What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to New York?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to New York

Which airlines fly to State of New York?

Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to State of New York from South Africa according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to State of New York. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to State of New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from South Africa to State of New York on average per day?

1 flights are operational daily from South Africa to State of New York as of March 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 22:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from South Africa to State of New York on average per week?

10 flights are operational weekly from South Africa to State of New York as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from South Africa to State of New York?

The flight from South Africa to State of New York depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Cape Town (a popular airport in South Africa) to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (the most popular airport in State of New York), then the flight time is 23h 50m on average. If you fly from Johannesburg (another popular airport in South Africa) to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 25h.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to New York?

Prices for flights from South Africa to New York are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to New York?

As of March 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to New York.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to New York?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to New York.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?

The required travel and health documents for your New York trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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JNB

JFK

36h 10m

1 stop

15:45 - 8:20

JFK

JNB

34h 35m

1 stop

R13 692Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Oct 14

9:45 - 16:20

JNB

JFK

36h 35m

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15:45 - 8:15

JFK

JNB

34h 30m

1 stop

R13 709Etihad Airways

Sun, Apr 12 - Thu, Apr 16

17:00 - 7:35

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JFK

20h 35m

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13:45 - 0:15

JFK

JNB

28h 30m

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R13 963Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 15

19:25 - 13:55

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EWR

24h 30m

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JNB

27h 35m

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R15 490British Airways

Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26

11:15 - 11:10

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JFK

29h 55m

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19:20 - 10:40

JFK

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33h 20m

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R15 915British Airways

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

14:25 - 7:35

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23h 10m

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13:45 - 13:35

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41h 50m

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R16 254Kenya Airways

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

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LGA

33h 30m

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R17 900United Airlines

Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Aug 23

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EWR

19h 52m

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R17 900United Airlines

Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Aug 23

18:40 - 8:50

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JFK

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11:20 - 16:35

JFK

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R19 579Emirates

Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13

18:40 - 18:55

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30h 15m

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11:20 - 16:35

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23h 15m

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R19 715Emirates

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to State of New York

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Kenya Airways

Sept 4

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m

1 stop

JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sept 15

JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 30m

1 stop

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 963

Kenya Airways

Sept 3

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m

1 stop

JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sept 14

JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 048

Kenya Airways

May 3

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 20m

1 stop

JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

May 11

JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 30m

1 stop

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 269

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to State of New York

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Qatar Airways

Mar 31

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 15m

1 stop

JFK15:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

Apr 10

JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 00m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 508

Qatar Airways

Apr 1

JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 55m

1 stop

JFK8:50New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sept 15

JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 542

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Apr 6

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 15m

1 stop

JFK15:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

Apr 8

JFK1:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 30m

1 stop

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 559

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Cape Town Intl

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R17 900

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20:00-9:52

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Newark

Sun 23/8

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R17 900

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Durban King Shaka Intl

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18:40-8:50

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

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R19 579

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Durban King Shaka Intl

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2 stops30h 15m

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11:20-16:35

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to State of New York

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What is the cheapest month to fly to State of New York?

The cheapest month to fly to State of New York from South Africa is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around R14 337, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit State of New York in September, then you should wait until February to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R14 557.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to State of New York?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to State of New York is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for State of New York on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as R18 671. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from South Africa to State of New York for around R22 888.

What is the cheapest South Africa to New York flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to State of New York?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to State of New York from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to State of New York for around R15 114 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to State of New York from South Africa for as low as R14 286 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on South Africa to New York flights?

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.

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You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to State of New York flight.

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Fastest flight time	15h 15m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Fri and Sun
Airports in State of New York	306 airports

The fastest flight from South Africa to State of New York takes 15h 15m

Direct flights go from South Africa to State of New York on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 306 airports in State of New York. From South Africa there are direct flights to Newark (EWR).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to New York?
Prices for flights from South Africa to New York are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to New York?
As of March 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to New York.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to New York?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to New York.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?
The required travel and health documents for your New York trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to State of New York

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 029	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 429 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R12 818	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 11 490 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R12 904	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 685 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R13 055	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 300 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 062	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 977 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R13 583	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 812 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 708	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 274 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 803	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 543 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Air France	PriceFrom R13 808	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 550 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom R13 858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 318 reviews	Search Delta flights

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