How many flights depart from North America to South Africa on average per week?

30 flights are operational weekly from North America to South Africa as of June 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

United Airlines, KLM and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from North America according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from North America to South Africa?

Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from North America to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from North America to South Africa?

Prices for flights from North America to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from North America to South Africa?

As of June 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from North America to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from North America to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from North America to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R8 026 Cheap Flights from North America to South Africa in 2026

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21:30 - 8:20

ATL

JNB

28h 50m

1 stop

9:45 - 16:30

JNB

ATL

36h 45m

1 stop

R16 348Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 14

21:30 - 8:20

ATL

JNB

28h 50m

1 stop

9:45 - 16:30

JNB

ATL

36h 45m

1 stop

R16 397Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Sep 3

21:30 - 8:20

ATL

JNB

28h 50m

1 stop

9:45 - 16:30

JNB

ATL

36h 45m

1 stop

R16 414Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 14

22:00 - 9:00

JFK

JNB

29h 00m

1 stop

14:05 - 15:10

JNB

JFK

31h 05m

1 stop

R17 090Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Sep 3

1:20 - 9:00

JFK

JNB

25h 40m

1 stop

20:55 - 15:10

JNB

JFK

24h 15m

1 stop

R17 254Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 9

22:15 - 20:10

EWR

JNB

39h 55m

2 stops

22:50 - 19:10

JNB

EWR

27h 20m

2 stops

R19 199Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

22:15 - 20:10

EWR

JNB

39h 55m

2 stops

22:50 - 19:10

JNB

EWR

27h 20m

2 stops

R19 545Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

22:20 - 12:05

IAD

CPT

31h 45m

1 stop

17:20 - 11:45

CPT

IAD

25h 25m

1 stop

R24 225Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 14

14:59 - 16:10

LGA

CPT

19h 11m

1 stop

20:50 - 9:31

CPT

LGA

19h 41m

1 stop

R26 796United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 1

19:29 - 15:20

LGA

CPT

37h 51m

1 stop

20:50 - 10:24

CPT

LGA

19h 34m

1 stop

R26 879United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 30

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Qatar Airways flights from North America to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Aug 13

JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 3

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m

1 stop

JFK15:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 090

Qatar Airways

Aug 19

JFK1:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 15m

1 stop

JFK15:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 254

Qatar Airways

Aug 13

JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 3

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m

1 stop

JFK15:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 304

Ethiopian Air flights from North America to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 29

EWR22:15Newark

39h 55m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 5

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m

2 stops

EWR19:10Newark

R19 199

Ethiopian Air

Oct 29

EWR22:15Newark

39h 55m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 5

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m

2 stops

EWR19:10Newark

R19 545

Ethiopian Air

Oct 29

EWR22:15Newark

39h 55m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 5

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m

2 stops

EWR19:10Newark

R19 562

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AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 24/8

21:30-8:20

1 stop28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

9:45-16:30

1 stop36h 45m

R16 348

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 17/8

21:30-8:20

1 stop28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

9:45-16:30

1 stop36h 45m

R16 397

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 24/8

21:30-8:20

1 stop28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

9:45-16:30

1 stop36h 45m

R16 414

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 13/8

22:00-9:00

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

14:05-15:10

1 stop31h 05m

R17 090

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/8

1:20-9:00

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

20:55-15:10

1 stop24h 15m

R17 254

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 29/10

22:15-20:10

2 stops39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

22:50-19:10

2 stops27h 20m

R19 199

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 29/10

22:15-20:10

2 stops39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

22:50-19:10

2 stops27h 20m

R19 545

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/10

22:20-12:05

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

17:20-11:45

1 stop25h 25m

R24 225

Fastest return journey

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sat 24/10

14:59-16:10

1 stop19h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

20:50-9:31

1 stop19h 41m

R26 796

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Wed 21/10

19:29-15:20

1 stop37h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-10:24

1 stop19h 34m

R26 879

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from North America is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R19 364, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until January to fly from North America, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R20 699.

What is the cheapest North America to South Africa flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from North America to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from North America when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R20 420 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from North America for as low as R17 403 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on North America to South Africa flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on North America to South Africa 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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Best price found	R28 351
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The best flight deal from North America to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R28 351

The fastest flight from North America to South Africa takes 14h 25m

Direct flights go from North America to South Africa every day.

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From North America there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from North America to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from North America to South Africa?
Prices for flights from North America to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from North America to South Africa?
As of June 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from North America to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from North America to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from North America to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from North America to South Africa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from North America to South Africa is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 44,72% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 19,30%, Airbus A340-300 at 13,62%, and Airbus A320 (sharklets) at 12,66%.

Best airlines flying from North America to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 640	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R10 346	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 006 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	PriceFrom R13 826	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 527 reviews	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 214	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 801 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 496	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 035 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 572	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 409 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom R16 827	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 2 980 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Delta	PriceFrom R17 087	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 393 reviews	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R17 831	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 689 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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