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$488+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Apr 30 — May 71
Thu 4/30
Thu 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from USA to Johannesburg
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 March 31, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/63:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/209:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/29$830
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/1912:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/95:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$834
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/302:05 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/139:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/27$836
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 9/83:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/249:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/26$846
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/271:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/47:05 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop35h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$857
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/412:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/216:00 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$858
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/31:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/187:05 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$859
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 11/22:35 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/139:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/27$860
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 9/1512:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/306:00 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$864
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/303:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/149:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/29$865
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/63:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 5/179:45 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/27$870
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/223:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/29:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/29$872

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 March 31, 2026.

Round-trip from

$830
(oojo)

One-way from

$488
(KAYAK)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,374
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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 March 31, 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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Cheapest round-trip

DallasJohannesburg

DFW - JNB

DFWJNB

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 9/10

9:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/14

6:00 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops35h 26m

$1,230

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

1:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/24

5:50 pm-11:40 am

1 stop26h 50m

$1,237

DallasJohannesburg

DFW - JNB

DFWJNB

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 5/6

3:22 pm-8:15 am

2 stops33h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/20

9:45 am-5:50 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,295

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/12

10:55 am-4:15 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/22

10:20 pm-8:40 am

1 stop40h 20m

$1,296

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/27

7:00 pm-12:15 am

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/4

12:10 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,344

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/16

7:00 pm-12:15 am

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/25

12:10 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops56h 35m

$1,344

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/23

7:00 pm-12:15 am

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/12

12:10 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops56h 35m

$1,344

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/14

10:20 pm-5:30 am

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/29

7:10 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,378

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

11:20 am-8:35 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

7:10 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,407

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

11:20 am-4:15 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

10:20 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$1,407

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg (average of $139). Flying from USA to Johannesburg in October is currently the most expensive (average of $939). 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.

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

About 29% 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 Monday 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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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your theUnited States to Johannesburg trip
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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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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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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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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 March 31, 2026.
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
7.9
Good
8,366 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
8,366 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,366 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
7.4
Good
4,291 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,366 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
9,530 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,366 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
991 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,366 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
7,839 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,366 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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

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  • How long is the flight from USA to Johannesburg?

    Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and SAUDIA can get you from USA to Johannesburg in just under 23h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 55m. The distance from USA to Johannesburg is about 8130 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 $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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg (average of $139). Flying from USA to Johannesburg in October is currently the most expensive (average of $939). 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 March 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$110Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$625Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$764Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$778Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$814Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$846Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$865Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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