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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to the United States from R8 176

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jun 21 — Jun 281
1 adult

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 16 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 793

One-way from

R8 176

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 841
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 13/7-24/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to USA
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R28 895 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 912 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to USA

Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to USA
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 16 June 2025.

Thu 25/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 4/1022:40JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/6R14 775
Sun 13/717:00JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 24/720:00JFK - JNB
1 stop22h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/6R14 793
Thu 10/720:30JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 28/723:25JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/6R14 847
Mon 8/923:15JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Tue 21/1011:15JFK - JNB
1 stop26h 25mDelta
Deal found 14/6R15 062
Mon 21/718:50JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 50mKLM
Tue 5/817:30JFK - JNB
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Deal found 14/6R15 098
Thu 25/917:50JNB - JFK
1 stop40h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 3/100:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/6R15 133
Mon 8/923:15JNB - LGA
2 stops24h 16mDelta
Tue 21/1012:55LGA - JNB
2 stops24h 45mDelta
Deal found 14/6R15 151
Wed 5/1119:05JNB - EWR
1 stop34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/110:25EWR - JNB
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/6R15 295
Wed 18/618:50JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 10mKLM
Wed 3/1216:50EWR - JNB
2 stops22h 10mKLM
Deal found 14/6R15 456
Sun 22/621:55JNB - EWR
1 stop41h 39mDelta
Sun 6/717:00EWR - JNB
2 stops22h 20mDelta
Deal found 14/6R15 474
Tue 15/719:35JNB - EWR
1 stop30h 35mSWISS
Wed 6/821:50EWR - JNB
1 stop29h 30mSWISS
Deal found 14/6R15 671
Wed 16/718:50JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/113:00EWR - JNB
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6R15 707

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to USA that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 June 2025.
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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USA

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

17:00-16:45

1 stop29h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/7

20:00-0:25

1 stop22h 25m

R14 793

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

20:30-15:30

1 stop25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/7

23:25-10:05

1 stop28h 40m

R14 847

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

23:15-15:25

1 stop22h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/10

11:15-19:40

1 stop26h 25m

R15 062

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

18:50-12:40

1 stop23h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/8

17:30-21:20

1 stop21h 50m

R15 098

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

23:15-17:31

2 stops24h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 21/10

12:55-19:40

2 stops24h 45m

R15 151

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

17:50-22:40

1 stop34h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/8

6:45-10:35

1 stop21h 50m

R15 169

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

17:55-22:35

1 stop34h 40m

Newark

Sat 15/11

0:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

R15 402

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

18:50-15:00

1 stop26h 10m

Newark

Thu 15/1

16:50-22:00

2 stops22h 10m

R15 456

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

19:35-20:10

1 stop30h 35m

Newark

Wed 6/8

21:50-9:20

1 stop29h 30m

R15 671

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

18:50-15:00

1 stop26h 10m

Newark

Wed 14/1

13:00-22:00

2 stops26h 00m

R15 707

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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 R924). Flying from Johannesburg to USA in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 16 June 2025.

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.

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 inches 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).

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 16 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from Johannesburg to USA by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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.

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

    R8 176 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on RwandAir and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R9 575 and R10 131, 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 R924). Flying from Johannesburg to USA in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 16 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR11 327AverageR18 003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 939AverageR13 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 888AverageR21 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR13 185AverageR21 305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 386AverageR17 954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR13 457AverageR20 298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR13 599AverageR18 340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 823AverageR19 237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 914AverageR21 114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 215AverageR17 417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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