$511 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to United States

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Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to the United States

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New York
Newark2 stops$784
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$922
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop$1,105
Chicago
Chicago2 stops$838
Miami
Miami2 stops$951
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$893
Boston
Boston1 stop$777
Denver
Denver1 stop$1,222
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stops$957
Seattle
Seattle2 stops$942
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$947
Dallas
Dallas1 stop$927
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$917
Houston
Houston1 stop$928
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$1,570
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$986
Philadelphia
Philadelphia2 stops$965
New York
Newark2 stops$784
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$922
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop$1,105
Chicago
Chicago2 stops$838
Miami
Miami2 stops$951
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$893
Boston
Boston1 stop$777
Denver
Denver1 stop$1,222
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stops$957
Seattle
Seattle2 stops$942
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$947
Dallas
Dallas1 stop$927
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$917
Houston
Houston1 stop$928
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$1,570
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$986
Philadelphia
Philadelphia2 stops$965

Book Cheap OR Tambo to the United States Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo to the United States that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from OR Tambo to the United States

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Oct 5
British Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 5:00 pm
JNB
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BOS
27h 35m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
9:50 pm - 9:25 am
BOS
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JNB
29h 35m
1 stop
$777British Airways
Sun, May 24 - Sat, Jun 13
British Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 8:05 pm
JNB
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BOS
30h 40m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
5:45 pm - 7:00 am
BOS
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JNB
31h 15m
2 stops
$778British Airways
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 17
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 7:35 pm
JNB
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BOS
29h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:45 pm - 8:50 am
BOS
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JNB
30h 05m
2 stops
$803Delta
Mon, Apr 20 - Sun, Apr 26
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:25 pm - 2:05 pm
JNB
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JFK
23h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:20 am - 7:40 pm
JFK
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
$807Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 13
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 pm - 7:35 am
JNB
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JFK
25h 25m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 10:55 am
JFK
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JNB
39h 10m
1 stop
$814Kenya Airways
Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, May 29
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 am - 7:35 am
JNB
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JFK
36h 20m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 3:50 pm
JFK
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
$818Kenya Airways
Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:00 pm - 8:14 pm
JNB
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LGA
28h 14m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:00 pm - 7:00 pm
LGA
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JNB
41h 00m
1 stop
$844Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 4:15 pm
JNB
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LGA
24h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 10:05 pm
LGA
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JNB
30h 05m
2 stops
$857Delta
Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 11:35 am
JNB
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IAD
23h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 10:30 am
IAD
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
$867Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 4:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
$893Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to the United States flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to the United States to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United States flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to the United States from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found in the last 72 hours was to New York, at $895 round-trip. The most popular route is from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $971.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United States?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,037, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United States?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United States, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United States is September, when tickets cost $850 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $986 and $980 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United States?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United States, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United States, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$511
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport

FAQs - booking United States flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to United States?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to United States.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to United States?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to United States is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to United States?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to United States with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to United States?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to United States up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,100 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,100.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the United States

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to the following destinations at these prices or less: Atlanta $931 one-way - $1,096 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from OR Tambo to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to the United States? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8241 reviews
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

alike schedule and times it’s very good for me, I will stay wad delta for ever

10.0 Excellentomar, Feb 2026
RAK - ATL
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alike schedule and times it’s very good for me, I will stay wad delta for ever

Everything was good except wifi and a leaking drink chiller. The floor was all wet and my bag was soaked. Did not notice until debarking. Have not heard back from Delta. Even though this was leg one of an international flight in first class, they denied access to their Sky Club - very disappointing!

The staff was fine. The plane was extremely tight, and I paid for the wifi and it did not work at all. I was actually going to ask for a refund.

two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

Flight crew issues delayed my flight by 2 1/2 hours. Causing me to miss my connection.

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Poor. Crew allowed children to run around and scream and disturb passanger’s seats.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

When I went to check in at the United counter in Barcelona, Spain I had 2 different menat 2 different times in United uniforms (standing around with a couple other employees) ask me if I was traveling alone. The one man asked me 3 different ways if I was traveling alone. I am, 68 yeaers old and have all my faculties. I thought it was weird and it made me feel very uncomfortable. What difference does it make if I was traveling alone or with someone? What if I was a recent widow? That would have been horrible. They never gave me a reason why they needed to know who I was traveling with. I was hesitant to question them because I needed to be on that flight.

Crew was tired as we all were. Pretty abrupt. Flight was delayed. Not as enjoyable as the other 3 legs we flew.

Flight attendants were friendly & good service, food sucks, seats uncomfortable, not many Asian movies or shows flying from Hong Kong

We got delayed three hours and nobody thought to have the bathroom fixed while we were sitting waiting to board? took a full hour to have maintenance come and check it off. Had to shut the bathroom down twice so that the pilots could go to the bathroom. Everyone missed their connections.

Given I (and I’m assuming most people) have both carry in and a personal item included in their fare, I find it very unfair that on neither of my flights I was able to use the overhead for my small backpack because they were completely rammed with luggage, people personal items, jackets, hats and other items. So the only item I brought in had to be stuffed under my seat while they had their leg room and sat comfortable with all of their items in the overhead. This has to stop because I was uncomfortable on both flights when I only had one smaller item that could not be checked due to its contents (medication etc). Plenty of people could have checked theirs but chose not to and then took up the space allotment for 2 people.

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

I couldn’t make my first flight due to weather delays trapping us in the town we were in. Then I had to buy a new ticket

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

Our Jackson, Mississippi to Dallas Fort Worth flight was delayed on 1/19/26.. This was changed to Jackson to Charlotte in the last minute because of this delay. This started some kind of disconnect between American Airlines and British Airways bookings. We could not go past the passport control in London Heathrow. I had to go to the counter and waited for more than 30 minutes to get a new boarding pass. Problems did not end there. Somehow our entire return flight was canceled by someone. I had to make several phone calls over several days to fix the problem – this was not easy from India. Looks like there was some kind of disconnect between two airlines or some agent did not do it right. I’m anxious to know what went wrong.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

The flight crew was kind, flexible, and accommodating. The seats on the plane were extremely uncomfortable.

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

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