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Cheapest return fare
£723
Typical prices: £726-£828
British Airways
Tue 9/2Sun 14/2
JNB - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£516
Typical prices: £471-£538
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/2
JNB - LAX • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg and Los Angeles. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles (JNB-LAX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to Los Angeles

Tue, 9 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
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19:35 - 13:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
27h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
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18:25 - 10:25LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
£723British Airways
Tue, 9 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
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19:35 - 13:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
27h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
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21:30 - 10:25LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
£726British Airways
Thu, 19 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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19:35 - 13:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
27h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
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16:55 - 10:25LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
£731British Airways
Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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19:35 - 13:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
27h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
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22:40 - 10:25LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
£733British Airways
Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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21:40 - 20:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
32h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
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17:10 - 08:40LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
£737Virgin Atlantic
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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21:40 - 20:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
32h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
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14:15 - 08:40LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 25m2 stops San Francisco London Heathrow
£739Virgin Atlantic
Thu, 19 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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21:40 - 14:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
26h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
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22:05 - 08:40LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
£741Virgin Atlantic
Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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21:40 - 20:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
33h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl
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14:15 - 08:40LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 25m2 stops San Francisco London Heathrow
£742Virgin Atlantic
Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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21:40 - 21:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
33h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:30 - 08:40LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow
£743Virgin Atlantic
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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21:40 - 20:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles
32h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
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14:15 - 08:40LAX  Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 25m2 stops San Francisco London Heathrow
£745Virgin Atlantic
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg 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?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between £737 and £873 in February.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £723 on British Airways (9 Feb–14 Feb).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles is March, where tickets cost £740 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,042 and £958 respectively.

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

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 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Los Angeles

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

£516
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles

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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles was £516 for a one-way ticket and £723 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.

  • 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.

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