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Cheapest flight ticket found	$1,004
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	16 hrs, 22 mins
Places to go	673
Most popular airline	Virgin Atlantic
Average flights per week	64

Johannesburg to United States flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg to United States? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,059. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Atlanta.$1,004 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,004, select.

New York.$1,102 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,102, select.

Boston.$1,162 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Boston Logan International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Boston Logan International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,162, select.

Los Angeles.$1,286 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,286, select.

Washington D.C..$1,302 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,302, select.

Austin.$1,325 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Austin-Bergstrom.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Austin-Bergstrom on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,325, select.

Dallas.$1,327 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,327, select.

Chicago.$1,330 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,330, select.

San Diego.$1,331 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,331, select.

Sacramento.$1,355 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,355, select.

New York.$1,361 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,361, select.

Orlando.$1,367 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Orlando International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,367, select.

Detroit.$1,369 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,369, select.

Houston.$1,378 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,378, select.

Denver.$1,398 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Denver International.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Denver International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,398, select.

San Francisco.$1,400 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,400, select.

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Alternative Johannesburg to United States routes

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Flights from Johannesburg to United States FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to United States from Johannesburg?

The cheapest flight from Johannesburg to United States costs $1,004.

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When is it the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to United States?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to United States is September. See if any of these flights in September suit you.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to United States flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Johannesburg to United States is Johannesburg to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $1,004.

Take a look at Johannesburg to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson flights.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to United States from Johannesburg?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to United States from Johannesburg is Ethiopian Airlines.

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If this airline doesn't suit you, the second cheapest airline is United.

Cheapest flights to United States from Johannesburg

How to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to United States

The cheapest return flight from Johannesburg to United States is currently priced at $1,004.
You'll be travelling from Johannesburg into Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta with that fare.
A one-way ticket starts at $670.
Not fixed on a destination? Let the lowest fares decide. Select 'United States' in the 'To' field to discover the best deals by city.
United States has roughly 75 international airports, so you have plenty of arrival options.
For a wider price comparison, choose 'Add nearby airports' to include all airports close to where you're departing from and heading to.
The sooner you book, the better. Fares tend to rise as your departure date gets closer, not fall.
Easily track fare changes by setting up a Price Alert. If you haven't already, download the Skyscanner app to get instant updates.

Best time to fly from Johannesburg to United States

If you're trying to spend less, September is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Johannesburg to United States.
A midweek trip can often work out better for your budget. Fares are generally lower on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than at the weekend.
June, July and August mark the height of the travel season in United States, with July the most popular of the three. Visit then for a livelier experience and plenty to do.
For a slower pace, February, March and November tend to work well. March is the quietest month.

Flights from Johannesburg to United States: what to expect

You can expect to depart from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) when flying out of Johannesburg.
Around two airports across United States can be reached on a nonstop flight from Johannesburg.
Roughly 12 direct flights link Johannesburg with cities across United States every week.
United and Delta are the leading airlines flying this route.
New York and Atlanta are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to United States.
New York is the quickest destination to fly to at around 15 hours 55 minutes, while Atlanta has the longest flight time at roughly 16 hours 35 minutes.
The average journey on this route takes around 16 hours 15 minutes.

Popular places to visit in United States

New York

New York is a popular destination for Johannesburg to United States flights. Central Park, Statue of Liberty and The Metropolitan Museum of Art are must-sees for first-time visitors.
New York's major airports are New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York Newark Airport (EWR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). You'll find plenty of flight deals across all three.
Ready to lock in the perfect place to stay? Check out the range of hotels in New York.

Chicago

Big-name draws in this Illinois city include Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD) are where most flights arrive.
The same magic that powers our flight search can also help you find the most competitive room rates around. Use it to compare prices and availability across hotels in Chicago.

Dallas

Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are major sights to tick off while you're in this part of Texas.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) are your options when searching for flights.
From brief visits to extended stays, hotels in Dallas cater to all kinds of styles and budgets.

Visiting United States for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Make sure you know the entry rules well before departure day. Rules can change depending on your passport, reason for travel and length of stay. Always check with reliable sources like your airline or embassy websites.
The local currency is the United States dollar (USD). You can rely on using credit and debit cards just about everywhere.
United States has a population of around 340 million. The capital city is Washington, D.C..
There's more than one standard time zone in this destination, ranging from UTC-10 through to UTC-5.
Choose the season that matches how you like to explore, whether that's cooler, hotter or somewhere in between. July is one of the warmest months in United States.
Plan your visit around December if you'd rather be there when it's cooler.
February tends to be the rainiest month, while September is the driest.
Some of the most popular events on the local calendar include Fourth of July celebrations, New Orleans Mardi Gras and the Coachella music festival. Time your Johannesburg to United States flight around occasions like these to experience something beyond the ordinary.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

Booked that cheap flight from Johannesburg to United States? Now decide where you're going to stay and how you'll travel around. Check out the range of hotels in United States and filter your search by price, location and more. You can also browse car rental options in United States and choose from pickup points in cities or at airports.

United States hotels and car hire

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