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Cheapest one-way

$ 706
EgyptAir Mon, Oct 12

45% below next 30d avg. ($1,277)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 1,471
Singapore Airlines Sun, Oct 18

When to travel

September Cheapest month
July Peak month

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $706 , travelers can expect an average price of $1,277 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $1,471 . You can arrive at any of the following airports in Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) , and Lanseria International Airport (HLA) . Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport (LAX-JNB) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $706 and round-trip from $1,471. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • LAX 11:30 PM
        34h 50m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:20 PM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 18 | Singapore Airlines
        JNB 9:45 PM
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        LAX 1:20 PM
        Johannesburg - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 25 | EgyptAir
        $1,471 $2,464
        40% off
        40% off
        $2,464 $1,471
      • LAX 12:25 AM
        46h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:55 AM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 30 | Cathay Pacific
        JNB 2:05 PM
        32h 55m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 5 | Qatar Airways
        $1,638 $2,464
        34% off
        34% off
        $2,464 $1,638
      • LAX 12:25 PM
        34h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:55 AM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Thu, Oct 1 | Cathay Pacific
        JNB 5:55 PM
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        LAX 11:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 6 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,650 $2,464
        33% off
        33% off
        $2,464 $1,650
      • LAX 12:25 AM
        46h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:55 AM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 16 | Cathay Pacific
        JNB 11:10 AM
        32h 35m
        1 stop
        LAX 10:45 AM
        Johannesburg - Los Angeles | Mon, Sep 21 | Cathay Pacific
        $1,680
        32% off
        $2,464 $1,680
      • LAX 4:40 PM
        27h 50m
        1 stop
        JNB 5:30 AM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 16 | Emirates
        JNB 10:05 AM
        37h 20m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:25 PM
        Johannesburg - Los Angeles | Mon, Sep 21 | Emirates
        $1,714
        30% off
        $2,464 $1,714
      • LAX 4:40 PM
        42h 55m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:35 PM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 30 | Emirates
        JNB 1:30 PM
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:15 PM
        Johannesburg - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 5 | Emirates
        $1,747
        28% off
        $2,464 $1,747
      • LAX 4:40 PM
        27h 50m
        1 stop
        JNB 5:30 AM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 18 | Emirates
        JNB 6:50 PM
        28h
        1 stop
        LAX 1:50 PM
        Johannesburg - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 25 | Emirates
        $1,811
        27% off
        $2,464 $1,811
      • LAX 12:25 PM
        34h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:55 AM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 18 | Cathay Pacific
        JNB 11:00 AM
        32h 15m
        1 stop
        LAX 10:15 AM
        Johannesburg - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 25 | Cathay Pacific
        $1,835
        26% off
        $2,464 $1,835
      • LAX 9:25 AM
        25h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:40 PM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 18 | Virgin Atlantic
        JNB 9:20 PM
        23h 51m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:11 PM
        Johannesburg - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 25 | Delta Air Lines
        $1,841
        25% off
        $2,464 $1,841
      • LAX 12:25 AM
        46h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:55 AM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Fri, Sep 18 | Cathay Pacific
        JNB 11:10 AM
        32h 35m
        1 stop
        LAX 10:45 AM
        Johannesburg - Los Angeles | Thu, Sep 24 | Cathay Pacific
        $1,872
        24% off
        $2,464 $1,872
      • LAX 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 2:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
        JNB 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        LAX 4:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Los Angeles | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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      • LAX 5:25 PM
        28h 45m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:10 AM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 12 | EgyptAir
        $706 $1,066
        34% off
        34% off
        $1,066 $706
      • LAX 5:25 PM
        28h 45m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:10 AM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 5 | EgyptAir
        $710 $1,066
        33% off
        33% off
        $1,066 $710
      • LAX 5:25 PM
        28h 45m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:10 AM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Mon, Sep 28 | EgyptAir
        $731 $1,066
        31% off
        31% off
        $1,066 $731
      • LAX 9:15 PM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:20 PM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 14 | Singapore Airlines
        $733
        31% off
        $1,066 $733
      • LAX 5:25 PM
        28h 45m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:10 AM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Sat, Oct 24 | EgyptAir
        $746
        30% off
        $1,066 $746
      • LAX 5:25 PM
        28h 45m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:10 AM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Sat, Sep 19 | EgyptAir
        $749
        30% off
        $1,066 $749
      • LAX 11:30 PM
        34h 50m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:20 PM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Thu, Sep 17 | Singapore Airlines
        $795
        25% off
        $1,066 $795
      • LAX 11:30 PM
        34h 50m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:20 PM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 16 | Singapore Airlines
        $795
        25% off
        $1,066 $795
      • LAX 11:30 PM
        34h 50m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:20 PM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 12 | Singapore Airlines
        $799
        25% off
        $1,066 $799
      • LAX 11:30 PM
        34h 50m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:20 PM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Sun, Sep 20 | Singapore Airlines
        $810
        24% off
        $1,066 $810
      • LAX 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 2:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Los Angeles to Johannesburg flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, including Qatar Airways, EgyptAir has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Los Angeles to Johannesburg according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Los Angeles to Johannesburg

The distance between Los Angeles and Johannesburg is approximately 16,701.55 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price $706
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $1,471
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 16,701.55 km
Popular airline Qatar Airways
Flight statistics for the Los Angeles–Johannesburg route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (LAX-JNB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, EgyptAir offers one-way fares as low as $706 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LAX to JNB on Mon, Oct 12), while Singapore Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,471 departing on Sun, Oct 18 and returning on Sun, Oct 25.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, including: Qatar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Oct 12, with one-way flights priced at just $706.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is EgyptAir.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Johannesburg travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Johannesburg on September 21, 2026 with EgyptAir, with prices starting at $691.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport (LAX-JNB) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Johannesburg and Los Angeles is 10h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Los Angeles to Johannesburg is $1,277. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Los Angeles and Johannesburg, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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