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$579+ 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 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
May 29 — Jun 51
Fri 5/29
Fri 6/5
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 April 29, 2026.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/21:20 am
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/157:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$949
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/410:05 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/137:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$958
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1910:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/812:40 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$959
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/410:05 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/117:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$961
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2310:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/712:40 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop32h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$964
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:05 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/137:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/26$965
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 9/2411:20 am
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/52:45 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/24$966
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/810:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/218:55 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$967
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2610:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/261:45 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$968
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Thu 8/2010:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/912:40 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/25$970
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 10/121:20 am
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/298:20 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$972
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/93:10 pm
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/239:50 am
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/27$998

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 April 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$949
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$579
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,438

Good round-trip deal

$1,832 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,058 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 April 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/20

10:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/30

9:25 am-9:00 am

3 stops29h 35m

$1,151

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/20

10:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

8:05 am-9:00 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,178

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/10

4:55 pm-4:00 am

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/1

12:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop39h 50m

$1,207

DallasJohannesburg

DFW - JNB

DFWJNB

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 9/4

10:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/12

9:25 am-9:50 am

3 stops31h 25m

$1,281

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/19

5:50 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$1,310

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/23

1:20 am-11:00 am

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/3

9:25 am-8:50 am

3 stops29h 25m

$1,337

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/6

9:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/30

7:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$1,393

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 5/4

11:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/13

1:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops37h 50m

$1,410

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

Tue 7/28

7:10 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,433

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/22

10:55 am-5:30 am

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

7:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop43h 30m

$1,440

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The best time to book flights from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 37 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,175). Flying from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,822). 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 April 29, 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 129 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 24% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your theUnited States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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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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

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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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 April 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,466 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
8,466 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,466 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
4,346 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,466 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
9,678 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,466 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
1,003 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,466 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
7,937 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,466 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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 24h. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,151. The distance from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 7967 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,175). Flying from USA to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,822). 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 April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$110Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$614Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$625Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$814Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$846Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$865Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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