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$516+ Cheap flights from the United States to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2026.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 4/131:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 4/2812:10 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/9$822
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/101:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 4/2112:10 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/8$834
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/153:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/209:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/8$841
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/223:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/299:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/8$844
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/111:30 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop38h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/27:05 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop31h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/8$847
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/301:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/305:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/8$852
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/29:45 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/125:50 pm
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/9$855
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:50 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/206:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$856
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/610:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 4/1210:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/9$858
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/59:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/1610:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/9$858
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 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 3/9$861
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:50 am
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/175:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$863

Find flight deals from USA to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated March 13, 2026.

Round-trip from

$822
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$516
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,338

Good round-trip deal

$1,540 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,010 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA to OR Tambo 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 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

5:30 am-8:15 am

3 stops33h 45m

$1,079

DallasJohannesburg

DFW - JNB

DFWJNB

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 8/22

4:35 pm-8:20 am

2 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/12

9:50 am-3:16 pm

2 stops36h 26m

$1,096

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

9:40 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/24

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,139

DallasJohannesburg

DFW - JNB

DFWJNB

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 9/6

9:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

6:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$1,163

DallasJohannesburg

DFW - JNB

DFWJNB

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/1

9:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/14

5:50 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$1,177

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/30

10:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

2:45 pm-9:20 am

1 stop24h 35m

$1,210

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

7:20 pm-8:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/21

8:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$1,278

HoustonJohannesburg

HOU - JNB

HOUJNB

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/22

10:53 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/7

6:00 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops29h 09m

$1,283

DallasJohannesburg

DFW - JNB

DFWJNB

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 9/4

5:45 pm-8:50 am

2 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/12

8:25 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$1,294

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

10:55 am-8:35 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/24

10:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop28h 35m

$1,300

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $139). Flying from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $895). 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 13, 2026.

When flying from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport 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

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

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 OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated March 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Delta,United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
8,286 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
9,421 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
7.3
Good
4,255 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
971 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
7,784 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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.

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  • How long is the flight from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A quick flight from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 19h 50m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,079. The distance from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 8704 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $435 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Egyptair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on KLM and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $441 and $454, respectively.

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

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to OR Tambo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $139). Flying from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $895). 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 OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA to OR Tambo. 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 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$110Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
CondorCheapest$480Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$764Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$778Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$814Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$816Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$851Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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