Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg pass through?

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg most commonly connect through: • London Heathrow (LHR) - 18% of one-stop connections • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 16% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 15% of one-stop connections • Istanbul (IST) - 11% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,334 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,558, a difference of $224. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Johannesburg?

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg are Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton Convention Centre and Gallagher Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Johannesburg flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $1,443 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg takes 00m, covering 10,364 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

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.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Johannesburg looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Johannesburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $839, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 23h 12m, compared with 23h 28m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 23h 50m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Johannesburg?

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

What car rental options are available in Johannesburg?

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into. Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) — daily rates averaging $30: • GREEN MOTION • Woodford • Europcar • Sixt • Avis Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) — daily rates averaging $27: • Budget • Alamo • Hertz • Woodford • Europcar

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Johannesburg flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg range from $1,257 to $1,831, with an average of $1,443 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,257 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg at $1,219 round-trip. •July ($1,654) and December ($1,612) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 35% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg the cheapest?

Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

Kenya Airways ($1,154) and Qatar Airways ($1,178) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Johannesburg according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

London Heathrow (LHR) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Johannesburg route. 18% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via LHR.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

Flights via Singapore Changi (SIN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,397. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg which airport offers the shortest layover?

Newark (EWR) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Johannesburg layovers at 12h 31m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 10

11:45 pm - 12:25 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:35 am - 2:26 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

46h 51m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,122Kenya Airways

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

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

Sun, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 18

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 - 1:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

35h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,154Kenya Airways

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16

3:10 pm - 8:40 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 1:35 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

44h 25m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,178Qatar 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, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 31

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

28h 45m1 stop Cairo

9:45 pm - 1:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Cairo

$1,185Egyptair

Sun, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 18

10:05 pm - 6:10 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

1:40 pm - 6:10 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

38h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,188Singapore Airlines

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5:25 pm - 7:10 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m1 stop Cairo

9:45 pm - 1:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Cairo

$1,202Egyptair

Tue, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 11

10:05 pm - 6:10 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

1:40 pm - 7:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

40h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,214Singapore Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

1:46 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 04m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 9:25 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

50h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,148Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

12:45 pm - 11:00 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 15m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 4:35 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$1,403Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

12:45 pm - 9:40 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 55m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:50 pm - 4:35 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$1,565Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 29

11:17 pm - 1:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 13m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

12:20 am - 10:50 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

44h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$1,587Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 27

3:35 pm - 8:40 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:50 pm - 1:25 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

30h 35m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,622Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 27

3:35 pm - 8:40 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:50 pm - 1:25 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

30h 35m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,690Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

10:15 am - 6:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m1 stop Newark

10:00 pm - 6:45 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

30h 45m1 stop Newark

$1,701United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

9:40 am - 10:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 20m2 stops Portland Amsterdam Schiphol

11:59 pm - 7:39 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

29h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,725KLM

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Sep 2

4:46 pm - 7:35 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 49m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow

7:25 pm - 7:35 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

33h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

$3,530British Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Sep 2

4:46 pm - 7:35 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 49m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow

9:15 pm - 5:44 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

29h 29m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$3,540British Airways

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg at $1,219 round-trip.
•July ($1,654) and December ($1,612) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 35% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg the cheapest?: Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg takes 00m, covering 10,364 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Johannesburg flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg range from $1,257 to $1,831, with an average of $1,443 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,257 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Johannesburg flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $1,443 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Johannesburg looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Johannesburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $839, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available in Johannesburg?
Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) — daily rates averaging $30:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Avis

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) — daily rates averaging $27:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Woodford
• Europcar
Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?
Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg pass through?
One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 11% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,334 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,558, a difference of $224.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?
Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 23h 12m, compared with 23h 28m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 23h 50m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles (South Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Johannesburg?
Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg are Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton Convention Centre and Gallagher Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,334, about $224 less than Friday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Johannesburg trip for January. Fares historically average $1,219 round-trip in that month - typically $435 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

• Southern Sun Or Tambo International Airport
• Garden Court Or Tambo International Airport
• Aero Guest Lodge

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