Cheap flights from Johannesburg to the United States from R8 580

JNB — LAX
Dec 14 — Dec 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to USA

Thu 12/1117:00 -
1 stop20h 35m
Tue 17/1113:35 -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 11/11R14 110
Tue 17/1117:00 -
1 stop20h 35m
Mon 11/113:35 -
1 stop38h 20m
Deal found 14/11R14 160
Thu 12/1117:00 -
1 stop20h 35m
Sun 22/1113:35 -
1 stop38h 20m
Deal found 10/11R14 177
Sat 21/1112:05 -
1 stop25h 30m
Fri 4/1213:35 -
1 stop38h 20m
Deal found 13/11R14 228
Mon 16/1117:00 -
1 stop20h 35m
Sun 29/1113:35 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 11/11R14 295
Sat 14/111:35 -
1 stop36h 00m
Sun 29/1113:35 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 11/11R14 329
Sat 21/1112:05 -
1 stop25h 30m
Tue 1/1213:35 -
1 stop38h 20m
Deal found 10/11R14 346
Sun 15/1117:00 -
1 stop20h 35m
Sun 22/1113:35 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 13/11R14 447
Sat 26/1212:05 -
1 stop25h 30m
Mon 11/113:35 -
1 stop38h 20m
Deal found 12/11R14 464
Mon 16/1117:00 -
1 stop20h 35m
Tue 12/113:35 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 14/11R14 582
Mon 7/1221:40 -
1 stop21h 45m
Thu 31/128:20 -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 13/11R14 599
Mon 30/1123:00 -
2 stops27h 15m
Wed 13/123:25 -
3 stops31h 05m
Deal found 9/11R15 206

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to USA

Round-trip from

R14 160

One-way from

R8 580

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 436
10/2-15/2
  • 10/2-15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to USA
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 18/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 993 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 685 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgNewark

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EWR Newark

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

0:20-22:30

1 stop29h 10m

Newark

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 086

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

0:20-18:20

1 stop25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 086

JohannesburgDallas

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

JNBDFW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/12

0:20-18:25

1 stop26h 05m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 457

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

10:55-18:55

2 stops39h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 115

JohannesburgHouston

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/3

0:20-19:05

1 stop26h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 351

JohannesburgDallas

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

JNBDFW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/12

0:20-18:25

1 stop26h 05m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 351

JohannesburgHouston

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/3

0:20-20:05

1 stop26h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 435

JohannesburgHouston

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

JNBIAH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

0:20-19:05

1 stop26h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 435

JohannesburgMiami

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MIA Miami

JNBMIA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

0:20-7:10

1 stop37h 50m

Miami

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 772

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

13:45-18:49

2 stops36h 04m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 244

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Cheapflights Insights

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 R17 144). Flying from Johannesburg to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 117). 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?

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.

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

About 14% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to USA?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to USA, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing USA

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

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 25h 55m. Fly via British Airways, Turkish Airlines, or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12822 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?

    R7 009 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Emirates. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R7 807 and R7 966, 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 R17 144). Flying from Johannesburg to USA in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 117). 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

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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR6 422AverageR17 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 332AverageR16 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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JetBlueCheapestR11 099AverageR19 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 335AverageR18 774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapestR12 520AverageR16 500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 965AverageR17 880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 104AverageR15 962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 151AverageR20 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 287AverageR15 417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR13 549AverageR18 898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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