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Flight deals from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Los Angeles

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Los Angeles? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 934 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.811 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 811 €, select.
Los Angeles.814 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 814 €, select.
Los Angeles.827 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 827 €, select.
Los Angeles.828 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 828 €, select.
Los Angeles.842 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 842 €, select.
Los Angeles.843 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 843 €, select.
Los Angeles.861 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 861 €, select.
Los Angeles.861 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 861 €, select.
Los Angeles.922 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 922 €, select.
Los Angeles.934 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 934 €, select.
Los Angeles.940 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 940 €, select.
Los Angeles.948 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 948 €, select.
Los Angeles.955 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 955 €, select.
Los Angeles.965 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 965 €, select.
Los Angeles.1.023 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.023 €, select.
Los Angeles.1.033 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.033 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from 965 €
Jun
from 934 €
Jul
from 1.100 €
Aug
from 948 €
Sep
from 861 €
Oct
from 811 €
Nov
from 827 €
Dec
from 1.023 €
Jan
from 1.033 €
Feb
from 922 €
Mar
from 940 €
Apr
from 861 €

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Johannesburg to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found811 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Los Angeles is 811 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Los Angeles. But we found flights with one or more stops from 811 €.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Los Angeles is usually October.
If you're flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from 811 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Los Angeles on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and Los Angeles. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Virgin Atlantic offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8. The city is ten hours behind Johannesburg, where Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport is located.

  • Leave enough time to get on your JNB to Los Angeles flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • We make it easy to book plane tickets from JNB to Los Angeles with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near JNB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport to Los Angeles or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:

  • 75% of flights that take off from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Los Angeles

  • 566 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport to Los Angeles flight. A return plane ticket starts from 811 €. These fares may change based on demand.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from JNB to Los Angeles. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you have flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport to Los Angeles ticket.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JNB to Los Angeles by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Find an affordable flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport to Los Angeles with the help of our filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 29 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from JNB to Los Angeles.

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 29 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Once you've disembarked your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • The trip will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.

  • After stepping off your JNB to Los Angeles flight, kick back at a hotel near VNY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • Generally speaking, the earlier you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Reserve your ride from VNY the moment you know your dates.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport to Los Angeles. July is the most popular month to visit Los Angeles. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.

  • Lock in a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

More about Los Angeles

  • After booking your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport to Los Angeles, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Sign and Hollywood Bowl are popular attractions which should feature on any good Los Angeles itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 177 kilometres southeast to San Diego to tick off its top sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 499 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles, San Jose is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

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