R8 645+ Cheap flights to the USA

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to USA in 2025

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

Sun 21/1219:35JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 17/123:20JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/12R13 469
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Sat 17/117:05JFK - JNB
2 stops32h 45mDelta
Deal found 20/12R13 936
Mon 22/1223:50JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 50mDelta
Sun 8/221:30JFK - JNB
2 stops31h 40mDelta
Deal found 21/12R14 103
Mon 29/1219:35JNB - JFK
1 stop24h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1218:50JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/12R14 453
Mon 22/1219:35JNB - IAD
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 14/121:45IAD - JNB
1 stop29h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/12R14 587
Fri 26/1219:05JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/120:05JFK - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/12R14 654

Find flight deals to USA

Find the latest flights to USA in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 23 December 2025.

Return from

R13 419

One-way from

R8 645

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 540
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 28/1-4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
12/6
  • 12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R478 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R132 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

22:00-12:35

1 stop21h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/1

18:15-10:25

1 stop33h 10m

R13 769

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-19:45

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/3

17:05-8:50

2 stops33h 45m

R13 919

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

22:00-19:30

1 stop28h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/2

17:05-8:50

2 stops32h 45m

R13 936

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-15:59

1 stop24h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 13/2

16:40-19:00

1 stop19h 20m

R13 953

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:00-18:40

2 stops27h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

20:01-8:35

1 stop30h 34m

R14 020

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-18:27

2 stops27h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 13/2

14:59-19:00

1 stop21h 01m

R14 053

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

21:15-15:50

2 stops48h 35m

Newark

Sat 20/6

23:55-7:00

2 stops49h 05m

R14 303

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:20-14:55

1 stop26h 35m

Newark

Mon 16/2

17:05-12:10

1 stop36h 05m

R14 420

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

14:30-9:00

2 stops24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 27/4

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

R14 453

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

14:30-9:00

2 stops24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/4

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

R14 453

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to the United States

How long is the flight to USA?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to USA takes 28 hours 27 minutes. Flights to USA from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to USA?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to USA should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to USA?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to USA are Delta, KLM and Emirates.

Rainfall in USA by month

Plan your trip to USA by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in USA ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit USA when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in USA by month

Plan your trip to USA by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to USA, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in USA?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to USA in the last few years. This data was updated on 23 December 2025.
The most popular places in USA to fly to are New York, California, Florida, District of Columbia and Georgia.

Reviews of airlines servicing USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated 23 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways to the USA. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

FAQs about flying to USA

  • Can I find cheaper flights to USA if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to USA on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to USA?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to USA.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in USA?

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in USA. One-way flights to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson typically cost R342, while return flights cost around R1 037.

  • How much is a return flight to USA?

    A return flight to USA will typically cost around R4 867, however they can be found for as little as R4 416.

  • Where does the fastest flight to USA depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to USA, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 2BR Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/LAX - 40% off for 30+ days is the closest property to Los Angeles (0,0 km away from Los Angeles).

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