R8 436+ 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
mar 7 — mar 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to USA in 2026

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Cheapest flights to USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available to USA. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 lutego 2026.

śr. 4/39:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 35m
Etihad Airways
śr. 11/322:55
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2R12 928
śr. 27/521:15
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops28h 05m
British Airways
pon. 1/623:45
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops27h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2R12 960
pon. 9/223:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
wt. 3/320:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R12 977
śr. 11/1122:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops28h 15m
American Airlines
czw. 26/1119:50
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops28h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2R12 993
pt. 7/821:15
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops31h 00m
American Airlines
ndz. 23/817:50
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2R13 009
czw. 12/1122:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops28h 29m
American Airlines
pt. 27/1119:50
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops28h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2R13 025

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Find the latest flights to USA in 2026, 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 5 lutego 2026.

Return from

R12 928

One-way from

R8 064

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 752
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R554 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R124 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2026

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

wt. 10/2

19:35-13:50

1 stop25h 15m

Newark

śr. 18/2

21:35-7:35

1 stop27h 00m

R13 364

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pon. 16/3

19:35-14:50

1 stop25h 15m

Newark

śr. 18/3

22:35-10:25

1 stop29h 50m

R13 364

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ndz. 8/2

19:35-13:50

1 stop25h 15m

Newark

śr. 4/3

21:35-7:35

1 stop27h 00m

R13 364

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pon. 16/3

9:50-10:05

1 stop30h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

czw. 19/3

15:35-8:20

1 stop34h 45m

R13 397

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ndz. 29/3

21:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

wt. 14/4

19:30-7:00

1 stop29h 30m

R13 397

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pon. 16/2

22:00-14:20

1 stop23h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

czw. 5/3

19:10-10:25

1 stop32h 15m

R13 397

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

śr. 11/2

19:35-13:50

1 stop25h 15m

Newark

wt. 17/2

21:35-7:35

1 stop27h 00m

R13 478

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

wt. 17/3

22:00-23:55

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

wt. 7/4

17:05-8:50

2 stops33h 45m

R13 607

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pon. 23/2

22:00-19:45

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

pon. 2/3

18:00-8:35

1 stop31h 35m

R13 607

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sob. 9/5

20:25-22:50

1 stop32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

pt. 15/5

2:10-8:50

1 stop24h 40m

R13 623

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Deals found on 4/2

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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 29 hours 16 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.

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 5 lutego 2026.
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 5 lutego 2026.
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

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 R559, while return flights cost around R470.

  • How much is a return flight to USA?

    A return flight to USA will typically cost around R4 712, however they can be found for as little as R4 276.

  • 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 15 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. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles (0,0 km away from Los Angeles).

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