R1 375+ Cheap flights from the United States

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LAX — JNB
Nov 22 — Nov 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

What to know about flights from USA

Discover essential information about flights departing from USA, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the USA airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 23 October 2025.

Good round-trip deal

R811 or less

Good one-way deal

R785 or less
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Cheapest flights from USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 October 2025.

Mon 17/119:35ATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/1213:50CPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/10R16 418
Mon 10/119:35ATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/1113:50CPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/10R16 436
Wed 11/310:35ATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/313:50CPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/10R16 488
Wed 19/119:35ATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/1213:50CPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/10R16 506
Sat 15/1119:35EWR - JNB
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1114:30JNB - EWR
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10R16 732
Wed 21/110:00EWR - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/114:30JNB - EWR
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/10R16 836
Mon 23/29:35ATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/313:50CPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/10R16 889
Tue 11/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 26/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10R16 906
Thu 6/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/10R17 010
Wed 11/29:35ATL - JNB
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/214:30JNB - ATL
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/10R17 132
Sat 28/20:25EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/317:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/10R17 150
Sat 31/121:20ATL - JNB
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 31/59:50JNB - ATL
1 stop36h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/10R17 237

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Find flights departing from USA that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 23 October 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

22:40-8:20

1 stop27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

R17 533

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

9:50-16:25

1 stop36h 35m

R18 908

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/3

20:35-8:40

1 stop30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

3:10-16:15

2 stops43h 05m

R19 152

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 27/11

21:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

19:10-19:45

1 stop31h 35m

R19 396

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 11/11

21:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

17:15-19:45

1 stop33h 30m

R20 144

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/3

0:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:05-23:25

1 stop34h 20m

R20 301

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 7/3

0:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:10-23:30

1 stop34h 20m

R20 301

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 11/11

21:20-14:35

2 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

12:35-23:59

2 stops42h 24m

R20 475

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 23/3

11:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

R20 580

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 24/11

6:00-13:45

3 stops48h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R20 632

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Best time to book a flight from USA

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Travel insights for flights from USA

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA (average of R8 566). Flying from USA in July will prove the most costly (average of R18 142). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from USA?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from USA to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from USA would be wise to consider leaving during Sunday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from USA. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from USA. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines from the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of USA?

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson airport offers the cheapest routes to Cape Town from R13 929. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl airport is a great option if you're flying to Cape Town from R14 225. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from USA?

    June is currently the cheapest month to fly from USA. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from USA?

    Check out the cheapest flights from USA to embark to:
    Travel from Atlanta to Johannesburg from R13 929 round trip
    Travel from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R15 983 round trip
    Travel from San Jose to Sun City Resort from R24 689 round trip

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