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$457+ 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from USA (US0) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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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 November 21, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/39:55 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/117:25 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop27h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$921
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/79:55 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 12/129:15 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$948
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 11/258:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 12/117:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop28h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$948
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 11/2310:00 pmORD - JNB
1 stop28h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 12/77:25 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop26h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$948
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Mon 11/256:30 pmDFW - JNB
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 12/49:15 pmJNB - DFW
1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/21$948
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 11/277:05 amORD - JNB
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/31:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$953
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/19:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/68:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$1,028
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Tue 11/267:35 amDFW - JNB
2 stops24h 15mKenya Airways
Mon 12/912:10 pmJNB - DFW
2 stops31h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/21$1,031
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 11/256:05 amDFW - JNB
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/105:15 pmJNB - DFW
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,035
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/22:00 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop37h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/87:05 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,061
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/69:45 pmORD - JNB
1 stop28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/237:25 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,103
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/271:00 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/97:05 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,123

Find flights from USA to Johannesburg within your budget

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 3/10

1:30 am-10:45 am

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/19

7:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$774

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 1/20

10:08 pm-10:20 am

2 stops26h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/27

7:25 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops32h 28m

$918

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/3

9:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

7:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$921

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 2/9

6:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/23

7:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop26h 00m

$926

DallasJohannesburg

DFW - JNB

DFWJNB

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/2

6:45 am-10:35 am

2 stops44h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/9

5:55 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$929

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/27

10:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/19

2:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 25m

$939

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/7

9:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/12

9:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$948

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 12/3

8:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

7:25 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$951

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/17

7:05 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/25

9:15 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$957

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/22

7:00 am-4:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/29

1:15 am-1:20 pm

2 stops44h 05m

$963

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Johannesburg

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Travel insights for flights from USA to Johannesburg

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from USA to Johannesburg including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg (average of $1,183). Flying from USA to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,694). 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 November 21, 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 November 21, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways, Turkish Airlines and American Airlines from USA to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
804 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,636 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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 $457. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Johannesburg (average of $1,183). Flying from USA to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,694). 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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Alternative routes for USA to Johannesburg

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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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$609Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$753Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$770Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$828Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$844Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air FranceCheapest$873Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$918Average$1,532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$919Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$932Average$1,669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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