Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles from £532

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3 stops
Mon, May 4
Johannesburg JNBLos Angeles LAX
£532
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Mon, May 4
Johannesburg JNBLos Angeles LAX
£548
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2 stops
Mon, May 4
Johannesburg JNBLos Angeles LAX
£574
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2 stops
Sun, May 3
Johannesburg JNBLos Angeles LAX
£637
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2 stops
Sun, May 3
Johannesburg JNBLos Angeles LAX
£644
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2 stops
Sun, May 3
Johannesburg JNBLos Angeles LAX
£665
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2 stops
Mon, May 4 – Mon, May 11
Johannesburg JNBLos Angeles LAX
£1,036
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Mon, May 4 – Sat, May 9
Johannesburg JNBLos Angeles LAX
£1,084
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2 stops
Mon, May 4 – Mon, May 11
Johannesburg JNBLos Angeles LAX
£1,115
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1 stop
Fri, May 1 – Thu, May 7
Johannesburg JNBLos Angeles LAX
£1,457
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Fri, May 1 – Fri, May 8
Johannesburg JNBLos Angeles LAX
£1,457
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How much do flights to Los Angeles cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£532

Cheapest round-trip

£1,036

Average round-trip

£1,623

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

JetBlue Airways

Getting from Los Angeles airports to the city center

Fastest options: FlyAway bus and Metro Rail from LAX. Best value: Metro and public buses.

Los Angeles is served by multiple airports, with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) being the primary gateway. LAX lies approximately 27 km southwest of downtown Los Angeles. Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is located 21 km north of downtown, offering a convenient alternative for travelers heading to the San Fernando Valley or Hollywood areas. Airport transfers to city center destinations include Metro Rail, FlyAway buses, public transit, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly based on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours.

From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$1.75 (single fare; TAP card required)

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

35-60 min

$9.75 (one-way fare)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to downtown

30-75 min

$50-$80 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-75 min

$35-$70 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup

30-75 min

$80-$150 (pre-booked; fixed rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

From Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

$7-$10 (varies by destination)

hourly (traffic dependent)

direct to Union Station

40-55 min

$1.75 (requires shuttle to Metro station)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget to Hollywood

25-60 min

$40-$70 (varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door service

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • LA traffic can significantly impact travel times, especially during rush hours (7–10 AM and 4–7 PM).
  • TAP cards are required for Metro Rail and can be purchased at stations or online.
  • FlyAway buses depart from the LAX-it lot, accessible via free shuttle from terminals.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Los Angeles

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Los Angeles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Griffith Observatory

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Los Angeles

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C9°C
February19°C9°C
March20°C10°C
April22°C12°C
May23°C14°C
June26°C16°C
July28°C18°C
August29°C19°C
September29°C19°C
October26°C16°C
November22°C12°C
December18°C9°C
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
348
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Apr
25°C15°C
17 Apr
20°C15°C
Saturday
11 Apr
85%
19°C14°C
18 Apr
22°C15°C
Sunday
12 Apr
86%
15°C13°C
19 Apr
25°C16°C
Monday
13 Apr
89%
18°C11°C
20 Apr
23°C17°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
21°C14°C
21 Apr
19°C14°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
22°C15°C
22 Apr
21°C13°C
Thursday
16 Apr
87%
18°C15°C
23 Apr
21°C14°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. The most popular airlines for this route are JetBlue Airways, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Kenya Airways. Johannesburg and Los Angeles have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Vancouver, Calgary, New York, San Francisco, Mexico City, Edmonton, San Jose, Toronto, Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Seattle, Manchester, Paris, Barcelona, Dallas, Cancún, Tokyo, Washington, D.C., Houston.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Los Angeles?
The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Los Angeles?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Los Angeles with JetBlue Airways, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Kenya Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Los Angeles?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Los Angeles, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Los Angeles?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Los Angeles, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Los Angeles?
There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Los Angeles depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Los Angeles arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Los Angeles depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Los Angeles arrive?

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