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Cheap flights to the USA from R7 005

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May 8 — May 151
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Flights to USA in 2024

Find the latest flights to USA in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 579 040 searches and data was last updated on 3 May 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 274

Return from

R13 249

One-way from

R7 005
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From Johannesburg to New York
One-way flight from Johannesburg to United States

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Cheap flights to USA in May & June 2024

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The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to USA in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to New York
Tue 21/518:50JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/519:30JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
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Tue 21/518:50JNB - JFK
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Tue 21/518:50JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 50mDelta
Tue 18/619:30JFK - JNB
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Tue 21/518:50JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Sun 16/619:25JFK - JNB
1 stop31h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/5R14 252
Tue 21/518:50JNB - JFK
2 stops24h 10mDelta
Tue 18/619:30JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 50mDelta
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Tue 21/518:50JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 50mDelta
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2 stops22h 50mDelta
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Mon 27/518:55JNB - JFK
1 stop24h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 3/68:20JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5R14 605
Mon 6/518:50JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 05mDelta
Tue 14/517:40JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 20mDelta
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Wed 15/518:55JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 22/58:20JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5R14 754
Cheap flights to Los Angeles
Thu 9/521:55JNB - LAX
1 stop35h 39mDelta
Thu 16/512:15LAX - JNB
1 stop21h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/5R16 519
Thu 9/521:55JNB - LAX
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Thu 16/513:19LAX - JNB
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Thu 9/521:55JNB - LAX
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Mon 27/523:15JNB - LAX
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Fri 31/518:55JNB - LAX
1 stop30h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 7/622:55LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/5R16 891
Tue 4/621:05JNB - LAX
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Fri 10/519:00JNB - LAX
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Fri 10/518:55JNB - LAX
1 stop34h 55mVirgin Atlantic
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1 stop26h 20mVirgin Atlantic
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Mon 3/618:05JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/719:25LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/5R18 210
Cheap flights to Miami
Thu 30/518:55JNB - MIA
1 stop31h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 6/623:55MIA - JNB
1 stop28h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/5R17 114
Thu 30/518:55JNB - MIA
2 stops29h 14mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 6/623:55MIA - JNB
1 stop28h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/5R17 337
Mon 20/518:05JNB - MIA
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 28/521:45MIA - JNB
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Mon 20/519:00JNB - MIA
2 stops46h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 28/513:50MIA - JNB
1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5R19 139
Mon 20/519:00JNB - MIA
2 stops46h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 28/513:10MIA - JNB
2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines
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Fri 3/519:20JNB - MIA
1 stop29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/517:36MIA - JNB
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Fri 3/519:20JNB - MIA
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/517:36MIA - JNB
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Mon 3/618:50JNB - MIA
1 stop29h 05mDelta
Mon 1/722:45MIA - JNB
2 stops27h 25mDelta
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Thu 30/523:15JNB - MIA
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/623:55MIA - JNB
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R20 254

USA 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for USA in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 579 040 searches and data were last updated on 3 May 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to USA in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 21/710:45JNB - JFK
1 stop35h 50mKenya Airways
Mon 2/919:50JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/5R13 249
Wed 16/101:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 27/1013:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/5R13 304
Fri 29/111:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 4/119:00JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 40mKenya Airways
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Sun 28/71:15JNB - JFK
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Mon 5/819:50JFK - JNB
1 stop22h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/5R13 806
Mon 23/91:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 30/913:45JFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/5R13 862
Tue 21/518:50JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/519:30JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R14 029

One-way flights to USA

Explore one-way flight options to USA for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 579 040 searches and data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to USA at this time. Book a round-trip flight to USA instead by using the search form above.
Mon 3/69:55JNB - JFK
1 stop37h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/5R7 005
Sun 29/913:35JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R11 539
Fri 7/69:55JNB - MIA
2 stops40h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R10 554

Direct flights to USA

Wed 22/520:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/620:45EWR - JNB
Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5R23 524
Mon 16/921:55JNB - ATL
Nonstop16h 20mDelta
Mon 14/1021:35ATL - JNB
Nonstop15h 25mDelta
Deal found 1/5R23 952
Wed 5/620:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/620:45EWR - JNB
Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5R25 605
Thu 8/821:55JNB - ATL
Nonstop16h 10mDelta
Mon 23/921:20ATL - JNB
Nonstop15h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/5R25 810
Mon 15/721:55JNB - ATL
Nonstop16h 10mDelta
Mon 19/821:15ATL - JNB
Nonstop15h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/5R25 847
Mon 24/620:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/720:45EWR - JNB
Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5R26 553
Wed 15/521:55JNB - ATL
Nonstop16h 40mDelta
Wed 29/521:45ATL - JNB
Nonstop15h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/5R27 724
Tue 21/520:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 28/520:45EWR - JNB
Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5R27 984
Mon 24/620:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/820:45EWR - JNB
Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5R28 486

Average price of flights to USA by month

Plan your trip to USA by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to USA is currently R9 700 while a return flight costs R14 305. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to USA (average of R865). Flying to USA in July will prove the most costly (average of R1 138). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R16 389

February

R16 630

March

R17 058

April

R17 392

May

R16 909

June

R17 448

July

R21 146

August

R17 727

September

R17 318

October

R16 110

November

R16 073

December

R16 500

The best time to book your flights to USA varies depending on where you are going so doing a bit of homework in advance will only work in your favour.

