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How to get fromJohannesburg to Los Angelesby plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Johannesburg to Los Angeles by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JNB - LAX
    23h 10m
    $580–1,241

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane JNB - LGB
    26h 59m
    $349–1,134

  3. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JNB - BUR
    25h 12m
    $679–2,238

  4. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JNB - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    24h 58m
    $583–1,842

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JNB - SNA
    28h 25m
    $684–2,349

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JNB - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    26h 57m
    $665–2,118

  7. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane JNB - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    27h 39m
    $560–1,790

  8. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane JNB - LAS
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    29h 40m
    $1,367–1,902

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration24h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$366Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,408.9 mi
  • Duration: 23h 10m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 5 times a day.

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