R8 403+ 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
Jul 23 — Jul 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to USA in 2026

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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 June 2026.

Mon 13/720:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 26/78:40
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/6R14 852
Sat 25/79:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/815:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/6R14 934
Mon 28/99:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 15/1015:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/6R15 000
Tue 22/98:20
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops41h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1022:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6R15 033
Sat 19/912:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Fri 2/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/6R15 049
Thu 17/1219:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 45m
British Airways
Sat 9/18:05
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 22/6R15 082

Find flight deals to USA

Find the latest flights to USA in 2026, 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 June 2026.

Return from

R14 852

One-way from

R7 779

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 707
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 13/7-26/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R1 001 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R127 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

23:15-19:30

2 stops27h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/8

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R17 347

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

21:40-18:32

2 stops27h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/11

15:35-8:20

2 stops32h 45m

R17 363

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

22:00-16:52

2 stops25h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

7:05-18:30

1 stop28h 25m

R17 462

JohannesburgDallas

JNB - DFW

JNBDFW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

23:15-21:07

2 stops28h 52m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 7/9

16:55-19:40

1 stop19h 45m

R17 626

JohannesburgDallas

JNB - DFW

JNBDFW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

23:15-22:21

2 stops30h 06m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 28/7

6:45-19:40

1 stop29h 55m

R17 626

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

19:00-9:48

2 stops44h 48m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/8

6:30-8:35

2 stops44h 05m

R17 888

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

19:00-13:40

1 stop24h 40m

Newark

Tue 15/9

21:25-18:30

Nonstop15h 05m

R17 954

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:50-18:35

1 stop32h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 15/8

16:45-21:20

1 stop43h 35m

R18 151

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/7

18:10-21:20

1 stop21h 10m

R18 249

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

23:15-20:51

2 stops30h 36m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/11

22:59-22:00

2 stops37h 01m

R18 315

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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 29 hours 6 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to USA?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to USA are Ethiopian Air, KLM and United Airlines.

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).

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

The price you pay for your flight to USA may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 June 2026.
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 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines to the USA. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

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

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

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

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

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

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

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

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

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

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

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

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, Ethiopian Air 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 R437, while return flights cost around R722.

  • How much is a return flight to USA?

    A return flight to USA will typically cost around R4 786, however they can be found for as little as R4 342.

  • Where does the fastest flight to USA depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to USA, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 15 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. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles (0,0 km away from Los Angeles).

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