How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California 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 California to Johannesburg.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from California 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 California to 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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to California with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California 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 California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Johannesburg

Thu, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 13

11:59 pm - 12:25 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 26m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 8:35 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

37h 35m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,143Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 23

9:40 am - 6:10 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

1:40 pm - 7:50 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

28h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,145Singapore Airlines

Sun, Mar 21 - Sun, Apr 18

4:00 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 2:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

30h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,151Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 23

9:40 am - 6:10 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

1:40 pm - 7:50 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

28h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,153Singapore Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 9

11:59 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 1:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

47h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,163Kenya Airways

Sat, Mar 20 - Sat, Apr 3

12:15 pm - 12:25 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

51h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 9:20 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

49h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,173Kenya Airways

Mon, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 18

4:20 pm - 9:10 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:50 pm - 2:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

54h 10m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,179Qatar Airways

Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 27

4:25 pm - 7:10 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m1 stop Cairo

9:45 pm - 12:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Cairo

$1,211Egyptair

Fri, Apr 30 - Thu, May 6

4:20 pm - 4:00 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 2:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

43h 50m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,217Qatar Airways

Sat, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 19

4:25 pm - 7:10 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m1 stop Cairo

9:45 pm - 12:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Cairo

$1,231Egyptair

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Johannesburg

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Jan 14

10:46 pm - 12:25 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 39m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 2:24 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

31h 24m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,295Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Jan 17

8:55 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 1:44 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

30h 44m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,320Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Jan 17

8:55 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 1:44 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

30h 44m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,321Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 1

11:05 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 10:04 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

55h 59m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,324Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Jan 13

4:25 pm - 7:10 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m1 stop Cairo

9:45 pm - 12:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Cairo

$1,326Egyptair

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

8:35 pm - 7:35 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

9:30 pm - 2:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

27h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,426British Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Dec 1

3:50 pm - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:50 pm - 12:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

53h 50m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,449Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 20

3:50 pm - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:20 pm - 1:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

27h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,795Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Jan 10

4:25 pm - 7:10 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m1 stop Cairo

9:45 pm - 12:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Cairo

$1,846Egyptair

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

5:25 pm - 10:25 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

7:35 pm - 2:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

29h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,913British Airways

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Low season	February
High season	June
Cheapest flight	$676

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.

Flight from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California 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 California to Johannesburg.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Johannesburg?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from California 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 California to 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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California 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 California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.