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$442+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
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mar. 8/26
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$877
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$442
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,522
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 14, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/2810:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
dom. 10/128:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/13$877
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/1710:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
dom. 9/282:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/13$885
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/2810:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
dom. 10/58:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/14$886
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/2210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
lun. 11/108:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/14$888
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/1810:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
jue. 10/98:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/13$889
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/2210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
jue. 10/28:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/14$890
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/289:35 pmBWI - JNB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
lun. 3/210:00 pmJNB - BWI
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$914
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/1710:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
vie. 10/178:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/14$923
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/2710:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
dom. 10/128:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/13$930
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/2210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
vie. 10/38:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12$931
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/2010:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
jue. 10/28:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/13$934
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/1910:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
mar. 11/188:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/13$936

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA to Johannesburg 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated agosto 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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USA

Fly to

Johannesburg

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Return

Price

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 9/29

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 10/19

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$877

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 9/28

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 10/12

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$877

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 10/19

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 3/12

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$885

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 9/17

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/28

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$885

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 10/28

9:35 pm-7:35 am

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/2

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$914

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 10/29

9:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/2

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$954

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 10/21

9:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/2

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$954

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 9/2

6:20 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 11/2

10:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$968

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 8/18

5:25 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 8/27

9:20 pm-11:48 am

1 stop20h 28m

$984

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 9/5

1:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop39h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 9/26

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 50m

$989

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The best insider tips for theUnited States to Johannesburg flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your theUnited States to Johannesburg trip
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Delta

Delta's Delta One offers 180-degree flat-bed seats and Sky Club access on long-haul routes.


Delta's Premium Select offers larger seats, extra legroom, and priority services on long-haul flights.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

United's Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats, Saks bedding, and access to exclusive lounges.


United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom, upgraded meals, and two checked bags on international flights.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
British Airways

BA's Club Suite offers solo pods with doors for privacy on select aircraft.


BA's World Traveller Plus offers extra seat width and legroom with upgraded service.

Read more about British Airwaysby Gabriel Leigh
Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines' Business Class offers lie-flat beds and Ferragamo amenity kits on long-haul flights.


Turkish Airlines' Economy Class offers travel sets and 30-inch legroom on international flights.

Read more about Turkish Airlinesby Jessica Macdonald
American Airlines

AA's Flagship Business offers 6'7" lay-flat beds and 16" HD screens for entertainment.


AA's Premium Economy offers 18.5" seats, 8" recline, and priority boarding on long-haul flights.

Read more about American Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian's Cloud Nine offers lie-flat beds on select aircraft and Ethiopian cuisine.


Ethiopian's Economy Class offers 32-inch pitch seats and Ethiopian meals on long-haul flights.

Read more about Ethiopian Airby Paul Rubio
Airports
JNB

For a smooth arrival at JNB, arrange an airport transfer with your hotel to avoid unofficial taxi drivers and ensure safety.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

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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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Turkish Airlines

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Jessica Macdonald

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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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines

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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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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on Ethiopian Air and JNB

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

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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Best time to book a flight from USA to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from USA with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Johannesburg

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from USA to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,669). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from USA to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated agosto 14, 2025.

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.

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 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish 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
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,940 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,266 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $442. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, 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 New York LaGuardia - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from USA to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,669). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$490Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$753Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$771Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$813Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$846Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$857Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$898Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$903Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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