Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 22h 28m
- two tickets, via Madrid
- $868
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 10,361 mi (16,674 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
22h 28m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,869
Via New York
23h 8m
with the connection
Los Angeles to New York
flight 5h 23m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Johannesburg: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Johannesburg
flight 14h 45m
Via Sao Paulo
Brazil
23h 53m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Sao Paulo
flight 11h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Sao Paulo to Johannesburg
flight 8h 58m
two ticketsfrom $1,182
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
24h 10m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Amsterdam
flight 10h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Johannesburg
flight 10h 50m
two ticketsfrom $2,037
Via Madrid
Spain
24h 15m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $868
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Los Angeles to cities closest to Johannesburg
Los Angeles to Doha
Doha: 3,887 mi (6,256 km) from Johannesburg, flight 15h 40m
from $593
Los Angeles to Cairo
Cairo: 3,892 mi (6,264 km) from Johannesburg, flight 13h 45m
from $380
Los Angeles to Dubai
Dubai: 3,989 mi (6,420 km) from Johannesburg, flight 16h
from $459
Los Angeles to Tel Aviv Yafo
Tel Aviv Yafo: 4,052 mi (6,521 km) from Johannesburg, flight 13h 50m
from $395
Los Angeles to Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo: 4,616 mi (7,429 km) from Johannesburg, flight 11h 55m
from $437
Los Angeles to Istanbul
Istanbul: 4,644 mi (7,474 km) from Johannesburg, flight 13h 5m
from $358
To Johannesburg from cities closest to Los Angeles
Atlanta to Johannesburg
Atlanta: 1,932 mi (3,110 km) from Los Angeles, flight 15h 5m
from $753
New York to Johannesburg
New York: 2,446 mi (3,936 km) from Los Angeles, flight 14h 45m
London to Johannesburg
London: 5,441 mi (8,756 km) from Los Angeles, flight 11h 5m
from $438
Amsterdam to Johannesburg
Amsterdam: 5,554 mi (8,939 km) from Los Angeles, flight 10h 50m
from $454
Paris to Johannesburg
Paris: 5,646 mi (9,086 km) from Los Angeles, flight 11h 23m
from $448
Frankfurt to Johannesburg
Frankfurt: 5,780 mi (9,302 km) from Los Angeles, flight 11h
from $507
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg?
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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg?
Via Atlanta: 4h 23m to the connection, 15h 5m after it, about 22h 28m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Madrid from $868. 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 Los Angeles and Johannesburg?
Atlanta (22h 28m total), New York (23h 8m total), Sao Paulo (23h 53m total), Amsterdam (24h 10m total) and Madrid (24h 15m total).
How far is Johannesburg from Los Angeles?
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.