Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg
Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg
Looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Los Angeles to Johannesburg vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 16,500–33,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg for specific travel dates.
2026-11-14
LAX - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 16,500 Pts + $289
2026-11-25
LAX - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 30,000 Pts + $257.4
2026-11-12
LAX - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 30,000 Pts + $258.4
2026-11-11
LAX - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 30,000 Pts + $258.5
2026-11-16
LAX - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 30,000 Pts + $258.5
2026-11-15
LAX - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $289
Los Angeles to Johannesburg flight facts
Distance
10,381 mi
16,706 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 21h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+10h
Johannesburg is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Airports in Johannesburg
JNB · OR Tambo Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Johannesburg · Santa Ana is 36 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Ontario - Johannesburg · Ontario is 47 mi from Los Angeles
Premium cabin flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
LAX - JNB
Business | 1 Stop
From 75,000 Pts + $1655.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
LAX - JNB
Business | 2 Stops
From 75,000 Pts + $1659.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
LAX - JNB
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 110,000 Pts + $1295.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
LAX - JNB
Business | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 110,000 Pts + $1295.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
LAX - JNB
Business | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 115,000 Pts + $695.9
Premium cabin
2026-12-30
LAX - JNB
Business | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 115,000 Pts + $696
Selected hotels for your next stay
Johannesburg (South Africa)
Park Hyatt Johannesburg
From 25,000 Pts or $341
Johannesburg (South Africa)
The Houghton Hotel, an SLH Hotel
From 52,000 Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Los Angeles to Johannesburg depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg.
Los Angeles and Johannesburg are about 10,381 miles (16,706 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 10,381-mile straight-line distance takes about 21h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Johannesburg is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Departures from Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). Arrivals in Johannesburg: OR Tambo Intl (JNB).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Johannesburg, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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