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$706 Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
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9:50 pm - 10:15 amLAX-JNB
27h 25m1 stop
10:15 pm - 6:30 pmJNB-LAX
30h 15m1 stop
$984British Airways
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Wed, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 13
1:15 am - 7:40 amLAX-JNB
45h 25m1 stop
11:20 am - 10:45 amJNB-LAX
32h 25m1 stop
$1,027Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 24
6:20 pm - 9:25 amLAX-JNB
30h 05m1 stop
7:20 pm - 2:55 pmJNB-LAX
28h 35m1 stop
$1,062American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 18
2:45 pm - 7:15 amLAX-JNB
31h 30m2 stops
7:20 pm - 6:05 pmJNB-LAX
31h 45m1 stop
$1,066American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 18
6:50 pm - 5:45 pmLAX-JNB
37h 55m2 stops
3:05 pm - 7:54 pmJNB-LAX
38h 49m2 stops
$1,089United Airlines
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Sun, Oct 20 - Sun, Nov 3
11:59 pm - 5:45 pmLAX-JNB
32h 46m2 stops
3:05 pm - 7:54 pmJNB-LAX
38h 49m2 stops
$1,111United Airlines
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Sun, Oct 13 - Sun, Nov 3
7:25 pm - 9:55 amLAX-JNB
29h 30m1 stop
6:05 pm - 11:40 amJNB-LAX
26h 35m1 stop
$1,182Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 14
1:35 pm - 10:30 amLAX-JNB
35h 55m1 stop
6:05 pm - 5:30 pmJNB-LAX
32h 25m1 stop
$1,201Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 9
4:20 pm - 9:50 amLAX-JNB
32h 30m1 stop
9:35 am - 7:25 amJNB-LAX
30h 50m3 stops
$1,394Qatar Airways
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Sun, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 18
4:20 pm - 9:50 amLAX-JNB
32h 30m1 stop
1:35 pm - 2:05 pmJNB-LAX
33h 30m1 stop
$1,420Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 18

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a Sunday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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 $1,195 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,799 and $1,798 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 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 46 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Los Angeles were found on Turkish Airlines ($706) and Etihad Airways ($732), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on British Airways ($984) and Cathay Pacific ($1,027).

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February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$706
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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.
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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 $706 for a one-way ticket and $984 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Los Angeles.

  • 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.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Los Angeles?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,609 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,362 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 travelers 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from LAX to OR Tambo Airport, 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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Top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 10789 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
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I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

2.0 MediocreCarisa, Mar 2024LAX - HNL
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I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

I guess they don’t serve drinks on planes anymore

Delta planes have the WORST seat comfort of any plane in history. It's the opposite of ergonomic, in every sense. They also recline minimally, are covered in a vinyl and have no feet rests. Then the disembarking process is chaotic and time consuming (because of the way they load the plane and deal with luggage). Overall, somewhat frustrating but we arrived safely :)

It was a very smooth ride. Not sure on a flight departing at midnight can be much better but it was late arriving and I had an early day so really just the logistics.

Really liked the choice of the 4 free snack options. Crew great. Good vibe on plane.

Very disappointed in the food selection. It was not good compared to other airlines.

Good breakfast granola bar good crew seamless flight and baggage transfer we’ll done!

Everything was great but the difference in paying for comfort + did not seem worth it.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Excellent will be flying again in May with Qatar. to Botswana.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

No snacks served! Seating in the kast row in uncomfortable.

Wouldn’t let me check in said couldn’t find a ticket had to wait very long Time

I liked that we arrived earlier, you could improve your snacks give away

Flight was fine, it was delayed but only 30 minutes, staff were efficient, lady making announcements at LAX was really hard to understand but the rest were great.

I really enjoyed the staff and crew! Very positive and happy people! Made the experience easier! The entertainment was a bit lack luster. Better movie options as well as equipment that works smoother could be nice. My ear buds from the airline didn’t work and my tv screen had a terrible delay that made it hard to search for things to watch. Also the selections were very limited.

