope that this gets fixed if we ever choose United Airlines again.

I really enjoyed flying with United airlines amazing experience , good customer service and great food

1.It will be better if sandwich is warm. 2.The food is too salty. 3.Breakfast needs some vegetables or fruits.

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

Amazing trip! No delays, no broken or lost luggage, and amazing food.

The food we received during the flight was excellent. The service was very friendly. Definitely the best value for the money when flying across the Atlantic.

I use a wheelchair for mobility. Both in my flight from Houston and back to Houston from Istanbul, the Turkish airline staff asked that I claim my wheelchair at the luggage area. On arrival to Istanbul, parts of the wheelchair were in disarray at that time I raised no objection however upon claiming my wheelchair in Houston parts where outright missing. In both occasions, upon arriving in Houston and arriving in Istanbul, I asked multiple times why am made to pick up my wheelchair in the baggage claim rather than at the jet bridge. Getting the wheelchair at the jet bridge minimizes the probability of loosing parts because they can be hopefully reclaimed on the spot. I was told in Houston that a manager turned down my request to claim the wheelchair at the jet bridge in Houston. This is extremely frustrating because a wheelchair is not a set of clean underwear or a toothbrush- this is the way I move. A Turkish Arline staff took my complaint at the luggage claim area in Houston but as of the writing of this review the only contact I have received from the airline is because I initiated a claim rather than her as she told me she would.

The security at the airport was excellent. The one criticism is the boarding process just before entering the plane. There were only 2 boarding lines and there were no barriers thus leading to a mass rush to enter the plane. I suggest that they board by rows, eight or ten rows at a time to prevent the mass rush to enter the plane. Otherwise, I would highly recommend Turkish Airlines

what would have been better would have been that my booking not been canceled by the system and had I been informed that the booking had been cancelled by the system I could have immediately rebooked and not found out that there was an issue when I was told by the system that I needed to book in. It would have also been good if either the booking agent or BA or anyone been in anyway useful. In the end I had to rebook a flight at an additional cost of $350. So no I'm not impressed by BA any of the other parties involved.

Boarding was poor. Why are first class passengers not boarded first?! Bus to the plane and then held on a packed bus because we were waiting for people on the bus before to finish boarding. Seat belt on the fist clas seat is very uncomfortable, cutting into your neck. Other than that crew, seating and food were all excellent. Entertainment, as usual - rubbish.

I paid for full WIFI- it was terrible, kept being in and out could not listen to a podcast

Flight was delayed but my previous flight was as well so It worked to my advantage. This was my first time in first class. I don't think they ever stopped feeding us. The seating area was very spacious and comfortable. The attendants were wonderful, warm, friendly and very personable.

Some how my flight was canceled, neither BA or Justfly.com accepted responsibility. I only found out about this the day before when I tried to check in. I had to book another flight which due to the time ( day before) cost me $300 more. I was still receiving notifications about the flight even when I was on another flight from you. So no my flight to London was not good.

We had a pretty good experience. Enjoyed both the flights. Crew was very good and helpful.

They issued seat assignments and sat my 2 year-old in the row behind me, separate from me and my daughter. Communication/ customer service was terrible. They told me to change it in London, then in London, they told me to talk to the cabin crew, then a supervisor came and stuck us in the back of the plane when we were supposed to be in row 25. Overall, they need to really work on their customer service. Additionally the food was terrible and they ran out of meals and didn’t have any kid options. To top it off there was no in-flight entertainment for the first hour of the trip.

We missed the connection because we had to wait for a shuttle from the plane to the Terminal. Also, we needed assistance and none was available.

Terrible service especially for premium economy. Much more comfortable seats on other providers

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

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