Statistics on Los Angeles -Johannesburg flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Johannesburg (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Johannesburg from Los Angeles airport is $ 1147 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 928 (in february) and $ 1581 (in july), which is a saving of $ 219 or a surplus of $ 434 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $741 to $794 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Johannesburg before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Johannesburg plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 34573 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Johannesburg from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 928, saving $ 219 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1147). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1581).
Flight Los Angeles -Johannesburg: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 853 | $ 1056 | good price |
| February | $ 819 | $ 928 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 806 | $ 931 | good price |
| April | $ 822 | $ 987 | good price |
| May | $ 849 | $ 1010 | good price |
| June | $ 1230 | $ 1411 | high price |
| July | $ 1326 | $ 1581 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1129 | $ 1337 | fair price |
| September | $ 917 | $ 1086 | good price |
| October | $ 882 | $ 1048 | good price |
| November | $ 821 | $ 977 | good price |
| December | $ 1082 | $ 1411 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Johannesburg
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg range from $635 to $1799. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $635 to $688), 1% at the maximum price (from $1746 to $1799). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $847 to $900 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Johannesburg flight
There are 17 companies that serve Los Angeles from Johannesburg airport: Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, United, British Airways, KLM, Swiss, Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, Air France, Spirit Airlines, Delta, jetBlue, American Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific and Norwegian.
Data analysis:
Of the 34573 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Johannesburg route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Johannesburg flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $103. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $85.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Johannesburg to Los Angeles departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $101. Conversely, departing from Johannesburg on a friday may cost you an additional $66.
Top prices Los Angeles -Johannesburg
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Johannesburg | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 882 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Johannesburg | 03-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 948 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Los Angeles → Johannesburg | 21-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 889 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Johannesburg | 01-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 907 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Johannesburg | 02-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 926 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Johannesburg | 04-02 to 13-02-2025 | $ 891 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Johannesburg | 03-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 909 | layover flight with Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles → Johannesburg | 08-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 907 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Johannesburg | 13-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 946 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Johannesburg | 02-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 910 | layover flight with American Airlines |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Johannesburg to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Johannesburg flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1028 $, which is a saving of 119 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (469 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Johannesburg flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 909 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1041), 3 to 4 months ($ 1016), 5 to 6 months ($ 985), 6 to 7 months ($ 1005), 7 to 8 months ($ 920), 8 to 9 months ($ 994), 9 to 10 months ($ 1009), 10 to 11 months ($ 975) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 818 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 927), 2 to 3 months ($ 866), 3 to 4 months ($ 874), 5 to 6 months ($ 874), 6 to 7 months ($ 858) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 852 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 869), 3 to 4 months ($ 859), 4 to 5 months ($ 910), 5 to 6 months ($ 853), 6 to 7 months ($ 877) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 869 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 984), 2 to 3 months ($ 961), 4 to 5 months ($ 952), 5 to 6 months ($ 953), 6 to 7 months ($ 923), 7 to 8 months ($ 920), 10 to 11 months ($ 882) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 910 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 980), 2 to 3 months ($ 958), 3 to 4 months ($ 949), 5 to 6 months ($ 935), 6 to 7 months ($ 925), 7 to 8 months ($ 953), 8 to 9 months ($ 967), 9 to 10 months ($ 993) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1243 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1282), 3 to 4 months ($ 1272), 4 to 5 months ($ 1305), 6 to 7 months ($ 1302), 7 to 8 months ($ 1381), 8 to 9 months ($ 1341), 9 to 10 months ($ 1257) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1293 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1530), 3 to 4 months ($ 1448), 4 to 5 months ($ 1471), 5 to 6 months ($ 1487), 7 to 8 months ($ 1401), 8 to 9 months ($ 1394), 9 to 10 months ($ 1550), 10 to 11 months ($ 1494) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1123 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1235), 3 to 4 months ($ 1302), 4 to 5 months ($ 1238), 6 to 7 months ($ 1126), 7 to 8 months ($ 1124), 8 to 9 months ($ 1286), 9 to 10 months ($ 1326) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 891 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1044), 4 to 5 months ($ 1048), 5 to 6 months ($ 934), 7 to 8 months ($ 971), 8 to 9 months ($ 905), 9 to 10 months ($ 972) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 866 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1019), 3 to 4 months ($ 1044), 4 to 5 months ($ 963), 5 to 6 months ($ 973), 6 to 7 months ($ 929), 7 to 8 months ($ 904), 8 to 9 months ($ 1019) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 903 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 926), 3 to 4 months ($ 916), 4 to 5 months ($ 907), 6 to 7 months ($ 962), 7 to 8 months ($ 931), 8 to 9 months ($ 912) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1231 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1329), 4 to 5 months ($ 1267), 5 to 6 months ($ 1242), 7 to 8 months ($ 1303), 8 to 9 months ($ 1246), 9 to 10 months ($ 1304) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Johannesburg are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Los Angeles to Johannesburg: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 2070 $1987 to $2127 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1593 $882 to $2952 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1604 $889 to $2676 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1083 $891 to $1478 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 955 $890 to $1035 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1228 $1119 to $1355 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 936 $910 to $960 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1413 $1314 to $1693 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1503 $1368 to $1604 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 12857 $12857 to $12857 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may and july are cheaper to travel to Johannesburg. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!