Flight was diverted to Canberra because Not enough fuel to circle on Sydney’s skies waiting for showers to pass. After that everything went wrong. It took forever to put fuel. Once back rolling, we stopped short of takeoff because crew had reached maximum work hours per shift. Back to gate we waited and waited in the plane with no water and no food - a total of 4 hours. Received contrasting news about the follow up of our trip. Finally we disembarked but our luggage could not be processed there as not enough custom agents. We ended up on buses and arrived at Sydney airports after a 3 hours trip. There we had to queue in line with 240 more passengers to file a lost luggage claim. We received the luggage after 48 hours, many of which spent holding with non-existent United customer service. Never able to speak to an actual person during those long phone calls. Finally on a chatline I could talk to a baggage agent, who filed another report as our luggage did not appear anywhere in their system. Thus it was surprising to get it back.

Lost our bags in Heathrow, We didn’t receive bags in Mallorca for 3 days, out of a 7 day cycling vacation. Really inconvenient and disappointing!

We missed the flight to Barcelona because the flight from Baltimore was delayed. We flew on Vueling VW6653. Our luggage didn’t arrive. Please help us get our luggage. We are staying at Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

This was an American Airlines flight. The crew were very unhappy and quite grumpy. Abrupt to the point of being rude. The food was dreadful. Indeed the breakfast was in edible. I will avoid AA at all costs in the future.

We have business class seats from Los Angeles to London. The crew is friendly and provided great service. The flight was very comfortable and very smooth. Will use this airlines again in the future.

Asked for a wheelchair multiple times. Got denied the wheelchair in London layover.

Flight delayed Got bags after 5 days Delivery of bags was done 500 meters as driver did not want to go into my street

It was below average experience overall. They did not have my food choice which was selected a month ago for 8+ hour flight. After landing I waited to collect my bag but my bag did not come and I wasn’t told it was delayed or lost. I had to find someone to help me to locate it and it was sent through next flight. Overall I would say at wasn’t very good experience

Great service and air hostesses, took care of all activities very well and smooth

I was rebooked on Delta. Did not take this flight

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Los Angeles to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/5Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
35h 55mLAX-JNB
$706
5/26Sun
3 stops
50h 45mLAX-JNB
$715
8/4Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
31h 48mLAX-JNB
$1,051
5/28Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
32h 30mLAX-JNB
$1,067
5/26Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
38h 50mLAX-JNB
$1,069
5/30Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
38h 50mLAX-JNB
$1,078
6/2Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
32h 35mLAX-JNB
$1,104
6/14Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
46h 45mLAX-JNB
$1,176
6/8Sat
1 stopDelta
33h 15mLAX-JNB
$1,593
10/30Wed
1 stopDelta
33h 01mLAX-JNB
$1,678

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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/12Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
34h 15mLAX-JNB
5/19Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
36h 35mJNB-LAX
$1,088
5/12Sun
multi-stopSWISS
37h 10mLAX-JNB
5/19Sun
multi-stopSWISS
29h 40mJNB-LAX
$1,424
5/9Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
40h 15mLAX-JNB
5/18Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
30h 50mJNB-LAX
$1,435
5/9Thu
multi-stopSWISS
28h 30mLAX-JNB
5/18Sat
multi-stopSWISS
29h 40mJNB-LAX
$1,452
5/9Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
29h 40mLAX-JNB
5/31Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
26h 35mJNB-LAX
$1,453
5/9Thu
multi-stopSWISS
31h 20mLAX-JNB
5/18Sat
multi-stopSWISS
29h 40mJNB-LAX
$1,469
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
27h 10mLAX-JNB
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 55mJNB-LAX
$1,621
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 45mLAX-JNB
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 10mJNB-LAX
$1,631
5/9Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
47h 35mLAX-JNB
5/31Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
33h 58mJNB-LAX
$1,805
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
35h 43mLAX-JNB
5/25Sat
multi-stopDelta
31h 20mJNB-LAX
$10,157

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Los Angeles - OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg Flights

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Los Angeles (undefined)United States

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OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

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