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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
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8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
30h 55m2 stops
$902Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 23
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10:20 am - 10:50 amMIA-JNB
41h 30m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 8:35 pmJNB-MIA
32h 25m1 stop
$927Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 7:35 amMIA-JNB
30h 15m2 stops
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7:35 pm - 4:10 pmJNB-MIA
27h 35m1 stop
$967American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 7:35 amMIA-JNB
29h 49m2 stops
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10:00 pm - 4:10 pmJNB-MIA
25h 10m1 stop
$968American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
United Airlines Logo
4:56 pm - 5:45 pmMIA-JNB
18h 49m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 11:37 amJNB-MIA
26h 32m2 stops
$1,041United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 29
United Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 5:45 pmMIA-JNB
22h 30m2 stops
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10:25 am - 11:37 amJNB-MIA
31h 12m2 stops
$1,045United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 29
British Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 7:35 amLAX-JNB
24h 35m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 3:50 pmJNB-LAX
27h 50m1 stop
$1,046British Airways
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
Delta Logo
6:15 pm - 7:40 pmMIA-JNB
19h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:40 pm - 6:40 pmJNB-MIA
29h 00m1 stop
$1,063Delta
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Sun, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 26
British Airways Logo
8:35 pm - 10:25 amBWI-JNB
30h 50m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 6:45 pmJNB-BWI
27h 45m1 stop
$1,068British Airways
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 25
Delta Logo
3:00 pm - 7:40 pmLGA-JNB
22h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 1:40 pmJNB-LGA
21h 45m1 stop
$1,451Delta
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Fri, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 14

Ethiopian Air flights from United States to Johannesburg

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on United States to Johannesburg flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Oct 15
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 23
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
Jan 11
ATL9:35 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
20h 30m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 25
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m
2 stops
ATL8:00 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Ethiopian Air
Oct 23
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 2
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

JetBlue flights from United States to Johannesburg

Our best JetBlue deals on United States to Johannesburg flight tickets
JetBlue
Sep 17
IAD11:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 10m
1 stop
JNB4:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 23
JNB1:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 45m
1 stop
IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
JetBlue
Sep 16
IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
37h 10m
1 stop
JNB4:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 24
JNB1:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 45m
1 stop
IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
JetBlue
Sep 17
IAD11:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 10m
1 stop
JNB4:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 23
JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 15m
1 stop
IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/23

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$902

MiamiJohannesburg

MIA - JNB

MIAJNB

Miami

Mon 11/10

10:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop41h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/18

7:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$927

MiamiJohannesburg

MIA - JNB

MIAJNB

Miami

Mon 11/10

6:20 pm-7:35 am

2 stops30h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/18

7:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$967

MiamiJohannesburg

MIA - JNB

MIAJNB

Miami

Tue 10/28

7:46 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

10:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$968

MiamiJohannesburg

MIA - JNB

MIAJNB

Miami

Wed 10/22

4:56 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/29

3:05 pm-11:37 am

2 stops26h 32m

$1,041

MiamiJohannesburg

MIA - JNB

MIAJNB

Miami

Tue 10/21

1:15 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/29

10:25 am-11:37 am

2 stops31h 12m

$1,045

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

9:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/18

10:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,046

MiamiJohannesburg

MIA - JNB

MIAJNB

Miami

Sun 10/19

6:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/26

7:40 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$1,063

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/11

8:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/25

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,068

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/3

3:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

9:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,451

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,104, 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 $1,175.

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

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg from United States. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $1,576. 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 Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Johannesburg on Sunday is $1,750.

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

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from United States to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,144. Flying to Johannesburg at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is in the afternoon when prices are around $1,689.

What is the cheapest United States to Johannesburg flight route?

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

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 $1,281 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 $981 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on United States to Johannesburg flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on United States to Johannesburg 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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Fastest flight time

14h 45m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Johannesburg

1 airport
The fastest flight from United States to Johannesburg takes 14h 45m
Direct flights go from United States to Johannesburg on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport near Johannesburg: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Johannesburg may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7.4
664 reviews
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7.3
3,968 reviews
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7.2
10,000 reviews
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7.2
861 reviews
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7.4
1,250 reviews
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7.4
1,469 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $897Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,954 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $909Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,361 reviews
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