$515 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$552
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$917
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$936
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$853
Miami
Miami1 stop$974
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$878
Boston
Boston1 stop$777
Denver
Denver2 stops$1,047
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$1,024
Seattle
Seattle2 stops$935
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$946
Dallas
Dallas1 stop$923
Tampa
Tampa2 stops$1,049
Houston
Houston1 stop$912
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$1,462
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$967
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$962
New York
Newark2 stops$552
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$917
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$936
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$853
Miami
Miami1 stop$974
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$878
Boston
Boston1 stop$777
Denver
Denver2 stops$1,047
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$1,024
Seattle
Seattle2 stops$935
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$946
Dallas
Dallas1 stop$923
Tampa
Tampa2 stops$1,049
Houston
Houston1 stop$912
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$1,462
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$967
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$962

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

Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 am - 7:45 pm
JNB
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EWR
20h 15m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 3:55 am
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
$552Ethiopian Air
Tue, May 19 - Fri, May 29
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 4:05 pm
JNB
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EWR
26h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 7:00 am
EWR
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JNB
31h 25m
2 stops
$789American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 4:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
36h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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JNB
34h 35m
1 stop
$801Etihad Airways
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:55 pm - 6:43 pm
JNB
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LGA
26h 48m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
3:00 pm - 7:40 pm
LGA
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JNB
22h 40m
1 stop
$802Virgin Atlantic
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, May 4
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 - 10:55 am
JFK
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JNB
39h 10m
1 stop
$803Kenya Airways
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15
British Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 11:10 am
JNB
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JFK
21h 45m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:40 pm - 7:00 am
JFK
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JNB
26h 20m
1 stop
$807British Airways
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15
British Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 1:05 pm
JNB
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JFK
21h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:40 pm - 7:00 am
JFK
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JNB
26h 20m
1 stop
$808British Airways
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 23
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 5:20 pm
JNB
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LGA
25h 20m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
LGA
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JNB
18h 30m
1 stop
$847Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, May 3
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 3:30 pm
JNB
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LGA
25h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 pm - 7:40 pm
LGA
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JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
$848Delta
Thu, Jun 4 - Fri, Jul 31
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 10:34 am
JNB
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MCO
25h 29m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:04 pm - 6:30 pm
MCO
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JNB
20h 26m
1 stop
$1,012United 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$515
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

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

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    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 8238 reviews
7.2Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreJason, Feb 2026
ATL - MCO
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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.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

Never got on it. Was re-routed through Detroit and am still in airports 12 hours later waiting for my connecting plane to arrive.

Delta has too many delays now days. It is 1:06 am now. I was supposed to land in Norfolk at 10:30 pm. I got re-booked through Detroit and I’m still in Detroit. I hope to be landed in Norfolk by 3am. I’ve been in airports for 12 hours as of right now. There is a weather delay now but most delays lately have been maintenance.

Very Very late. Subsequent flights left an hour before ours

This is my worse experience with Delta. My colleagues and I were traveling to ICT for work. Usually we connect in Dallas, but this year we decided to book with Delta and connect in Atlanta. We were excited to fly with Delta because we hear great things and Delta is one of my top choices when choosing an airline for travel. On the connecting flights to and from Wichita/Atlanta - it felt hot and uncomfortable on the plane. The plane to ICT was smaller and older and did not have any wi-fi or entertainment. The most terrible experience was at boarding in Atlanta both times traveling to Wichita and then back to Tampa. First on our flight from ATL to ICT - the attendant scanning our boarding pass made us go back to the line when we went up to scan our passes to wait. After a few minutes, she allowed us to come back up to scan but then she asked what boarding zone we were. We told her zone 5, and since we were standing on the wrong side of the small rope partition, she made us go back to stand on the right side. There was another gentleman that came up to board and scan his pass, and she mentioned he was also on the wrong side but she let him go through. Our group had to walk back and forth for no reason, causing an unnecessary delay to board the plane. We have never experienced anything like this, especially when the boarding area was completely empty and everyone already boarded since boarding was earlier than the original boarding time. On our flight from ATL to TPA, the attendants scanning our boarding passes had us scan our passes twice, not explaining to us what was going on. They automatically started tagging our carry on bags and did not explain to us or tell us what was going on and why this was happening. Obviously we knew our bags were being forced to check in but with no reason. There was no announcement or mention and I have never had anyone force me to check in my bag before boarding the plane. We assumed the overhead bins were full but when we boarded the plane, there was a lot of empty bins and a lot of spaces to put our bags. We all were disappointed and frustrated with Delta and will be hesitant to fly Delta again or anytime soon.

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

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

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

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

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.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

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

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Chargers didn’t work, no entertainment and we had to wait for taxiing for easily 40 minutes after arriving early. Bags were late too!

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Nothing also dont give to people that disgusting blanket and pilow.

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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