Cheap flights from Johannesburg to the United States from R8 902

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Dec 10 — Dec 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 November 2025.

Wed 12/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11R13 569
Sat 6/121:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 7/413:45JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/11R13 690
Sat 13/121:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Sat 10/113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/11R13 742
Mon 24/119:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 28/1115:00JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/11R13 828
Sat 22/111:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 14/113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/11R13 846
Fri 21/111:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Sun 30/1113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/11R13 880
Sun 23/1117:00JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 30/413:45JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/11R13 898
Tue 2/129:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/415:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/11R14 088
Mon 22/1217:00JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 1/113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/11R14 105
Mon 1/129:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/415:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/11R14 140
Sat 22/111:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Sun 11/113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/11R14 191
Tue 16/1222:00JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 16/18:30JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/11R14 226

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 10 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 621

One-way from

R8 902

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 436
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/2-25/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to USA
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 7/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 009 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 640 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to the United States that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

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Price

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

14:30-8:00

2 stops24h 30m

Newark

Mon 9/2

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

R13 915

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

21:30-19:45

1 stop29h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

17:37-8:50

2 stops32h 13m

R14 278

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

22:00-19:35

1 stop28h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/1

21:30-8:35

1 stop28h 05m

R14 278

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

22:00-12:15

1 stop21h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/1

18:00-8:25

1 stop31h 25m

R14 278

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

22:00-22:55

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

8:35-19:40

1 stop29h 05m

R14 312

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

21:30-12:15

1 stop21h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

21:30-8:25

1 stop27h 55m

R14 330

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

22:00-12:15

1 stop21h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

21:30-8:35

1 stop28h 05m

R14 330

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

22:00-19:30

1 stop28h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/1

17:05-8:35

2 stops32h 30m

R14 364

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

9:50-9:05

1 stop30h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 19/1

14:35-8:20

1 stop34h 45m

R14 572

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

20:15-15:30

1 stop26h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/3

17:45-10:30

1 stop33h 45m

R14 969

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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 R11 270). Flying from Johannesburg to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 707). 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 10 November 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg to USA, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to USA flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 10 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to USA?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to USA in 24h 30m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Delta, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12855 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    R9 714 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from RwandAir. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R9 801 and R10 579, 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 R11 270). Flying from Johannesburg to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 707). 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 10 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestR6 920AverageR17 860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR10 920AverageR16 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 077AverageR14 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 710AverageR19 386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 020AverageR16 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 167AverageR16 712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR13 246AverageR17 332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 278AverageR20 385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 287AverageR16 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 226AverageR16 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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