R8 749+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
Sep 12 — Sep 191
1 adult

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 7 September 2025.

Return from

R13 792

One-way from

R8 749

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 304
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/9-28/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 8/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 345 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 552 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025

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Thu 25/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 28/914:55JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/9R13 792
Tue 18/119:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 27/1114:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/9R13 862
Mon 20/109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 27/1015:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/9R13 880
Sat 13/920:40JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 20/913:30JFK - JNB
1 stop24h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/9R13 897
Wed 17/91:25JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 15/1013:45JFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/9R13 950
Thu 2/109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 18/1015:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/9R13 967

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

1:35-6:35

1 stop36h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

12:45-10:55

1 stop39h 10m

R13 950

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

12:10-7:35

1 stop25h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/10

13:45-10:55

1 stop39h 10m

R13 950

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

9:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/10

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

R13 985

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

9:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/10

15:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 003

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 30/9

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

R14 003

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/10

15:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 020

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

9:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/10

15:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 020

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

20:40-20:06

2 stops29h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 23/10

19:00-19:40

1 stop18h 40m

R14 459

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

22:50-19:45

2 stops26h 55m

Newark

Thu 23/10

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

R14 705

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

19:05-22:30

1 stop34h 25m

Newark

Tue 10/3

1:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

R14 705

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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 10 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 SWISS.

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 7 September 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 7 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic to the USA. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Gary,Sept 2025

BRS - AMS

Very good and loved being on a smaller plane with only 100 passengers max so boarding and disembarking was quick and easy

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Gary,Sept 2025

BRS - AMS

Very good and loved being on a smaller plane with only 100 passengers max so boarding and disembarking was quick and easy

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Gary,Sept 2025

BRS - AMS

Very good and loved being on a smaller plane with only 100 passengers max so boarding and disembarking was quick and easy

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Gary,Sept 2025

BRS - AMS

Very good and loved being on a smaller plane with only 100 passengers max so boarding and disembarking was quick and easy

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Gary,Sept 2025

BRS - AMS

Very good and loved being on a smaller plane with only 100 passengers max so boarding and disembarking was quick and easy

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Gary,Sept 2025

BRS - AMS

Very good and loved being on a smaller plane with only 100 passengers max so boarding and disembarking was quick and easy

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, SWISS 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 R448, while return flights cost around R819.

  • How much is a return flight to USA?

    A return flight to USA will typically cost around R184, however they can be found for as little as R142.

  • 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 30 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 is the closest property to Los Angeles (0,0 km away from Los Angeles).

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