R8 484+ 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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
Nov 26 — Dec 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to USA. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 October 2025.

Mon 10/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/10R13 346
Sun 26/1021:55JNB - EWR
1 stop33h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 8/1115:51EWR - JNB
1 stop20h 09mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/10R13 381
Wed 5/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/10R13 450
Mon 24/119:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 1/1222:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/10R13 570
Mon 10/119:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/1115:00JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/10R13 588
Sat 15/1114:30JNB - JFK
2 stops59h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10R13 605

Flights to USA in 2025

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 27 October 2025.

Return from

R13 346

One-way from

R8 484

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 519
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/11-18/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 26/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R833 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R230 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2025

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

17:00-6:35

1 stop20h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/1

13:45-0:25

1 stop27h 40m

R13 777

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

9:50-9:00

1 stop30h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/11

22:00-8:20

1 stop27h 20m

R13 915

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 950

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/12

0:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

R14 157

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

22:00-22:55

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

20:59-8:35

2 stops28h 36m

R14 312

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

21:30-19:30

1 stop29h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/2

22:00-8:50

1 stop27h 50m

R14 312

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

22:00-13:35

1 stop22h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

22:00-8:50

1 stop27h 50m

R14 312

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

21:30-18:44

2 stops28h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/1

18:00-8:25

1 stop31h 25m

R14 415

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

22:00-18:44

2 stops27h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/11

21:00-8:25

1 stop28h 25m

R14 415

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

9:50-9:45

1 stop29h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 23/4

15:35-8:20

1 stop34h 45m

R14 519

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Best time to book a flight to USA

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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 27 hours 43 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 27 October 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 27 October 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.

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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.

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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.

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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.

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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.

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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.

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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.

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?

    Fort Lauderdale is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in USA. One-way flights to Fort Lauderdale typically cost R596, while return flights cost around R803.

  • How much is a return flight to USA?

    A return flight to USA will typically cost around R12 619, however they can be found for as little as R6 120.

  • 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 (16 hours 0 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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