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$501+ 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 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 3/131:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Kenya Airways
Thu 3/265:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/10$798
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 5/121:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Sun 5/2412:10 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/10$799
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Fri 3/201:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 4/61:15 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/9$822
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 5/41:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 5/121:15 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/10$823
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/210:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop29h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/137:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop23h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/11$831
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 3/89:55 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 3/1511:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/8$832
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Wed 4/1510:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 4/2610:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/7$833
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 3/251:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/212:10 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/10$835
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 4/233:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/29:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/10$836
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 4/163:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 4/259:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/11$837
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/281:30 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop38h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/247:10 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop31h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/9$840
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 3/193:35 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/89:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/11$841

Find flight deals from USA to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated February 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$798
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$501
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,402
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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 February 11, 2026.
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

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BostonJohannesburg

BOS - JNB

BOSJNB

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 4/19

9:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/15

6:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$865

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 5/7

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/25

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$869

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/10

1:20 pm-10:30 am

1 stop39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/20

6:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 35m

$878

BostonJohannesburg

BOS - JNB

BOSJNB

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 3/25

9:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/13

6:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$880

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/15

3:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/19

9:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$907

BostonJohannesburg

BOS - JNB

BOSJNB

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 3/2

8:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/11

7:05 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$907

BostonJohannesburg

BOS - JNB

BOSJNB

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 4/20

9:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

5:50 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$908

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/11

5:00 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops29h 59m

$927

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/10

11:00 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$952

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 4/9

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/19

5:30 am-7:45 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$966

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg (average of $500). Flying from USA to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,043). 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 February 11, 2026.

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.

How often are flights from the United States to Johannesburg delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between United States and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Johannesburg flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

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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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 Garcia

Expert on American Airlines

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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Jessica Macdonald

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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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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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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 February 11, 2026.
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
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,213 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,266 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,728 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Johannesburg?

    Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Etihad Airways can get you from USA to Johannesburg in just under 24h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h. The distance from USA to Johannesburg is about 7988 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $397. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar 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 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg (average of $500). Flying from USA to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,043). 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$480Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$764Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$778Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$814Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$815Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$816Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$826Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$843Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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