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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 00m, covering 26 866 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R20 899 to R29 655, with an average of R23 917 over the past 12 months. Anything below R20 899 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the R23 917 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R18 711 to R180 917. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R13 233, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R495 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R22 244 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R26 526, a difference of R4 282.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 13m, compared to 23h 27m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 23h 36m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles (South Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

The most convenient place to park is in the Central Terminal Area. There are several parking spaces in this area which is a short walk from the main terminals. You can park here long-term while you're away in Johannesburg. If you are on a budget, you can park in the economy lot close to the cell phone waiting lot.

The Gautrain Rail runs from the Tambo International Airport to many nearby cities in South Africa. You can take the rail to Johannesburg Park Station, the Sandton Station, and the Pretoria Station. You can catch the train at the departure level of the international terminal.

When you're at the Johannesburg/Tambo Airport (JNB) , you can eat at a pizza shop, a seafood restaurant, and a burger/steak house. At the Los Angeles Airport (LAX), there are several popular restaurants in the terminals. There is a Planet Hollywood, a California Pizza Kitchen, a Carl's Jr., and WPizza by Wolfgang Puck.

Yes, you can. There are several currency exchange centers just beyond the arrivals hall. The airport also has ATM or cash machines that accept foreign withdrawals. These are in the Central Terminal, on the Mezzanine Level, and in Terminal A.