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Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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 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 February, where tickets cost £999 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is £1,498 and £1,357 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
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 46 days before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Low season

February

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Los Angeles to 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.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to 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 Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 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 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 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 Johannesburg from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

  • 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.
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