{"response": {"Key": "JNB-US", "orig": {"code": "JNB", "type": "airport", "city": "Johannesburg", "fullCity": "Johannesburg, South Africa", "airport": "O.R. Tambo Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "US", "type": "country", "country": "United States"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "Which cities in United States can I fly to from Johannesburg?", "answer": "From Johannesburg you have non-stop flights to New York JFK and Newark, plus one-stop connections through European or Middle Eastern hubs to Atlanta, Washington Dulles, and other U.S. cities. New York is the primary gateway, while Atlanta offers extensive domestic connections."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from Johannesburg to United States?", "answer": "Non-stop flights from Johannesburg to the United States are available to Atlanta (about 16.5 hours) and Newark (about 16 hours). One-stop routes to other major cities like New York or Los Angeles typically take 20 to 24 hours or more, depending on the connection. Eastbound flights from the U.S. to Johannesburg are often slightly shorter due to tailwinds."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to United States?", "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Johannesburg to the United States. Currently, you can fly non-stop to Atlanta on Delta Air Lines and to Newark on United Airlines, with flight times around 16 to 17 hours westbound. If those non-stop options don't suit your plans, common one-stop routings connect through European hubs like London, Amsterdam, or Frankfurt, with total travel times typically between 20 and 24 hours."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to United States?", "answer": "Nonstop from Johannesburg to the US: Delta to Atlanta, United to Newark. One-stop options via European or Middle Eastern hubs on many carriers."}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to United States?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to the United States are September, October, and February, while peak summer (June–July) and the December holiday season are the most expensive. Booking about 10 to 13 weeks ahead typically yields the best fares, and midweek departures generally offer lower prices than weekend flights. Early morning and late-night departures also tend to be cheaper than midday options.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle."}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Johannesburg to United States?", "answer": "For flights from Johannesburg to the United States, the optimal booking window is about 10 to 13 weeks ahead, when average fares dip to around $1,440, though transatlantic routes often reward booking even earlier for summer and holiday peaks while shoulder seasons can sometimes be booked closer in.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle."}, "q6": {"question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in United States?", "answer": "Popular U.S. cities for South African travelers include New York for culture and shopping, Miami for beaches and nightlife, Los Angeles for entertainment, and Chicago for architecture and food. Most are well connected by direct flights from Johannesburg or via European hubs."}, "q8": {"question": "Which airports in United States are best to fly into from Johannesburg?", "answer": "From Johannesburg, the best U.S. gateways are Atlanta with the most nonstop options, and New York JFK for connections to the Northeast. Newark is another strong choice for New York access. For the West Coast, consider connecting through these hubs, as nonstops are limited. Atlanta excels for domestic connections, while JFK and Newark offer good train and road access to the region."}, "q12": {"question": "When is the best time of year to visit United States?", "answer": "For the United States, April to June and September to October typically offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds than peak summer, especially in major cities like New York and Los Angeles."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to O.R. Tambo Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "The fastest and most popular way to reach O.R. Tambo International Airport from downtown Johannesburg is the Gautrain rapid rail, which runs every 12 minutes from early morning until 10 PM and takes about 15 minutes. Accredited meter taxis and ride-share services are available at a higher cost but offer door-to-door convenience. Shuttle buses from nearby hotels are also an option, and driving yourself is possible with various parking choices at the airport, though traffic can be unpredictable.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://www.airports.co.za/airports/or-tambo-international-airport/transport/car-rental", "title": "Car Rental", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.airports.co.za/airports/or-tambo-international-airport/transport/public-transport", "title": "Public Transport", "time_published": "2026-05-27T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._R._Tambo_International_Airport", "title": "O. R. Tambo International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T00:08:43Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O.%20R.%20Tambo%20International%20Airport", "title": "O. R. 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