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Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to the United States

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New York
Newark2 stopsR13 445
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stopR15 788
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR16 199
Miami
Miami2 stopsR16 455
Chicago
Chicago1 stopR14 796
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.1 stopR14 300
Dallas
Dallas2 stopsR16 746
Denver
Denver1 stopR15 566
Boston
Boston1 stopR12 641
Seattle
Seattle1 stopR15 686
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR16 609
Houston
Houston1 stopR15 498
Tampa
Tampa1 stopR16 507
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stopsR16 045
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stopsR16 541
Charlotte
Charlotte2 stopsR16 969
New York
Newark2 stopsR13 445
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stopR15 788
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR16 199
Miami
Miami2 stopsR16 455
Chicago
Chicago1 stopR14 796
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.1 stopR14 300
Dallas
Dallas2 stopsR16 746
Denver
Denver1 stopR15 566
Boston
Boston1 stopR12 641
Seattle
Seattle1 stopR15 686
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR16 609
Houston
Houston1 stopR15 498
Tampa
Tampa1 stopR16 507
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stopsR16 045
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stopsR16 541
Charlotte
Charlotte2 stopsR16 969

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 return 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 return flight deals from OR Tambo to the United States

Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
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19:35 - 16:15JNB-EWR
27h 40m2 stops
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17:45 - 10:25EWR-JNB
33h 40m2 stops
R13 445Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 19
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22:00 - 13:35JNB-JFK
21h 35m1 stop
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0:20 - 10:25JFK-JNB
28h 05m1 stop
R14 044British Airways
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Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 19
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19:25 - 13:55JNB-EWR
24h 30m1 stop
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21:25 - 7:00EWR-JNB
27h 35m1 stop
R14 078British Airways
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Sun, Jan 25 - Sat, Feb 7
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21:55 - 11:44JNB-IAD
20h 49m1 stop
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7:15 - 19:00IAD-JNB
28h 45m1 stop
R14 642Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Dec 23 - Tue, Jan 20
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21:55 - 22:52JNB-IAD
31h 57m1 stop
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6:00 - 19:00IAD-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
R14 796Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Mar 27
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 12:23JNB-DCA
21h 23m1 stop
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16:30 - 18:35DCA-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
R15 155United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 21
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 10:53JNB-ORD
20h 53m1 stop
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15:50 - 18:35ORD-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
R15 874United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
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13:45 - 6:22JNB-ATL
47h 37m2 stops
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7:50 - 8:40ATL-JNB
41h 50m2 stops
R16 592Qatar Airways
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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
KLM Logo
19:20 - 19:45JNB-ATL
31h 25m1 stop
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15:30 - 22:05ATL-JNB
23h 35m2 stops
R16 780KLM
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Tue, Dec 23 - Sat, Jan 31
KLM Logo
19:20 - 19:01JNB-DAL
31h 41m2 stops
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11:15 - 22:05DAL-JNB
26h 50m2 stops
R17 516KLM
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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 Atlanta, at R13 311 return. The most popular route is from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Newark Airport (EWR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R14 991.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of R17 005, 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 February, when tickets cost R14 523 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, when the average cost of return tickets is R18 200 and R17 311 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to United States?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United States clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Johannesburg to United States, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from United States, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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 a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United States, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR8 844
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking United States flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from 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 Johannesburg to United States.

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to United States?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from 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 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 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 in the evening, when retur flights cost R13 816 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, 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 R20 654.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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.
7,7
KLMOverall score based on 1426 reviews
7,6Comfort
8,4Crew
7,1Entertainment
7,8Boarding
7,2Food
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

8,0 ExcellentKevin, Nov 2025AMS - BOD
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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.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

We boarded late. The crew at the airport was dismissive. The seat cushion on the plane was uncomfortable.

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Well unfortunately our connecting was cancelled and next flight delayed. Was in airport 9 hours. Flight itself was good. I’m sure it was a FAA problem.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

I was attacked in the Miami airport and the staff did nothing. On my flight from London to Miami one of the flight attendants screamed at me and demanded I keep my seat in the upright position at all times during the fight so the man behind me was comfortable for the flight. I will never in my life use British airways again

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