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

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

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 21h 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 21h 57m.

Which airlines fly to State of New York?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to State of New York from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to State of New York. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to State of New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 October 2026, there are 14 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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0:20 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

0:20 - 22:25JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R14 502Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

20:10 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

17:00 - 19:10JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R14 519Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 16

12:05 - 6:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:35 - 10:55JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R14 535Kenya Airways

Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Jan 17

17:00 - 7:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:45 - 0:15JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R14 535Kenya Airways

Sat, Apr 17 - Wed, Apr 28

19:35 - 11:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

8:05 - 10:25JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

R14 535Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 2

21:40 - 23:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

11:29 - 19:10JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R14 568Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 3

11:15 - 11:20DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow

8:05 - 10:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

43h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 699British Airways

Tue, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 8

10:55 - 20:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 05m2 stops Accra Kotoka Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

22:00 - 4:10JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 10m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Accra Kotoka

R14 781Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 12

11:15 - 11:20DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow

19:05 - 10:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

56h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 109British Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31

17:15 - 19:20CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 05m1 stop Istanbul

20:15 - 23:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R15 240Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

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21:40 - 12:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

44h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:10 - 8:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

R14 945Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

9:50 - 15:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:00 - 8:25JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 994Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 12

14:30 - 19:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

15:55 - 13:30JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

R15 092Ethiopian Air

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

14:30 - 19:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

15:55 - 13:30JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

R15 092Ethiopian Air

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 8

9:50 - 15:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:00 - 8:25JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 305Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11

17:15 - 23:25CPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 10m1 stop Istanbul

12:50 - 23:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R15 436Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 8

21:40 - 23:07JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 27m2 stops London Heathrow Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22:15 - 8:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 518Delta

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

21:40 - 23:07JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 27m2 stops London Heathrow Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8:00 - 8:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 518Delta

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

21:40 - 20:24JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 44m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:30 - 8:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow

R15 649Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 8

19:40 - 17:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

18:35 - 22:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 764Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Mar 1

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Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to State of New York

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Kenya Airways

Dec 24

JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m

1 stop

JFK6:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

Jan 17

JFK13:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 535

Kenya Airways

Dec 24

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m

1 stop

JFK6:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

Jan 4

JFK13:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 15m

1 stop

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 617

Kenya Airways

Apr 15

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

Apr 26

JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 30m

1 stop

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 650

Virgin Atlantic flights from South Africa to State of New York

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Virgin Atlantic

Mar 10

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 45m

1 stop

JFK14:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mar 16

JFK17:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 519

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 19

JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 50m

1 stop

JFK23:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

Dec 3

JFK11:29New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 41m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 568

Virgin Atlantic

Dec 24

JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 44m

2 stops

JFK20:24New York John F Kennedy Intl

Jan 16

JFK17:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 682

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Fri 6/11

0:20-19:20

1 stop26h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

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R14 519

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12:05-6:35

1 stop25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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13:35-10:55

1 stop38h 20m

R14 535

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:00-7:35

1 stop20h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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R14 535

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/1

19:35-11:20

1 stop22h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/2

8:05-10:25

1 stop19h 20m

R14 535

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

21:40-23:30

1 stop32h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

11:29-19:10

1 stop24h 41m

R14 568

DurbanNew York

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 2/3

11:15-11:20

2 stops31h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/3

8:05-10:40

2 stops43h 35m

R14 699

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/4

10:55-20:00

2 stops39h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/4

22:00-4:10

2 stops24h 10m

R14 781

DurbanNew York

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/1

11:15-11:20

2 stops31h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/1

19:05-10:40

2 stops56h 35m

R15 109

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

17:15-19:20

1 stop33h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/11

20:15-23:00

1 stop43h 45m

R15 240

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R15 010, 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 February, then you should wait until November to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 633.

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 R17 995. 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 R20 618.

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 565 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 617 on momondo.

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

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

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to State of New York flights?

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to State of New York flight.

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Best price found	R8 177
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to State of New York from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R8 177. The best return flight deal from South Africa to State of New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 502.

The fastest flight from South Africa to State of New York takes 15h 30m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to State of New York. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to State of New York.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to New York State

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 October 2026, there are 14 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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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R5 786	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 697 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 886	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 1 044 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom R10 789	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 3 060 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R12 380	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,0 12 181 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R12 940	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 334 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 942	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 549 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R13 100	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 272 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 344	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 459 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R13 443	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 592 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R13 576	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 653 reviews	Search Air France flights

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