Flying from Johannesburg to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8, which is ten hours behind Johannesburg. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles.
To ensure you catch your flight from Johannesburg to LAX, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like April. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Johannesburg to LAX leaving from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
JNB is about 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, 75% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Johannesburg to HLA in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Johannesburg to LAX flight? Unwind in a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Have a late flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near LAX and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Johannesburg to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
From Los Angeles International Airport, central Los Angeles is around 29 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
At the moment, R 9,880 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Los Angeles International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 14,312. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Johannesburg to LAX. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Johannesburg to Los Angeles International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Johannesburg to LAX.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). July is the peak month for travel to Los Angeles. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Johannesburg to LAX plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Los Angeles International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Los Angeles International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are major attractions which should feature on every Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres southeast of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Bakersfield is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without visiting Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art.