Peak season

Due to the size of the United States the peak season for each city vary. New York experiences its peak season from September to December, Miami from January to April, whereas somewhere like Las Vegas doesn’t ever really have a low season so is busy all year-round. Due to this you should always aim to look for cheap flights to USA as early as you can to avoid overpaying on flight tickets that you could potentially find deals on.

Off Season

The off season sees similar fluctuations depending on where exactly you are visiting. New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco typically have the cheapest flight tickets around January thanks to a rainy season and cold temperatures.

Temperature and rainfall in USA by month

Plan your trip to USA by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

NYC

Temperature

1 - 25 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to USA, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to USA?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to USA. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to USA may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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Reviews of airlines servicing USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated 3 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Kenya Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Ethiopian Air to USA to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 470 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,3
Very Good
1 470 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 470 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,1
Very Good
4 038 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 470 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,1
Very Good
10 858 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 470 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,9
Good
1 608 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 470 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,8
Good
2 024 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 470 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in USA?

The most popular flight destinations in USA are New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Miami and Orlando.
  • How to get cheap flights to USA?

    The best way to find cheap flights from South Africa to USA is to book at least three months in advance and fly via Doha, Dubai, London, Madrid, Amsterdam or Istanbul.Indirect flights can be much cheaper than the direct route from Johannesburg to New York with South African Airways. If you can be flexible with your dates and location then you’ll find cheap flights to USA are much easier to come by.Do not insist on flying directly to your desired destination but look for the cheapest flights to land on the US and then take a domestic flight to your destination which most of the times is going to be quite cheap.Make sure to allow plenty of time for your Visa applications for all the countries you will fly to even if you are only staying for a few hours (stopover – connecting flights).If you want to visit Miami for example, a cheap way of getting there is from Cape Town or Joburg to Doha and from there to Miami or the nearby Fort Lauderdale airport. You can also check flights from Joburg to London via Doha, then to Orlando FL and from there take a domestic flight to Miami (Orlando to Miami is just an hour’s flight and usually goes for less than R1000 return).If you are planning to visit New York, first fly to London via Barcelona, Amsterdam, Doha or Dubai and then get a direct flight from London to New York with Norwegian.When searching for flights to USA, always check for alternative stopovers and don’t forget to use our Smart Value feature to sort flights by balancing journey time and price.

  • How long is the flight to USA?

    Direct Flights from Johannesburg to New York: 15 hours 45 minutes Indirect Flights from Johannesburg to New York: 22 hours

  • Which airlines operate flights to USA?

    South African Airways, Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Jet Blue, United, British Airways, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Norwegian and Virgin are the most popular airlines that fly to New York. Which airline depends a lot on where your stop over is, for example you’ll more than likely fly with Emirates if you stop in Dubai along the way. There’s a large number of airports across the country which means finding flights to the US is easy, no matter where you plan to land. Some of the largest are: New York: JFK; LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR) Los Angeles (LAX) San Francisco (SFO) Orlando International Airport (MCO) Las Vegas (LAS) Miami (MIA)

  • What is good to know if travelling to United States?

    USA insider information:First things first, you’ll need to decide where in the USA you are hoping to visit. Then just simply book your flights to the USA and take a look at this airport guide to prepare yourself for your getaway.Before you secure your flight tickets, take a look at this post about 25 unmissable experiences and see if there are any USA related ones you could tick off.Take a look at number three on this list if your flights to the USA take you to Miami. The Wynwood Walls is a must-see incredible art trail that shouldn’t be missed.So you’re going to Las Vegas…maybe you’re even going for a wedding. Well if that’s the case you’ll definitely want to take a look these 13 Las Vegas chapels to suit every couple.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to USA if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to USA on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to USA?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, JetBlue is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to USA.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in USA?

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in USA. One-way flights to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport typically cost R372, while return flights cost around R1 444.

  • How much is a return flight to USA?

    A return flight to USA will typically cost around R148, however they can be found for as little as R147.

  • Where does the fastest flight to USA depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to USA, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles Airport?

    Yes. Los Angeles Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles Airport (0,0 km away from Los Angeles Airport).

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