How many flights depart from Johannesburg to North America on average per day?

The number of flights available between Johannesburg and North America is 3 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 21:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

Which airlines fly to North America?

British Airways, Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to North America from Johannesburg according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to North America. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to North America on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Johannesburg to North America on average per week?

As of September 2026, 21 flights take off from Johannesburg and land in North America each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg to North America?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to North America

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to North America?

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to North America are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to North America?

The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg to North America is 16 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to North America?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to North America.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to North America?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to North America can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at North America. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R8 054 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to North America in 2026

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19:35 - 17:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BWI Baltimore/Washington

28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

18:55 - 10:25BWI Baltimore/Washington-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

R13 595Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Mon, Jan 25

9:45 - 16:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:00 - 8:20JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 336Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Jan 24

9:45 - 8:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:45 - 8:15JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 336Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

1:15 - 7:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:45 - 0:15JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R14 432Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 5

14:30 - 9:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

20:50 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 40m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

R14 432Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

21:40 - 19:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

28h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Amsterdam Schiphol

22:20 - 10:05YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle London Heathrow

R14 448Delta

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Jan 16

21:40 - 15:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

25h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Amsterdam Schiphol

18:30 - 8:20YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle London Heathrow

R14 448Delta

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Jan 17

14:30 - 9:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:00 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 448Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

19:20 - 12:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

23h 30m1 stop Zurich

23:50 - 8:45YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

R14 481Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

1:15 - 7:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:45 - 15:50JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R14 497Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5

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22:50 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

10:55 - 20:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 513Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 26

22:50 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

21:20 - 13:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

R14 513Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 26

20:15 - 19:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

8:35 - 19:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R14 610Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 27

20:15 - 15:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

17:34 - 19:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R14 610Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 27

9:45 - 16:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

22:20 - 8:15JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 932Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 17

9:45 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:10 - 8:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 334Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

20:15 - 15:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

17:34 - 19:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 399Delta

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 27

21:55 - 0:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:55 - 19:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 512Delta

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 27

14:05 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:03 - 9:10ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 07m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R15 673Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

20:55 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:03 - 4:00ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 57m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R15 753Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

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22:00 - 7:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

15h 45mdirect

21:50 - 18:35EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45mdirect

R15 737United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sun, Oct 25

22:00 - 7:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

16h 25mdirect

20:50 - 18:35EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45mdirect

R15 737United Airlines

Sun, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 13

22:00 - 7:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

16h 25mdirect

20:50 - 18:35EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45mdirect

R15 737United Airlines

Sat, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 13

22:00 - 7:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

16h 25mdirect

21:45 - 18:30EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45mdirect

R16 865Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 31

22:00 - 7:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

16h 25mdirect

20:50 - 18:35EWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45mdirect

R16 865Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 28

21:55 - 8:07JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16h 12mdirect

22:20 - 19:40ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 20mdirect

R17 783Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Oct 4

21:55 - 8:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16h 35mdirect

22:20 - 19:40ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 20mdirect

R17 815Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16

21:55 - 8:07JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16h 12mdirect

21:05 - 19:10ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 05mdirect

R17 879Delta

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Nov 10

21:55 - 8:07JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16h 12mdirect

21:05 - 19:10ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 05mdirect

R17 879Delta

Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Nov 12

21:55 - 8:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16h 35mdirect

22:20 - 19:40ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 20mdirect

R21 181Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15

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KLM flights from Johannesburg to North America

Our best KLM deals on Johannesburg to North America flight tickets

KLM

Sept 17

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m

1 stop

JFK17:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sept 25

JFK19:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 930

KLM

Oct 6

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 12m

2 stops

LGA21:27New York LaGuardia

Oct 13

LGA13:59New York LaGuardia

25h 21m

2 stops

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 156

KLM

Oct 5

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 35m

1 stop

LAX11:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mar 31

LAX9:59Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 21m

2 stops

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 301

Delta flights from Johannesburg to North America

Our best Delta deals on Johannesburg to North America flight tickets

Delta

Nov 10

JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 35m

2 stops

YYZ19:15Toronto Pearson Intl

Nov 17

YYZ18:30Toronto Pearson Intl

30h 50m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 448

Delta

Sept 14

JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 20m

1 stop

JFK15:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sept 27

JFK17:34New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 06m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 399

Delta

Dec 13

JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 00m

2 stops

YYZ15:40Toronto Pearson Intl

Jan 13

YYZ22:20Toronto Pearson Intl

28h 45m

2 stops

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 495

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JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

19:35-17:05

1 stop28h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 25/1

18:55-10:25

1 stop32h 30m

R13 595

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

9:45-16:00

1 stop36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 24/1

15:00-8:20

1 stop34h 20m

R14 336

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

9:45-8:35

1 stop28h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/10

15:45-8:15

1 stop34h 30m

R14 336

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

1:15-7:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/10

13:45-0:15

1 stop28h 30m

R14 432

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

14:30-9:00

2 stops24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

20:50-13:30

2 stops33h 40m

R14 432

JohannesburgToronto

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

JNBYYZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/12

21:40-19:15

2 stops28h 35m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 16/1

22:20-10:05

2 stops28h 45m

R14 448

JohannesburgToronto

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

JNBYYZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

21:40-15:40

2 stops25h 00m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 17/1

18:30-8:20

2 stops30h 50m

R14 448

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

14:30-9:00

2 stops24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

10:00-13:30

1 stop20h 30m

R14 448

JohannesburgToronto

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

JNBYYZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

19:20-12:50

1 stop23h 30m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 19/10

23:50-8:45

1 stop26h 55m

R14 481

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

1:15-7:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/10

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

R14 497

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What is the cheapest month to fly to North America?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to North America. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R16 252. If you don’t want to visit North America in February, then you should wait until October to fly from Johannesburg, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R16 639.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to North America?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to North America. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R17 568. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around R20 946. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to North America.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to North America flight route?

Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Newark for the best Johannesburg - North America flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to North America?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to North America from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to North America for around R15 210 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to North America from Johannesburg for as low as R14 545 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Johannesburg to North America flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Johannesburg to North America flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	R8 054
Fastest flight time	15h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in North America	5 172 airports

The best one-way flight to North America from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is R8 054. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg to North America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 595.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to North America takes 15h 45m

Direct flights go from Johannesburg to North America every day.

There are 5 172 airports in North America. From Johannesburg there are direct flights to Newark (EWR), Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to North America

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to North America?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to North America are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to North America?
The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg to North America is 16 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to North America?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to North America.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to North America?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to North America can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at North America. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to North America

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R5 687	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R7 961	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom R10 606	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 3 037 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Air France	PriceFrom R11 033	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 650 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R11 963	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 12 050 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R12 276	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 207 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 328	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 212 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 396	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 535 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R12 637	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 327 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R12 662	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 576 reviews	Search KLM flights

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