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Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles takes 00m, covering 10,373 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles range from $984 to $1,311, with an average of $1,116 over the past 12 months. Anything below $984 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $1,116 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $780, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $48 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Los Angeles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,072 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,185, a difference of $113.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 23h 19m, compared with 25h 51m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 26h 19m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Pacific Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

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).

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.

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.

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.