R1 206+ 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 22/2. 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
Feb 28 — Mar 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 29 January 2026.

Good round-trip deal

R1 200 or less

Good one-way deal

R687 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 29 January 2026.

Sun 1/320:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R13 420
Sun 12/413:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sat 25/41:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/1R13 468
Sun 29/313:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Sun 3/517:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/1R13 595
Thu 30/418:50
IAD
-
CPT
3 stops60h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 9/514:20
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops27h 31m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/1R13 595
Tue 24/220:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R13 643
Mon 16/220:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R13 658
Sun 29/321:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/422:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1R13 658
Tue 17/322:10
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 14/422:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R13 674
Sun 12/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/422:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R13 674
Sun 12/420:02
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops44h 08m
Kenya Airways
Sun 26/414:30
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops27h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/1R13 690
Fri 24/413:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 7/517:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 29/1R13 706
Mon 23/313:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 30/417:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/1R13 722

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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 January 2026. 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

22:00-3:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

R14 499

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 2/3

21:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:05-19:45

1 stop31h 40m

R15 023

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 19/3

22:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

17:50-19:45

1 stop31h 55m

R15 038

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 17/3

16:10-10:50

1 stop36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

17:50-19:45

1 stop31h 55m

R15 038

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 19/4

21:50-10:30

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

17:50-19:45

1 stop31h 55m

R15 054

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

21:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

R15 102

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

12:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

17:15-18:45

1 stop31h 30m

R16 070

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

20:55-13:45

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

14:35-18:55

2 stops35h 20m

R16 117

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 28/3

21:50-10:30

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

18:00-13:00

1 stop25h 00m

R16 308

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 19/4

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R16 530

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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 R7 916). Flying from USA in December will prove the most costly (average of R16 546). 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 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.

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

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

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

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

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

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

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

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

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

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

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

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?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to Cape Town from R12 469. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl airport is a great option if you're flying to Cape Town from R12 897. 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 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 Cape Town from R12 469 round trip
    Travel from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg from R12 897 round trip
    Travel from San Jose to Sun City Resort from R22 494 round trip

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