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Cheap flights from the United States to Johannesburg

LAX — JNB
Oct 28 — Nov 41
Wed 10/28
Wed 11/4
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Average price

$1,423
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Johannesburg

How far ahead should I book a flight from USA to Johannesburg?

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from USA to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg (average of $1,282). Flying from USA to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,841). 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 US to JNB?

When flying from USA to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Johannesburg flights

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on Ethiopian Air and JNB

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from the United States 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
7.8
Good
8,607 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay
Delta
7.8
Good
8,607 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,607 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,607 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,248 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,607 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,730 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,607 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,045 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,607 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Egyptair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $435. However, be on the lookout for offers from KLM and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from USA to Johannesburg for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Johannesburg?

    The most popular route from USA to Johannesburg is Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg (average of $1,282). Flying from USA to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,841). 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 USA to Johannesburg

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$110Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$614Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$691Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$775Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$778Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$795Average$1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$846Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$849Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$867Average$1,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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