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

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

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 July 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 July 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 State of New York?

United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic 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 33% 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 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 Johannesburg (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 Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 25h 35m.

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 July 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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9:45 - 8:35

JNB

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

16:00 - 8:20

JFK

JNB

34h 20m

1 stop

R14 679Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

11:15 - 13:35

DUR

JFK

33h 20m

2 stops

8:05 - 10:40

JFK

DUR

43h 35m

2 stops

R14 679British Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

11:15 - 11:20

DUR

JFK

31h 05m

2 stops

21:45 - 10:40

JFK

DUR

53h 55m

2 stops

R14 728British Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

12:10 - 7:35

JNB

JFK

25h 25m

1 stop

13:45 - 15:50

JFK

JNB

20h 05m

1 stop

R15 040Kenya Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 2

12:10 - 7:35

JNB

JFK

25h 25m

1 stop

13:45 - 10:55

JFK

JNB

39h 10m

1 stop

R15 073Kenya Airways

Sun, Jul 19 - Wed, Aug 5

22:00 - 7:35

JNB

EWR

15h 35mdirect

21:25 - 18:30

EWR

JNB

15h 05mdirect

R15 860United Airlines

Mon, Jul 13 - Mon, Jul 27

19:30 - 22:30

CPT

JFK

33h 00m

1 stop

1:20 - 10:15

JFK

CPT

26h 55m

1 stop

R16 450Qatar Airways

Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 28

13:15 - 15:10

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JFK

31h 55m

1 stop

22:00 - 17:30

JFK

CPT

37h 30m

1 stop

R16 516Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16

20:50 - 6:50

CPT

EWR

16h 00mdirect

20:35 - 18:00

EWR

CPT

14h 25mdirect

R17 959United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 22

7:05 - 21:20

PZB

EWR

44h 15m

3 stops

23:55 - 19:20

EWR

PZB

37h 25m

3 stops

R34 590Emirates

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21

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British Airways flights from South Africa to State of New York

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British Airways

Nov 9

DUR11:15Durban King Shaka Intl

33h 20m

2 stops

JFK13:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

Nov 13

JFK8:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 35m

2 stops

DUR10:40Durban King Shaka Intl

R14 679

British Airways

Nov 9

DUR11:15Durban King Shaka Intl

31h 05m

2 stops

JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

Nov 13

JFK21:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

53h 55m

2 stops

DUR10:40Durban King Shaka Intl

R14 728

British Airways

Nov 9

DUR11:15Durban King Shaka Intl

31h 05m

2 stops

JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

Nov 13

JFK8:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 35m

2 stops

DUR10:40Durban King Shaka Intl

R14 745

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to State of New York

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Turkish Airlines

Jul 29

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m

1 stop

JFK10:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

Aug 11

JFK0:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 892

Turkish Airlines

Nov 3

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 40m

1 stop

EWR23:30Newark

Nov 13

EWR0:25Newark

39h 00m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 483

Turkish Airlines

Jul 15

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m

1 stop

EWR22:30Newark

Sept 14

EWR0:25Newark

28h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 515

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9:45-8:35

1 stop28h 50m

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R15 040

JohannesburgNew York

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R15 073

JohannesburgNewark

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

22:00-7:35

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21:25-18:30

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R15 860

Cape TownNew York

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/7

19:30-22:30

1 stop33h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/7

1:20-10:15

1 stop26h 55m

R16 450

Cape TownNew York

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

13:15-15:10

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 16/9

22:00-17:30

1 stop37h 30m

R16 516

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Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

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Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

20:50-6:50

Nonstop16h 00m

Newark

Sun 22/11

20:35-18:00

Nonstop14h 25m

R17 959

PietermaritzburgNewark

PZB - EWR

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Pietermaritzburg

Fri 14/8

7:05-21:20

3 stops44h 15m

Newark

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23:55-19:20

3 stops37h 25m

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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 October. Flight prices, which tend to average around R14 449, 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 October, then you should wait until September to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 040.

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 377. 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 287.

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 144 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 089 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.

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Fastest flight time	15h 15m
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, 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 Tuesday, Wednesday, 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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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 July 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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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 106	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R11 933	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 689 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R12 391	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 11 765 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R12 628	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 306 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 713	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 471 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R13 111	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 087 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R13 455	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 532 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 518	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 431 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom R13 622	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 452 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air France	PriceFrom R13 664	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 616 reviews	Search Air France flights

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