R2 285+ Cheap flights from the United States

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — JNB
May 29 — Jun 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 29 April 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

1:20-9:00

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

14:45-8:50

1 stop24h 05m

R17 799

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 31/8

22:00-9:00

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

9:25-9:00

3 stops29h 35m

R19 058

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 6/10

21:40-8:20

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

9:50-16:30

1 stop36h 40m

R19 372

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/9

11:20-15:20

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

12:40-8:50

1 stop26h 10m

R20 382

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/8

17:06-4:00

2 stops28h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:25-9:00

3 stops29h 35m

R21 144

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/9

18:30-4:00

2 stops27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

9:25-8:50

3 stops29h 25m

R21 343

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/8

17:06-4:00

2 stops28h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

20:55-20:20

2 stops29h 25m

R21 392

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/9

1:20-11:00

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

9:25-9:00

3 stops29h 35m

R21 475

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/9

18:50-0:15

2 stops47h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

12:10-15:40

2 stops57h 30m

R22 038

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/7

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

19:10-18:55

2 stops29h 45m

R23 727

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Travel insights for flights from USA

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When is the best time to book a flight from USA?

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from USA. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA (average of R19 455). Flying from USA in December will prove the most costly (average of R30 168). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 KLM,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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.

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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

    New York John F Kennedy Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to Cape Town from R15 713. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl airport is a great option if you're flying to Cape Town from R16 342. 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?

    February is currently the cheapest month to fly from USA. At this moment in time December 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 New York to Johannesburg from R15 713 round trip
    Travel from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R16 342 round trip
    Travel from San Jose to Sun City Resort from R23 479 round trip

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