Are direct flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights are often more affordable than direct routes. Weigh the cost savings against the extra travel time and potential hassle of a layover to decide what suits you best.

Can flexible travel dates help on Los Angeles to Johannesburg flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying during off-peak seasons or on less popular days of the week, such as weekdays, often results in lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two may yield savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Los Angeles to Johannesburg flights?

Always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total budget to avoid surprises.

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2026-11-02 – 2026-11-10
LAX - Johannesburg
75% AI deal score
$1,072
$1,084
Round trip
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$1,065
$1,086
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$1,081
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Los Angeles to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Johannesburg takes about 40h 5m, including connections. This is a significant travel time, reflecting the considerable distance between these two cities. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, planning for a longer travel day is advisable.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, the fares typically range from $1377–$2735, with a median of $1926. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to book. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, suggesting that deeply discounted rates are uncommon for this long-haul route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg? You'll find the most affordable median fares in February, with prices around $813. November also offers competitive rates, with a median of $902, followed by March at $940. Planning your trip during these months could lead to substantial savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop, meaning you should expect a journey with stopovers. The typical number of connections when flying this route is 2, so prepare for multiple legs in your travel plan.

The distance between Los Angeles and Johannesburg is approximately 16706 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the extended flight times and the typical need for connecting flights, making it a significant international journey.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Regular price: $979 - $1,363

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg typically range from $979 to $1363. The current lowest deal is $1084 with JetBlue Airways, for travel from Nov 2 to Nov 10.

now $1,084

Low $979

High $1,363

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is February, with a median price of $813. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $2730. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $813

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,730

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Egyptair

Turkish Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Johannesburg

Los Angeles (LAX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

JetBlue Airways

$1,176

$1,296

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Johannesburg

Los Angeles (LAX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Emirates Airlines

$1,163

$1,606

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Johannesburg

Los Angeles (LAX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$1,138

$1,303

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Johannesburg

Los Angeles (LAX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$1,138

$1,322

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Johannesburg

Los Angeles (LAX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$1,433

$1,647

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Johannesburg

Los Angeles (LAX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$1,112

$1,312

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$1,304 → $1,191

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$1,305 → $1,251

8 nights

Jan 17 - Jan 25

$1,165 → $1,143

7 nights

Nov 23 - Nov 30

$1,110 → $1,112

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Los Angeles - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Johannesburg are below the typical level at $1084.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $813

Historically, February, November, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 40h 5m

Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg typically involve connecting flights, averaging 40h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers a recent deal

A recent deal for $1084 was found on JetBlue Airways for November 2-November 10.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg appear regularly over a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$1,124

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is the main airport for flights to Johannesburg from Los Angeles.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,098

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$6,628

$5,234

Save $1,394

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$6,635

$5,234

Save $1,401

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 05

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$6,627

$5,238

Save $1,389

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$6,681

$5,238

Save $1,443

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$6,638

$5,238

Save $1,400

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 05

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$6,638

$5,238

Save $1,400

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 02

Johannesburg, South Africa

88% AI deal score

$6,627

$5,409

Save $1,218

Egyptair

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 05

Johannesburg, South Africa

88% AI deal score

$6,805

$5,414

Save $1,391

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

88% AI deal score

$6,873

$5,455

Save $1,418

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 13

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$6,491

$5,418

Save $1,073

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Nov 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$6,485

$5,418

Save $1,067

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

To find cheaper flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options. Even if an alternative airport is a bit further, the savings on airfare might outweigh the additional ground transportation cost. It's always worth checking.

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Los Angeles to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Regular price: $979 - $1,363

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg typically range from $979 to $1363. The current lowest deal is $1084 with JetBlue Airways, for travel from Nov 2 to Nov 10.

now $1,084

Low $979

High $1,363

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

February

Cheapest

Flights from $813

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,730

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Egyptair

Turkish Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Johannesburg

Los Angeles (LAX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

JetBlue Airways

$1,176

$1,296

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Johannesburg

Los Angeles (LAX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Emirates Airlines

$1,163

$1,606

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Johannesburg

Los Angeles (LAX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$1,138

$1,303

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Johannesburg

Los Angeles (LAX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$1,138

$1,322

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Johannesburg

Los Angeles (LAX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$1,433

$1,647

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Johannesburg

Los Angeles (LAX) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$1,112

$1,312

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$1,304 → $1,191

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$1,305 → $1,251

8 nights

Jan 17 - Jan 25

$1,165 → $1,143

7 nights

Nov 23 - Nov 30

$1,110 → $1,112

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Los Angeles - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Johannesburg are below the typical level at $1084.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $813

Historically, February, November, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 40h 5m

Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg typically involve connecting flights, averaging 40h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers a recent deal

A recent deal for $1084 was found on JetBlue Airways for November 2-November 10.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg appear regularly over a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$1,124

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is the main airport for flights to Johannesburg from Los Angeles.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,098

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable connectivity.

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$6,485

$5,418

Save $1,067

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Los Angeles to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Los Angeles - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $813

Connecting flights average 40h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

JetBlue Airways offers a recent deal

Deals appear regularly for this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Oct 31

Nov 05

Nov 06

Nov 05

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Nov 05

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

Are direct flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Los Angeles to Johannesburg flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Los Angeles to Johannesburg flights?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Los Angeles to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Los Angeles - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $813

Connecting flights average 40h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

JetBlue Airways offers a recent deal

Deals appear regularly for this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Oct 31

Nov 05

Nov 06

Nov 05

Nov 06

Nov 06

Nov 05

Nov 02

Nov 05

Nov 12

Nov 13

Nov 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?