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$712+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Johannesburg

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — JNB
ago. 25 — sep. 11
lun. 8/25
lun. 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated agosto 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,194
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$712
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,984
From Buffalo to Johannesburg
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 20, 2025.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/228:11 pmBUF - JNB
2 stops46h 14mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/412:10 pmJNB - BUF
2 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,477
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/2212:02 pmBUF - JNB
1 stop25h 38mVirgin Atlantic
dom. 8/249:55 pmJNB - BUF
1 stop32h 02mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/18$1,832
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/224:43 pmBUF - JNB
1 stop20h 57mVirgin Atlantic
sáb. 10/48:30 pmJNB - BUF
2 stops33h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/18$1,880
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/226:00 amBUF - JNB
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
dom. 8/249:20 pmJNB - BUF
2 stops29h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,953
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/2112:02 pmBUF - JNB
1 stop25h 38mDelta
jue. 8/286:50 pmJNB - BUF
2 stops36h 03mDelta
Deal found 8/20$2,012
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/2210:40 amBUF - JNB
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/247:00 pmJNB - BUF
2 stops30h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$2,254
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/212:14 pmBUF - JNB
2 stops37h 21mMultiple Airlines
mié. 8/271:25 amJNB - BUF
2 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$3,006

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Buffalo

Fly to

Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloJohannesburg

BUF - JNB

BUFJNB

Buffalo

dom. 2/8

4:31 pm-10:25 am

2 stops34h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/20

10:00 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops30h 17m

$1,194

BuffaloJohannesburg

BUF - JNB

BUFJNB

Buffalo

dom. 2/8

3:50 pm-11:50 am

2 stops37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/20

9:55 pm-11:16 am

1 stop20h 21m

$1,503

BuffaloJohannesburg

BUF - JNB

BUFJNB

Buffalo

dom. 10/5

6:10 pm-9:35 am

2 stops33h 25m

$712

BuffaloJohannesburg

BUF - JNB

BUFJNB

Buffalo

dom. 10/5

4:43 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 57m

$1,143

BuffaloJohannesburg

BUF - JNB

BUFJNB

Buffalo

dom. 10/5

1:57 pm-8:35 am

3 stops36h 38m

$1,204

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Deals found on 8/18

Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Johannesburg

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Buffalo to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated agosto 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and United Airlines from Buffalo to Johannesburg. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Buffalo to Johannesburg?

    Most people fly from Buffalo (BUF) if they book a flight from Buffalo to Johannesburg. On average, Buffalo has 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day from 2 airlines. Buffalo is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Buffalo’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to Johannesburg?

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Buffalo to Johannesburg in just under 34h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 06m. Buffalo and Johannesburg are separated by a distance of 8248 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Johannesburg round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($1,383), and United Airlines ($1,526) offers the cheapest pricing from Buffalo to Johannesburg. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Johannesburg 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 Buffalo to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Buffalo to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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 2 airlines flying from Buffalo to Johannesburg

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Johannesburg. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated agosto 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,383Average$2,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,526Average$1,885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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