Cheap flights from the United States to Johannesburg from R8 221

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from United States is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R18 054, 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 March, then departing from United States during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R18 763.

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 413. On the other hand, Sunday 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 R31 349.

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 328 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 R14 298 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 78% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

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

United Airlines, British Airways and Ethiopian Air 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 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 12 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 30% 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 126 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.

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday 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 23% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

2 flights are operational daily from United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 20:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

As of February 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.