Which airlines fly to Johannesburg?

Delta is the airline most momondo users in United States opt for when booking flights to Johannesburg. United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air are also popular choices when flying to Johannesburg from United States. Most major airlines flying from United States to Johannesburg will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.

How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in United States, such as Los Angeles or Miami, and flying into Johannesburg, then you can expect flight times to average 25h 10m and 24h 19m, respectively.

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9:50 pm - 11:00 amATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 7:45 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$946Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 13

5:30 am - 3:50 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 11:13 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOS Boston Logan Intl

25h 13m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$956Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Dec 5

5:30 am - 3:50 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 10:46 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOS Boston Logan Intl

29h 41m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,020Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6

10:45 am - 3:50 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 11:05 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOS Boston Logan Intl

25h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,022Kenya Airways

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 2

9:55 am - 12:15 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 11:19 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOS Boston Logan Intl

24h 19m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,022Kenya Airways

Mon, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 27

9:15 pm - 3:55 amEWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 10:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

39h 25m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Madrid Barajas Porto

$1,028Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6

9:15 pm - 3:55 amEWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

11:00 pm - 7:15 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

27h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$1,057Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10

8:45 pm - 8:25 amATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 am - 4:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

36h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,064Etihad Airways

Sun, Jan 17 - Tue, May 25

9:40 pm - 8:15 amATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 am - 4:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

36h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,064Etihad Airways

Sun, Apr 11 - Mon, Apr 19

9:50 pm - 10:55 amATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 7:45 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,132Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 16

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6:00 am - 3:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 12:46 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 46m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,046Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

3:40 pm - 8:25 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 1:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOS Boston Logan Intl

34h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,102Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

8:45 pm - 8:25 amATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 3:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

36h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,122Etihad Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

8:55 pm - 3:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 00m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 1:35 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$1,125Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Jan 27

1:35 pm - 12:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:35 am - 6:35 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,132Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22

1:35 pm - 3:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 6:35 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,132Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21

10:00 am - 1:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 8:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,141Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

7:35 am - 10:55 amDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:35 am - 8:56 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

51h 21m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,149Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 15

11:45 am - 10:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 10:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,153Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

11:45 am - 10:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 10:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,156Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

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8:50 pm - 6:35 pmEWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45mnonstop

10:00 pm - 7:25 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

16h 25mnonstop

$1,695Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 21

8:50 pm - 6:35 pmEWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45mnonstop

10:00 pm - 7:25 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

16h 25mnonstop

$1,695Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 2

8:50 pm - 6:35 pmEWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45mnonstop

10:00 pm - 7:25 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

16h 25mnonstop

$1,697Lufthansa

Mon, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 11

8:50 pm - 6:35 pmEWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45mnonstop

10:00 pm - 7:25 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

16h 25mnonstop

$1,697Lufthansa

Thu, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 20

9:50 pm - 6:35 pmEWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45mnonstop

10:00 pm - 8:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

16h 15mnonstop

$1,741United Airlines

Wed, Mar 17 - Wed, Apr 7

8:50 pm - 6:35 pmEWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45mnonstop

10:00 pm - 7:25 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

16h 25mnonstop

$1,741United Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 21

9:00 pm - 7:10 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 10mnonstop

9:20 pm - 7:12 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16h 52mnonstop

$2,041Delta

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 16

9:00 pm - 7:10 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 10mnonstop

9:20 pm - 7:12 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16h 52mnonstop

$2,041Delta

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 16

9:00 pm - 7:10 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 10mnonstop

9:20 pm - 8:10 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16h 50mnonstop

$2,041Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Feb 20 - Wed, Mar 17

9:00 pm - 7:10 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 10mnonstop

9:20 pm - 7:12 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16h 52mnonstop

$2,041Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 27

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AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 11/29

9:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/13

6:50 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$946

BostonJohannesburg

BOS Boston Logan Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOSJNB

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 11/24

5:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/5

5:00 pm-11:13 am

2 stops25h 13m

$956

BostonJohannesburg

BOS Boston Logan Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOSJNB

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 11/29

5:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/6

12:05 pm-10:46 am

2 stops29h 41m

$1,020

Quickest round-trip

BostonJohannesburg

BOS Boston Logan Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOSJNB

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 1/19

10:45 am-3:50 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/2

5:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,022

BostonJohannesburg

BOS Boston Logan Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOSJNB

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 4/12

9:55 am-12:15 am

2 stops32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/27

5:00 pm-11:19 am

2 stops24h 19m

$1,022

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR Newark - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 11/29

9:15 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/6

2:30 pm-10:55 pm

3 stops39h 25m

$1,028

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR Newark - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 2/7

9:15 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/10

11:00 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$1,057

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 1/17

8:45 pm-8:25 am

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/25

9:45 am-4:30 pm

1 stop36h 45m

$1,064

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 4/11

9:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/19

9:45 am-4:30 pm

1 stop36h 45m

$1,064

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 2/1

9:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/16

6:50 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,132

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Johannesburg flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from United States is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,275, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from United States averaging around $1,336.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Johannesburg?

$60 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to Johannesburg. This flight is from Port Elizabeth and is 56% cheaper than most flights to Johannesburg. To find the cheapest price to Johannesburg from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg from United States. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $1,760. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Johannesburg on Friday is $1,886.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around $1,257 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from United States for as low as $1,029 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Johannesburg

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO JOHANNESBURG FROM LOS ANGELES	March	16% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg costs on average just $1,219 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO JOHANNESBURG FROM LOS ANGELES	December	17% more expensive	It costs about $1,696 for flights to Johannesburg from Los Angeles in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO JOHANNESBURG FROM LOS ANGELES	December	492% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Johannesburg from Los Angeles in December than any other month

Cheap Johannesburg flight deals and tips

Summary info about Johannesburg flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$586
Best Round-Trip Price	$946
Fastest flight time	28h 35m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Johannesburg from United States in the last 5 days is $586 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Johannesburg from United States in the last 5 days is $946 (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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The fastest flight to Johannesburg from United States takes 28h 35m (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Johannesburg, with a 3% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Johannesburg

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

We recommend purchasing flights from United States to Johannesburg 60 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Johannesburg for $1,508. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $949.

Is there an alternative airport near Johannesburg?

Those flying to Johannesburg could potentially find better pricing at Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (20 mi from Johannesburg city center), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (39 mi from Johannesburg city center) or Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (81 mi from Johannesburg city center) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Johannesburg?

Johannesburg Lanseria Airport has an average price of $136 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Johannesburg. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

Are there flights to Melville?

Yes, you can travel to Melville via a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg (Melville is 14.4 mi from the airport).

What’s the closest airport to Sandton Convention Centre?

At 11.5 mi away, Johannesburg OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg is the closest to Sandton Convention Centre.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Johannesburg?

Prices for flights to Johannesburg are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Johannesburg?

The number of operators available for flights to Johannesburg is 48 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Johannesburg?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Johannesburg.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Johannesburg trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Johannesburg?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Johannesburg with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Johannesburg which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to Johannesburg?

momondo helps you find the best flight to Johannesburg by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Johannesburg right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Johannesburg, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Johannesburg and alert you when they change.