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Cheapest return fare
R17 217
Typical prices: R15 968-R17 759
Delta
Tue 20/10Fri 30/10
JNB - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 383
Typical prices: R10 958-R14 900
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/9
JNB - LAX • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from R17 217 (return)
Best reviews • 7,8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and Los Angeles. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg R17 034 (return)
Shortest trip • 25h 15m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles (JNB-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg 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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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Los Angeles

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 30
Delta Logo
21:55 - 0:47
JNB
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LAX
35h 52m
1 stop
Delta Logo
13:00 - 19:00
LAX
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JNB
21h 00m
1 stop
R17 217Delta
Tue, Jul 14 - Sun, Jul 26
Delta Logo
21:55 - 0:30
JNB
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LAX
35h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:35 - 19:40
LAX
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JNB
27h 05m
2 stops
R17 249Delta
Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 30
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 15:03
JNB
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LAX
26h 03m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
16:30 - 18:35
LAX
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JNB
41h 05m
1 stop
R17 562United Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Jul 27
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 23:38
JNB
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LAX
34h 38m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
23:30 - 18:30
LAX
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JNB
34h 00m
2 stops
R17 578United Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 27
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 11:40
JNB
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LAX
25h 15m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:05 - 9:25
LAX
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JNB
30h 20m
1 stop
R17 594British Airways
Mon, Jul 13 - Wed, Jul 22
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 17:13
JNB
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LAX
28h 13m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 - 18:30
LAX
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JNB
28h 30m
2 stops
R17 611United Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 27
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 11:40
JNB
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LAX
25h 15m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
13:51 - 7:00
LAX
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JNB
32h 09m
2 stops
R17 660British Airways
Mon, Jul 13 - Thu, Jul 23
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:40
JNB
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LAX
30h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:15 - 20:30
LAX
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JNB
27h 15m
2 stops
R17 792United Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 27
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 16:19
JNB
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LAX
29h 54m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:05 - 9:25
LAX
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JNB
33h 20m
2 stops
R17 841British Airways
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 8:19
JNB
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LAX
45h 54m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
18:05 - 9:25
LAX
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JNB
30h 20m
1 stop
R17 956British Airways
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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.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles departing in October.

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 March, where tickets cost R16 001 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R21 044 and R20 042 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 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flightR10 383
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% 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 R10 383 for a one-way ticket and R17 217 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, oneworld, 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 R16 877 and an overall rating of 7,5, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R18 288 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

 
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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1531 reviews
7,2Entertainment
7,3Food
8,4Crew
7,7Comfort
7,8Boarding
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

6,0 GoodGlenn, Feb 2026
AMS - JFK
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

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

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

The plane. Airbus A330-200. Comfortable for a 7-hour flight. Seats seemed to have more legroom. I was in row 17. Flight was operated by Delta but was better than expected.

It was operated by Delta. Boarding took a long time. How difficult can it be? Overall decent trip. Liked the Salt Lake City airport. Better option than Chicago for transfers.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Booked connecting flights with KlM. My serving flight was the furthest part of the airport. On arrival in Zurich. My two cases arrived but only one carry on belong to my son. His three suitcase didn't arrive. After enquiring we discovered they were still in Amsterdam. We landed at 11.12. We eventually left the airport just after one.

Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

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

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

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.

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meal was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast. Staff were fantastic friendly nice they came round and check we need anything else to eat or drink

Lots of legroom on the flight. No interaction from the staff at all on the plane. They only attended to the First Class passengers. There was no entertainment. Security I was body scanned even though I hadn't set off an alarm, my father-in-law in his 80s, was stopped and subjected to a through body search, told that they would have to place their hands in intimate places. There were several border guards present, and as we walked off we could hear the TWA officer talk about the procedure as if he was training. My father-in-law was a little upset about the whole process. A kind explanation would have been more acceptable, and it felt dehumanizing to him.

If I could fly Virgin Atlantic airlines to every place, I need to go, I would. Leaving Heathrow through the special virgin air entrance, security is completely white glove service. I love this airline. From ticketing agents to flight staff everyone tries to make it a wonderful & happy flight experience. I wish other airlines copied the positive culture of Virgin Airlines.

Some of the best service I’ve ever seen on an international flight! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent with lots of choices and attention to detail. The seats are kind of old and narrow, but I have wide shoulders. The only area for improvement was making the cabin a little cooler.

It was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. It’s comfortable the flight attendant. Respect you anything you ask for they gave you except the water.

Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

To be prepared for being treated with disrespect by the ground crew.

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

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

Bad service and food was not good. Give very less food.

It was very good and it was not my first time I always take Turkish air line for my travels

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

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

Transit , Too long for terminal change, for a moment I thought Qatar airlines going to Los Angeles by bus. Please make transit convenient and quick.

some sections of airport are too cramped. The screening of luggage was twice and a huge hassle. They kept saying my boarding the for my next flight was in 10 minutes but were dragging the screening too long. having a 2 hour connecting time with this much delays in screenings is not good. They could see I was traveling with special needs kid yet I was" randomly chosen" to be personally screened again.

Seats were not comfortable and touch free remote wasn’t working.

The crew here was rarely around. They walked by fast to collect trash and I felt like they didnt want to be bothered. I kept getting skipped for coffee/tea service.

Restrooms weren’t working properly. Food choices were too exotic.

Flight delayed by an hoir or more. Food service is slow. Also, the crew is not following up on orders. Travelled in business class and was a platinum member, but still didn't receive the expected service .

Los Angeles to London. 25th of April 2026. Business class. I was flying backwards with a complete stranger snoring next to me. In Business class. Males and females, strangers lying next to each other. Seats were backwards. I paid for comfort. I got dizziness and stress.

Crew were nice, food was good. Boarding was horrendous. We were driven around the airport in a bus forced to climb a long flight of very steep stairs with no adequate handrails to board the plane . In many many years of flying to the US I have never been required to do this . There was no assistance for those needing help getting up the stairs to the plane. A fellow passenger helped me. No idea how other elderly, physically limited passengers or those with young children managed . It was a full flight with crowds trying to get up the stairs. It was an accident waiting to happen.

Horrible, the plane is just old and junky...Filthy restroom, seat was as hard as rock. The food, mystery side dish, inedible..geez..just Horrible. Never flying BA again

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

Crew service was poor and very little difference between premium economy and economy. Disappointed.

Cabin crew lovely and accommodating and I'll always fly BA in the future

The air hostess were good, cheerful, but I didn't like the boarding. My son and I initially bought our flight tickets, making sure it included 1 luggage and a carry on. Tickets were purchased for British airlines, but we were merged with American Airlines. At checking in our languages, we were told, we don't have luggage prepaid so we had to pay extra $125 each and almost £60 on our way back. I think that's unfair.

The first class seats were unusable, mine at the end of the flight, my husband's in the middle of the flight, and the one next to me was unusable either, they had to move the person to another seat.

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