Cheap flights from Johannesburg to the United States from R8 754

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Aug 22 — Aug 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to USA

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 17 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 361

One-way from

R8 754

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 175
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/10-30/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to USA
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 818 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 561 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 August 2025.

Sat 25/109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 30/1015:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/8R14 361
Thu 18/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/1214:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/8R14 396
Wed 1/101:25JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 2/1112:45JFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/8R14 502
Mon 29/920:30JNB - JFK
2 stops28h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 6/1017:29JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 11mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/8R14 519
Mon 29/920:30JNB - LGA
2 stops28h 59mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 6/1018:00LGA - JNB
1 stop19h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/8R14 519
Sun 14/920:30JNB - JFK
2 stops31h 54mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 28/915:29JFK - JNB
1 stop22h 11mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/8R14 537
Thu 18/920:30JNB - LGA
2 stops28h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 28/917:00LGA - JNB
1 stop20h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/8R14 537
Mon 29/917:55JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 21/100:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/8R14 590
Fri 12/920:30JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mDelta
Fri 19/921:00JFK - JNB
1 stop31h 05mDelta
Deal found 15/8R14 642
Fri 5/920:30JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 17/923:59JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 06mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/8R14 660
Thu 23/1017:50JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 13/40:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/8R14 695
Wed 1/1017:55JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/111:20JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/8R14 730

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Fly from

Johannesburg

Fly to

USA

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/12

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 396

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/10

12:05-7:35

1 stop25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/11

12:45-0:25

1 stop28h 40m

R14 502

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

1:35-6:35

1 stop36h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

12:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

R14 502

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

1:25-7:35

1 stop36h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/11

12:45-10:55

1 stop39h 10m

R14 502

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

20:30-17:59

2 stops27h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 29/9

13:30-19:40

1 stop24h 10m

R14 519

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

20:30-18:45

2 stops28h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/10

17:29-19:40

1 stop20h 11m

R14 519

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/9

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

R14 519

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

20:30-19:29

2 stops28h 59m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/10

18:00-19:40

1 stop19h 40m

R14 519

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

1:25-7:35

1 stop36h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/12

12:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

R14 519

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

20:30-16:27

2 stops25h 57m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 29/9

13:59-19:40

1 stop23h 41m

R14 519

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to USA

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to USA (average of R924). Flying from Johannesburg to USA in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 077). 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 JNB to US?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to USA. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to USA as you normally would.

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 17 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic from Johannesburg to the United States. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to USA. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Johannesburg to USA flights?

    If you plan on taking a trip from Johannesburg to the USA, you will find that only one airport in Johannesburg will accommodate flights to the USA. O.R. Tambo International Airport is the only airport within the city that will serve flights out from South Africa to the United States. While on the other hand, plenty of airports in the USA will accept flights from Johannesburg such as Los Angeles International Airport, which is the third busiest airport in the world, and John F. Kennedy International Airport, which is the sixth busiest airport in North America, and located in Queens, New York.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to the USA?

    When you choose to fly from Johannesburg to the USA, airlines that will fly directly all vary on the location of the destination in the USA. If you choose to fly to Los Angeles International Airport, the airlines that will serve flights directly from Johannesburg to the United States include Delta, Qatar Airways, Alitalia, and South African Airways. These airlines provide the most available flights from  O.R. Tambo International Airport. When choosing to fly from Johannesburg to New York, the airlines that will provide flights to travellers include South African Airways, Kenya Airways, and Emirates.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to the US?

    Stopover options, when flying from Johannesburg to the USA, will vary on the destination within the United States. If you choose to land in Los Angeles International Airport, the stopovers can range from one stop to two stop depending on the time of the trip and the airline picked. The location of the stopover can vary from John F. Kennedy International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Hamad International Airport, and Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Flights to Los Angeles can range in time, depending on the choice of airline, from 22h 20m-38h 13m. Flights from Johannesburg to New York will typically be one-stop and sometimes even nonstop depending on the airline that is chosen. The location for the stopover can include Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Dubai International Airport, and Hamad International Airport. Flights to this location can vary on time from 15h 13m-25h 10m.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to the United States?

    When intending to go on a trip from Johannesburg to the USA you will need to acquire a US Visa, or a tourist visa in order to visit the United States. You will also need a South African passport that is valid for at least six months prior to the date of your planned trip to the USA.

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

    R8 754 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on RwandAir and Emirates, with prices starting from R9 264 and R10 881, respectively.

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to USA?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to USA 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 Johannesburg to USA?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to USA (average of R924). Flying from Johannesburg to USA in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 077). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to USA

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to USA. 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 17 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR11 104AverageR17 123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 712AverageR17 380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 931AverageR20 365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 124AverageR21 085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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DeltaCheapestR13 178AverageR18 483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR13 240AverageR17 431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 405AverageR17 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 528AverageR20 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 936AverageR17 126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 496AverageR16 979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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