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$554 Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (LAX-JNB)

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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1:05 pm - 10:50 amLAX-JNB
35h 45m1 stop
7:05 pm - 5:00 pmJNB-LAX
31h 55m1 stop
$903Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 4
8:15 am - 5:45 pmLAX-JNB
24h 30m1 stop
7:00 pm - 9:33 pmJNB-LAX
35h 33m2 stops
Wed, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 18
7:10 pm - 10:10 amLAX-JNB
29h 00m1 stop
8:25 pm - 4:35 pmJNB-LAX
30h 10m1 stop
$952SWISS
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 4
7:00 pm - 10:10 amLAX-JNB
29h 10m2 stops
8:25 pm - 4:35 pmJNB-LAX
30h 10m1 stop
$968SWISS
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 2
12:30 am - 5:45 pmLAX-JNB
32h 15m2 stops
7:00 pm - 6:12 pmJNB-LAX
32h 12m2 stops
$976United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 13 - Wed, Oct 2
8:15 am - 5:45 pmLAX-JNB
24h 30m2 stops
7:00 pm - 3:15 pmJNB-LAX
29h 15m2 stops
$984United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 9
5:30 pm - 8:30 amLAX-JNB
30h 00m2 stops
8:20 am - 3:15 pmJNB-LAX
39h 55m1 stop
$1,045Lufthansa
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Mon, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 25
5:30 pm - 8:30 amLAX-JNB
30h 00m2 stops
8:20 am - 3:15 pmJNB-LAX
39h 55m1 stop
$1,054Lufthansa
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Tue, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 8
1:30 pm - 9:25 amLAX-JNB
34h 55m2 stops
7:20 pm - 7:47 pmJNB-LAX
33h 27m2 stops
$1,254American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 8
6:25 pm - 9:25 amLAX-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
7:20 pm - 2:40 pmJNB-LAX
28h 20m1 stop
$1,287American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 9

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 Fridays 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 $1,194 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,819 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 2 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 Cathay Pacific ($554) and Turkish Airlines ($695), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Turkish Airlines ($903) and SWISS ($952).

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February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$554
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% 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 $554 for a one-way ticket and $903 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, 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 $1,616 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 $1,384 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10277 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
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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.

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

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.

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

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.

Why does it have to be painful to fly long distances?

Everything was pretty good except for food. They need to improve on it compared to other airlines.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

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

Economy class has no legroom so if you have the money worth to upgrade! Food was absolutely horrible! The crew was super nice!!!!!

The flight was provided by Aer Lingus and our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C). They looked like they needed repairing/replacing and were uncomfortable for such a long flight. Also the arm rests on Aer Lingus planes do not lift more than around 45 degrees, instead of the usual 90 degrees upright, meaning you cannot maximum the space between you & your travel companion so as to be more comfortable for such a long flight.

Flights were actually with Aer Lingus outward and American Airlines & Aer Lingus on the return journey. Outward flight with Aer Lingus was good but the return flight with them was not so good as our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C) and looked like they needed replacing! The American Airlines flight from Miami to JFK New York was good and the seats were very comfortable and spacious (32D & 32E)

Awful. Delay, lost vacation time and travel time now more than 24h

Awful. Flight delayed and we missed our long flight to Rome. It has been a nightmare and we have still not arrived. It was NOT a weather delay, just poor planning by AA

Boarding was as fast and efficient as possible. The flight crew were amazing and extremely friendly. We enjoyed our flight.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

There was a problem in the luggage because there were not porters

Wonderful service and very comfy in the bulkhead in Economy Plus! Delicious food.

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

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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.
8/29Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
46h 25mLAX-JNB
$554
8/11Sun
3 stops
55h 05mLAX-JNB
$660
7/10Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
35h 55mLAX-JNB
$695
7/9Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
29h 50mLAX-JNB
$706
8/4Sun
2 stopsEtihad Airways
47h 45mLAX-JNB
$732
8/12Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
22h 15mLAX-JNB
$836
8/16Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
32h 46mLAX-JNB
$945
6/21Fri
1 stopBritish Airways
34h 05mLAX-JNB
$1,242
8/3Sat
2 stopsBritish Airways
45h 16mLAX-JNB
$1,573
11/13Wed
1 stopDelta
32h 01mLAX-JNB
$1,682

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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.
6/14Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 30mLAX-JNB
6/29Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
27h 00mJNB-LAX
$1,717
6/14Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
28h 45mLAX-JNB
6/29Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
59h 17mJNB-LAX
$1,874
6/14Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
39h 40mLAX-JNB
6/16Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 50mJNB-LAX
$1,915
6/14Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
39h 40mLAX-JNB
6/29Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 50mJNB-LAX
$1,918
6/14Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 05mLAX-JNB
7/6Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
29h 00mJNB-LAX
$1,962
6/14Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
31h 45mLAX-JNB
7/6Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
29h 00mJNB-LAX
$1,966
6/15Sat
multi-stopSWISS
39h 50mLAX-JNB
6/22Sat
multi-stopSWISS
29h 40mJNB-LAX
$2,252
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
33h 15mLAX-JNB
6/29Sat
multi-stopDelta
30h 50mJNB-LAX
$3,731
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
33h 15mLAX-JNB
7/6Sat
multi-stopDelta
23h 19mJNB-LAX
$3,734
6/12Wed
multi-stopSWISS
59h 00mLAX-JNB
6/20Thu
multi-stopSWISS
32h 44mJNB-LAX
$12,425

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Los Angeles - OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Destination:

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

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OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg - Los Angeles

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