Cheap flights from the United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R7 341

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Feb 6 — Feb 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from USA to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 345

One-way from

R7 341

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R21 959

Good round-trip deal

R29 312 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/3-6/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 51m total
  • USA to Johannesburg
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 20m total
  • USA to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R42 393 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 282 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

Find flight deals from USA to OR Tambo

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from USA to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 January 2026.

Fri 27/320:40EWR - JNB
2 stops41h 00mDelta
Mon 6/421:55JNB - EWR
2 stops40h 51mDelta
Deal found 7/1R12 345
Sat 14/314:05ORD - JNB
2 stops21h 55mDelta
Tue 24/321:55JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 361
Sat 8/87:10ORD - JNB
1 stop29h 30mDelta
Mon 24/821:55JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 13mDelta
Deal found 5/1R12 492
Fri 19/616:39BWI - JNB
1 stop21h 01mDelta
Fri 17/721:55JNB - BWI
1 stop21h 11mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 492
Mon 1/618:59EWR - JNB
1 stop18h 41mDelta
Fri 28/821:55JNB - EWR
1 stop20h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 492
Sat 21/212:29ORD - JNB
2 stops22h 31mDelta
Sun 1/321:55JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 573
Mon 23/25:25ORD - JNB
1 stop29h 35mDelta
Tue 3/321:55JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 590
Sat 8/814:10BWI - JNB
1 stop23h 30mDelta
Sat 22/821:55JNB - BWI
1 stop32h 21mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 590
Tue 2/67:00EWR - JNB
1 stop30h 40mDelta
Tue 25/821:55JNB - EWR
1 stop20h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 590
Fri 7/86:00ORD - JNB
2 stops30h 40mDelta
Thu 20/821:55JNB - ORD
1 stop41h 39mDelta
Deal found 5/1R12 655
Thu 18/616:39BWI - JNB
1 stop21h 01mKenya Airways
Mon 6/721:55JNB - BWI
1 stop21h 11mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/1R12 655
Mon 1/69:59EWR - JNB
2 stops27h 41mDelta
Sat 13/621:55JNB - EWR
1 stop33h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 655

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from USA to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 7 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

USA

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/6

12:10-19:40

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

21:55-11:09

1 stop20h 14m

R12 492

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/4

9:45-19:40

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

21:55-13:23

1 stop22h 28m

R12 492

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

9:45-19:40

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

21:55-16:41

1 stop25h 46m

R12 492

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

9:45-19:40

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

21:55-16:41

1 stop25h 46m

R12 492

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

9:45-19:40

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

21:55-18:49

1 stop27h 54m

R12 492

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 16/6

18:10-19:40

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

21:55-17:06

1 stop25h 11m

R12 492

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 30/3

18:59-19:40

1 stop18h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

21:55-20:17

1 stop28h 22m

R12 492

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/6

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

R12 704

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/6

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

R12 704

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/4

15:35-21:20

2 stops23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

23:15-20:17

2 stops27h 02m

R12 950

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 5/1

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from USA to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from USA with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R8 061). Flying from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 054). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from US to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from USA to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 January 2026.

When flying from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from the United States to Johannesburg delayed?

About 29% of weekly flights between United States and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 7 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines from the United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

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

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

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

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

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

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

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

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

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

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A quick flight from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 22h 15m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 906. The distance from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 13084 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R7 392 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R7 398 and Egyptair from R8 422 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on USA to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from USA to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R8 061). Flying from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 054). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Book flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Sandton
Kempton Park
Potchefstroom
Edenvale
Middelburg

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 10 airlines flying from USA to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 7 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR4 170AverageR25 880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 564AverageR19 201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 788AverageR15 928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 618AverageR17 215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 167AverageR19 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
British AirwaysCheapestR14 258AverageR22 018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
Cathay PacificCheapestR16 296AverageR18 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Cathay Pacific flights
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 929AverageR22 957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
KLMCheapestR21 131AverageR22 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
JetBlueCheapestR23 084AverageR29 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search JetBlue flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from USA to OR Tambo?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to OR Tambo from USA today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from USA to OR Tambo?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from USA to OR Tambo for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from USA to OR Tambo with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from USA to OR Tambo with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from USA to OR Tambo become cheaper?

Of course! You can now track prices for flights from USA to OR Tambo and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.