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R7 990+ Cheap flights to the USA

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Flights to USA in 2025

Find the latest flights to USA in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 24 March 2025.

Return from

R13 832

One-way from

R7 990

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 689
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 72h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R23 508 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 358 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2025

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Wed 7/59:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 14/514:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 832
Wed 7/51:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Thu 15/513:45JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R14 032
Tue 15/422:50JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 29/422:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R14 160
Wed 7/520:40JNB - BOS
1 stop21h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 16/520:15BOS - JNB
1 stop32h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/3R14 506
Sun 13/718:50JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 00mDelta
Mon 13/1012:25JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 15mDelta
Deal found 23/3R14 688
Mon 24/319:40JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 25mAir France
Thu 27/111:00JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 15mAir France
Deal found 24/3R14 833

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

9:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/5

14:00-8:20

1 stop36h 20m

R13 832

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

1:15-7:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/5

13:45-0:15

1 stop28h 30m

R14 032

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/4

22:00-3:55

2 stops23h 55m

R14 160

JohannesburgBoston

JNB - BOS

JNBBOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

20:40-12:15

1 stop21h 35m

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 16/5

20:15-10:20

1 stop32h 05m

R14 506

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

23:15-21:26

2 stops28h 11m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 13/4

9:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R14 833

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

23:15-18:45

2 stops25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/5

7:00-19:40

1 stop30h 40m

R14 851

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

18:50-12:40

1 stop23h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/6

23:30-8:30

1 stop27h 00m

R14 888

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

20:40-16:00

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/6

8:10-10:20

1 stop20h 10m

R14 961

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

17:55-22:40

1 stop34h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/6

0:35-10:35

1 stop28h 00m

R14 997

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

17:55-22:35

1 stop34h 40m

Newark

Sun 18/5

0:30-10:35

1 stop28h 05m

R15 470

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Best time to book a flight to USA

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to the United States

How long is the flight to USA?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to USA takes 28 hours 21 minutes. Flights to USA from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to USA?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to USA. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to USA should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to USA?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to USA are Delta, Etihad Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in USA by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in USA ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit USA when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in USA by month

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

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in USA?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to USA in the last few years. This data was updated on 24 March 2025.
The most popular places in USA to fly to are New York, California, Florida, District of Columbia and Georgia.

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 24 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta 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.

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

FAQs about flying to USA

  • 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, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to USA.

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

    Gainesville Regional is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in USA. One-way flights to Gainesville Regional typically cost R321, while return flights cost around R486.

  • How much is a return flight to USA?

    A return flight to USA will typically cost around R102, however they can be found for as little as R96.

  • Where does the fastest flight to USA depart from?

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

  • Does Los Angeles have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles 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 (0,0 km away from Los Angeles).

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