Cheap flights from the United States to Johannesburg from R9 787

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from United States is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 343, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of February, then departing from United States during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R21 031.

The cheapest day to depart from United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as R25 253. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from United States because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R45 621.

Fly from Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best United States - Johannesburg OR Tambo flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R20 524 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from United States for as low as R17 524 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 74% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

Etihad Airways, Egyptair, and Air Europa are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from United States according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 24% of flights between United States and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 138 minutes.

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Delta have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 19% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

3 flights are operational daily from United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as of September 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 22:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

As of September 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.