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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R7 436

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Turkish Airlines Logo
0:25 - 11:50EWR-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 22:30CPT-EWR
36h 15m1 stop
R16 076Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 - 14:35ATL-CPT
22h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 9:00CPT-ATL
25h 10m1 stop
R16 214Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 19
Qatar Airways Logo
10:20 - 15:35JFK-JNB
22h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 - 8:00JNB-JFK
35h 50m2 stops
R18 503Qatar Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 2
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 - 8:40JFK-JNB
24h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:50 - 8:00JNB-JFK
46h 10m2 stops
R18 589Qatar Airways
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Wed, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 4
British Airways Logo
8:05 - 12:10JFK-CPT
21h 05m1 stop
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20:35 - 12:35CPT-JFK
23h 00m1 stop
R21 378British Airways
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Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18
British Airways Logo
18:50 - 12:10JFK-CPT
34h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 22:05CPT-JFK
34h 10m1 stop
R21 533British Airways
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Sat, Nov 22 - Tue, Dec 2
United Airlines Logo
14:55 - 16:10LGA-CPT
18h 15m1 stop
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20:50 - 9:38CPT-LGA
18h 48m1 stop
R23 254United Airlines
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Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 22
United Airlines Logo
19:29 - 16:10LGA-CPT
37h 41m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 14:12CPT-LGA
23h 22m1 stop
R23 357United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 20
KLM Logo
15:00 - 21:55LGA-CPT
23h 55m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:45 - 20:23CPT-LGA
26h 38m2 stops
R23 908KLM
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Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17
KLM Logo
15:00 - 21:55LGA-CPT
23h 55m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:45 - 20:23CPT-LGA
26h 38m2 stops
R24 080KLM
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Tue, Feb 24 - Thu, Mar 12

Kenya Airways flights from United States to South Africa

Our best Kenya Airways deals on United States to South Africa flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Feb 1
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 10m
1 stop
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 7
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 35m
1 stop
JFK6:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R17 350
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Kenya Airways
Mar 15
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 29
JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m
1 stop
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R17 419
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Kenya Airways
Mar 15
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 12
JNB10:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 50m
1 stop
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R17 626
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Etihad Airways flights from United States to South Africa

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Etihad Airways
Nov 29
JFK15:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 14
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m
1 stop
JFK9:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
R17 281
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Etihad Airways
Jan 14
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 25
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 30m
1 stop
JFK8:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
R17 798
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Etihad Airways
Nov 17
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 25
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m
1 stop
JFK9:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
R17 849
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United States to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
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Price

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 25/1

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R16 076

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 11/3

10:35-14:35

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

13:50-9:00

1 stop25h 10m

R16 214

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/11

10:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

3:10-8:00

2 stops35h 50m

R18 503

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

1:20-8:40

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

16:50-8:00

2 stops46h 10m

R18 589

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/2

8:05-12:10

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

20:35-12:35

1 stop23h 00m

R21 378

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/11

18:50-12:10

1 stop34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

18:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R21 533

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/3

14:55-16:10

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

20:50-9:38

1 stop18h 48m

R23 254

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/3

19:29-16:10

1 stop37h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

20:50-14:12

1 stop23h 22m

R23 357

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/3

15:00-21:55

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

23:45-20:23

2 stops26h 38m

R23 908

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Tue 24/2

15:00-21:55

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

23:45-20:23

2 stops26h 38m

R24 080

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from United States is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around R18 968, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in April, then you should wait until March to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R20 156.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from United States. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was R17 872. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from United States to South Africa on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around R25 976. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from United States in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R22 433 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is at midday when prices are around R33 644.

What is the cheapest United States to South Africa flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R21 887 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 United States for as low as R15 835 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on United States to South Africa flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on United States to South Africa 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 United States to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 59% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to South Africa flight.

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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from United States to South Africa

Best price found

R20 448

Fastest flight time

14h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from United States in the past 72 hours is R20 448. The best return flight deal from United States to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R26 449.
The fastest flight from United States to South Africa takes 14h 20m
Direct flights go from United States to South Africa every day.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from United States to South Africa?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States to South Africa.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from United States to South Africa?

Best airlines flying from United States to South Africa

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Rating
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 069Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 659 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R14 336Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 031 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 914Free CancellationRating
7,2
880 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 058Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 000 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R15 066Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 483 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom R16 775Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 774 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R17 155Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 042 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R18 875Free CancellationRating
6,8
286 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R21 748Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 406 reviews
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