How to get from Johannesburg to Miami

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 21h 28m including the connection. Other options: via Sao Paulo, New York, Zurich and London. Two tickets from $864.

Flights from Johannesburg to Miami

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta
21h 28m
two tickets, via Sao Paulo
$864
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,043 mi (12,944 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
United States
21h 28m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Atlanta flight 16h 27m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Miami flight 2h 1m
Via Sao Paulo
Brazil
21h 41m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Sao Paulo flight 10h 8m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International. Departure to Miami: Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International, Viracopos.
Sao Paulo to Miami flight 8h 33m
two ticketsfrom $864
Via New York
United States
22h 37m
with the connection
Johannesburg to New York flight 16h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Miami: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Miami flight 3h 12m
two ticketsfrom $1,458
Via Zurich
Switzerland
24h 3m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Zurich flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Miami flight 10h 33m
two ticketsfrom $2,179
Via London
United Kingdom
24h 10m
with the connection
Johannesburg to London flight 11h 15m
Connection of about 3h
London to Miami flight 9h 55m
two ticketsfrom $919

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Miami

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, March, April, November and December, +25° to +28° by day, sea +24° to +26°. In November it is +27° by day and +21° at night, sea +26°, with 12 rainy days.

Jan
+24° +17° +22° 10 days
Feb
+25° +19° +24° 11 days
Mar
+27° +20° +25° 11 days
Apr
+28° +21° +26° 12 days
May
+30° +23° +29° 15 days
Jun
+30° +24° +30° 23 days
Jul
+31° +26° +32° 21 days
Aug
+32° +26° +32° 25 days
Sep
+30° +24° +31° 24 days
Oct
+29° +23° +28° 18 days
Nov
+27° +21° +26° 12 days
Dec
+25° +19° +24° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Miami?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Johannesburg to Miami?
Via Atlanta: 16h 27m to the connection, 2h 1m after it, about 21h 28m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Miami with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Sao Paulo from $864. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Johannesburg and Miami?
Atlanta (21h 28m total), Sao Paulo (21h 41m total), New York (22h 37m total), Zurich (24h 3m total) and London (24h 10m total).
How far is Miami from Johannesburg?
8,043 mi (12,944 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.