How to get from Johannesburg to Los Angeles

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 24h 36m including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, Sao Paulo, Munich and London. Two tickets from $833.

Flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta
24h 36m
two tickets, via London
$833
connection options
5
straight-line distance
10,361 mi (16,674 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
United States
24h 36m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Atlanta flight 16h 27m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Los Angeles flight 5h 9m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
25h 11m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Amsterdam flight 11h 11m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $1,707
Via Sao Paulo
Brazil
25h 23m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Sao Paulo flight 10h 8m
Connection of about 3h
Sao Paulo to Los Angeles flight 12h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,005
Via Munich
Germany
25h 28m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Munich flight 10h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Via London
United Kingdom
25h 33m
with the connection
Johannesburg to London flight 11h 15m
Connection of about 3h
London to Los Angeles flight 11h 18m
two ticketsfrom $833

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Los Angeles

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, +19° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +19°. In November it is +23° by day and +10° at night, sea +17°, with 3 rainy days.

Jan
+19° +7° +15° 6 days
Feb
+20° +8° +15° 5 days
Mar
+20° +9° +14° 8 days
Apr
+24° +11° +15° 2 days
May
+25° +13° +17° 1 days
Jun
+28° +15° +19° 1 days
Jul
+31° +17° +20° 0 days
Aug
+32° +18° +21° 1 days
Sep
+31° +18° +21° 2 days
Oct
+28° +14° +19° 2 days
Nov
+23° +10° +17° 3 days
Dec
+19° +9° +16° 6 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Via Atlanta: 16h 27m to the connection, 5h 9m after it, about 24h 36m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $833. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Johannesburg and Los Angeles?
Atlanta (24h 36m total), Amsterdam (25h 11m total), Sao Paulo (25h 23m total), Munich (25h 28m total) and London (25h 33m total).
How far is Los Angeles from Johannesburg?
10,361 mi (16,674 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.