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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R694

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Turkish Airlines Logo
14:30 - 11:50IAD-CPT
39h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:45CPT-IAD
25h 30m1 stop
R15 731Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 11:50IAD-CPT
40h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 20:15CPT-IAD
33h 00m1 stop
R16 130Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:35 - 13:05ATL-JNB
20h 30m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:00JNB-ATL
30h 40m1 stop
R16 443Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:35 - 13:05ATL-JNB
20h 30m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:00JNB-ATL
24h 30m1 stop
R16 460Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 25
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 - 16:10JFK-JNB
22h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 - 9:00JNB-JFK
35h 50m2 stops
R17 899Qatar Airways
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Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 13
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 - 9:35JFK-JNB
26h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 - 15:10JNB-JFK
42h 00m2 stops
R17 969Qatar Airways
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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 20
British Airways Logo
21:35 - 8:05JFK-CPT
27h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:10 - 17:15CPT-JFK
26h 05m1 stop
R18 541British Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Mon, Dec 1
British Airways Logo
23:20 - 8:05JFK-CPT
25h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 17:15CPT-JFK
29h 20m1 stop
R18 628British Airways
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
19:48 - 16:10LGA-CPT
37h 22m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 18:27CPT-LGA
27h 37m1 stop
R23 536United Airlines
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Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 24
United Airlines Logo
19:29 - 16:10LGA-CPT
37h 41m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 23:44CPT-LGA
33h 54m1 stop
R23 640United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 22

Air Canada flights from United States to South Africa

Our best Air Canada deals on United States to South Africa flight tickets
Air Canada
Oct 31
LGA16:20New York LaGuardia
32h 45m
2 stops
JNB7:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 7
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 48m
2 stops
LGA19:03New York LaGuardia
R24 698
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Air Canada
Sept 30
LGA7:05New York LaGuardia
44h 15m
2 stops
JNB9:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 22
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 55m
2 stops
LGA21:30New York LaGuardia
R26 658
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Turkish Airlines flights from United States to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on United States to South Africa flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Oct 30
IAD14:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
39h 20m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Nov 12
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
25h 30m
1 stop
IAD11:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R15 731
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Turkish Airlines
Oct 23
IAD13:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
40h 20m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Oct 31
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
33h 00m
1 stop
IAD20:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R16 130
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Turkish Airlines
Mar 16
ATL22:50Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 24
JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 35m
1 stop
ATL20:45Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 321
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Price

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 30/10

14:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

17:15-11:45

1 stop25h 30m

R15 731

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 23/10

13:30-11:50

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

17:15-20:15

1 stop33h 00m

R16 130

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 11/1

9:35-13:05

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

8:20-8:00

1 stop30h 40m

R16 443

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 11/1

9:35-13:05

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

14:30-8:00

1 stop24h 30m

R16 460

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/10

11:20-16:10

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

3:10-9:00

2 stops35h 50m

R17 899

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/10

1:20-9:35

1 stop26h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

3:10-15:10

2 stops42h 00m

R17 969

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/11

21:35-8:05

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

22:10-17:15

1 stop26h 05m

R18 541

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

23:20-8:05

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

18:55-17:15

1 stop29h 20m

R18 628

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/3

19:48-16:10

1 stop37h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

20:50-18:27

1 stop27h 37m

R23 536

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/2

19:29-16:10

1 stop37h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

20:50-23:44

1 stop33h 54m

R23 640

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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 R19 148, 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 380.

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 R18 009. 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 R26 175. 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 605 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 902.

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

Fly from Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best United States - South Africa flight prices

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 R22 224 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 R17 015 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 57% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to South Africa flight.

Cheap United States to South Africa flight deals and tips

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

Best price found

R12 701

Fastest flight time

14h 25m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in South Africa

1 airport
The best one-way flight to South Africa from United States in the past 72 hours is R12 701. The best return flight deal from United States to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R27 149.
The fastest flight from United States to South Africa takes 14h 25m
Direct flights go from United States to South Africa every day.
There is 1 airport near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT)
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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.

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Best airlines flying from United States to South Africa

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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R13 152Free CancellationRating
7,4
664 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R14 592Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 965 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R15 028Free CancellationRating
7,2
862 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R15 124Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 367 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 173Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 926 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom R16 903Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 737 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R17 286Free CancellationRating
7,6
998 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R17 712Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 622 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R18 854Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 386 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R19 019Free CancellationRating
6,9
281 reviews
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