Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (LAX - JNB)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,468	Qatar Airways 1 stop 32 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is currently $1,468
Cheapest one-way flight	$833	American, Etihad 2 stops 50 hr Sun, Aug 2	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is currently $833
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,758	United 1 stop 28 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is currently $1,758
Cheapest business class flights	$6,389	American, Etihad 2 stops 48 hr Mon, Aug 3 — Wed, Aug 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is currently $6,389

Fastest flight	21 hr 15 min	The fastest flight with stops from Los Angeles to Johannesburg takes 21 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,000–1,400
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,350–1,750

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

United

from $1,783

Typical price: $1,250–2,250

111 weekly connecting flights

LAX - JNB Every day
Delta

from $1,980

Typical price: $1,250–2,150

100 weekly connecting flights

LAX - JNB Every day
British Airways

from $2,018

Typical price: $1,250–3,150

28 weekly connecting flights

LAX - JNB Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,814

Typical price: $1,300–2,700

20 weekly connecting flights

LAX - JNB Every day
Singapore Airlines

19 weekly connecting flights

LAX - JNB Every day
Air France

from $1,964

Typical price: $1,300–2,550

18 weekly connecting flights

LAX - JNB Every day

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $1,000 to $1,400.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,468. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Etihad from $833.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is $1,783, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is $1,980, flying from May 9 to May 22.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is $2,018, flying from May 24 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is $1,814, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Air France flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is $1,964, flying from May 7 to May 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg starts at $1,468 from Thu, Jul 2 to Wed, Jul 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $833 and departs on Sun, Aug 2.

21 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Johannesburg.

Johannesburg is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Nov–Mar) and mild, drier winters (May–Sep). Most visitors arrive Mar–May and Oct–Dec. Local events include the Rand Show consumer exhibition (Mar–Apr), the Joy of Jazz festival (Sep) and the Joburg Carnival (New Year's Eve).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 111 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg are:

Delta offers 100 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
British Airways offers 28 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Lufthansa offers 20 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Singapore Airlines offers 19 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Air France offers 18 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Johannesburg.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,468. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Etihad from $833.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is $1,783, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is $1,980, flying from May 9 to May 22.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is $2,018, flying from May 24 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is $1,814, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Air France flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is $1,964, flying from May 7 to May 20.

No airline flies direct from Los Angeles to Johannesburg.

There are 111 United connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 100 Delta connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 British Airways connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Lufthansa connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Air France connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Johannesburg at price $1,758 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Los Angeles to Johannesburg.

There are 111 United connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 100 Delta connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 British Airways connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Lufthansa connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Air France connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Johannesburg start at $6,389 from Mon, Aug 3 to Wed, Aug 19 with American, Etihad.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Johannesburg start at $1,468 from Thu, Jul 2 to Wed, Jul 15.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Johannesburg starts at $1,758 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Johannesburg at price $1,758 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.