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R12 939 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
R17 993
Typical prices: R22 328-R18 926
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/5Wed 27/5
LAX - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R12 939
Typical prices: R10 273-R13 119
Turkish Airlines
Sat 1/8
LAX - JNB • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from R18 141 (return)
Best reviews • 7,8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Los Angeles and OR Tambo. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg R21 516 (return)
Shortest trip • 21h 05m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (LAX-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to OR Tambo

Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 27
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20:36 - 15:50
LAX
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JNB
34h 14m
2 stops
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17:00 - 14:20
JNB
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LAX
30h 20m
2 stops
R17 993Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 25
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21:35 - 0:15
LAX
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JNB
41h 40m
2 stops
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17:00 - 8:27
JNB
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LAX
48h 27m
2 stops
R18 141Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
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16:20 - 15:50
LAX
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JNB
38h 30m
2 stops
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17:00 - 18:20
JNB
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LAX
34h 20m
2 stops
R18 370Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
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20:31 - 15:50
LAX
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JNB
34h 19m
2 stops
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17:00 - 17:07
JNB
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LAX
33h 07m
2 stops
R18 435Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 24
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23:05 - 15:50
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JNB
31h 45m
2 stops
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1:15 - 8:27
JNB
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LAX
64h 12m
2 stops
R18 550Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26
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22:00 - 0:15
LAX
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JNB
41h 15m
2 stops
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17:00 - 8:27
JNB
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LAX
48h 27m
2 stops
R18 697Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
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13:25 - 10:30
LAX
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JNB
36h 05m
1 stop
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17:50 - 11:40
JNB
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LAX
26h 50m
1 stop
R18 795Turkish Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 7
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6:00 - 10:55
LAX
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JNB
67h 55m
2 stops
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17:00 - 13:57
JNB
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LAX
29h 57m
2 stops
R18 828Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 25
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21:35 - 0:15
LAX
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JNB
41h 40m
2 stops
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12:10 - 9:53
JNB
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LAX
54h 43m
2 stops
R18 942Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Mon, May 25
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7:05 - 0:15
LAX
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JNB
56h 10m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 9:53
JNB
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LAX
54h 43m
2 stops
R19 188Kenya Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to OR Tambo flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is January, where tickets cost R19 302 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R26 418 and R24 667 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR12 939
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to OR Tambo 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 Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Where can I park at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    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.

  • How can I get to my hotel or Airbnb from the OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

    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.

  • Where can I eat at these two airports?

    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.

  • Can I exchange my US dollars for the South African rand at the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R12 939 for a one-way ticket and R17 993 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg are KLM and British Airways. With an average price for the route of R21 788 and an overall rating of 7,8, KLM is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R23 594 and an overall rating of 6,7.

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

    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 Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

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

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • From the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Johannesburg's OR Tambo International (JNB), your flight route will involve a plane change in a major city. You might stop in domestic cities like Newark or Atlanta, or in international cities such as Doha, Amsterdam, and Paris. Your layover could be a little over an hour or could last for several hours.
  • The Los Angeles Airport (LAX) has an automated people mover that makes getting from one gate to another a lot easier. In addition to terminals, the train stops at ground transportation, long-term parking, and the car rental center. Elevators, escalators, and moving sidewalks also help passengers get around the airport much faster.
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB in Johannesburg) is a very busy airport. It offers both domestic and international flights to destinations all over the world. This airport is convenient to many cities in South Africa. It is 24min from Johannesburg, 45min from Soweto, and 38min from Pretoria.
  • If your flight should get in late or should you have a departure delay, there is a hotel inside the Tambo International Airport Terminal. The Protea Airport Transit Hotel is on the departure level inside the international terminal. Some amenities travelers can enjoy while staying at this hotel include an onsite bar/restaurant, wireless internet, and satellite tv.
  • Relax with a massage or get a beauty service such as a facial or a manicure before you leave for your trip to Johannesburg. At the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), there are spas in Terminal 1 and Terminal 5.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Los Angeles to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg. 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 Los Angeles to OR Tambo? 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.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1499 reviews
8,4Crew
7,3Food
7,7Comfort
7,8Boarding
7,2Entertainment
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There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

6,0 Goodpuravi, Apr 2026
MLA - AMS
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There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

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