Cheap flights from South Africa to New York from R8 335

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from South Africa, with most prices found around R15 338. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to New York from South Africa during November instead. Flights to New York in November, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around R15 970.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to New York from South Africa is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as R18 457. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to New York is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around R20 981.

Fly from Cape Town Intl to Newark for the best South Africa - New York flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around R15 857 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from South Africa for as low as R14 839 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on South Africa to New York flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 49% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to New York flight.

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

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New York. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between South Africa and New York is 1 per day as of November 2026. The most frequent departure time is 22:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

As of November 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from South Africa to New York. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.