Which airlines fly to South Africa?

United Airlines, British Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from United States according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from United States to South Africa?

On average, it takes 21h 40m to fly from United States to South Africa if you fly out of New York (the most popular airport in United States) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Los Angeles and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 23h 10m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to South Africa?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from United States to South Africa

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to South Africa flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How many flights depart from United States to South Africa on average per week?

As of March 2026, 32 flights take off from United States and land in South Africa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 19% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to South Africa flights?

According to our data, Delta have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 23% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to South Africa?

Prices for flights from United States to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from United States to South Africa is 7 as of March 2026.

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.

R7 974 Cheap Flights from the United States to South Africa in 2026

Q: How often are flights from the United States to South Africa delayed?

Historically, on average around 32% of flights between United States and South Africa have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 144 minutes.

1 adult

0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from the United States to South Africa

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Direct

Recent return flight deals from the United States to South Africa

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

0:25 - 10:30

EWR

JNB

28h 05m

1 stop

17:50 - 22:30

JNB

EWR

34h 40m

1 stop

R14 215Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, Jun 9

15:10 - 8:15

IAD

JNB

35h 05m

1 stop

9:45 - 9:45

JNB

IAD

30h 00m

1 stop

R14 300Etihad Airways

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

13:45 - 15:50

JFK

JNB

20h 05m

1 stop

17:00 - 7:35

JNB

JFK

20h 35m

1 stop

R15 048Kenya Airways

Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 27

21:45 - 13:00

EWR

CPT

33h 15m

2 stops

13:50 - 19:45

CPT

EWR

35h 55m

2 stops

R15 133Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 5 - Mon, Apr 20

21:45 - 13:00

EWR

CPT

33h 15m

2 stops

13:50 - 19:45

CPT

EWR

35h 55m

2 stops

R15 286Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 5 - Mon, Apr 20

18:50 - 22:10

IAD

CPT

45h 20m

2 stops

14:25 - 18:53

CPT

IAD

34h 28m

3 stops

R15 694Kenya Airways

Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 10

17:30 - 4:00

LGA

JNB

28h 30m

2 stops

12:40 - 20:49

JNB

LGA

38h 09m

2 stops

R23 549Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 15

17:30 - 9:00

LGA

JNB

33h 30m

2 stops

20:55 - 20:49

JNB

LGA

29h 54m

2 stops

R23 566Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 15

6:05 - 15:20

LGA

CPT

27h 15m

1 stop

20:00 - 9:31

CPT

LGA

19h 31m

1 stop

R25 913United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 22

6:05 - 15:20

LGA

CPT

27h 15m

1 stop

20:00 - 13:49

CPT

LGA

23h 49m

1 stop

R25 930United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Oct 11

Etihad Airways flights from United States to South Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on United States to South Africa flight tickets

Etihad Airways

May 6

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 13

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R14 300

Etihad Airways

Aug 31

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 17

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R14 385

Etihad Airways

Apr 22

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 26

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

IAD9:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R14 555

Ethiopian Air flights from United States to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on United States to South Africa flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Apr 5

EWR21:45Newark

33h 15m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Apr 20

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

35h 55m

2 stops

EWR19:45Newark

R15 133

Ethiopian Air

Apr 5

EWR21:45Newark

33h 15m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Apr 20

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

35h 55m

2 stops

EWR19:45Newark

R15 286

Ethiopian Air

Apr 5

EWR21:45Newark

33h 15m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Apr 20

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

34h 20m

2 stops

EWR19:45Newark

R15 320

momondo Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 19/4

0:25-10:30

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

17:50-22:30

1 stop34h 40m

R14 215

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/5

15:10-8:15

1 stop35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

9:45-9:45

1 stop30h 00m

R14 300

Fastest return journey

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/5

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

17:00-7:35

1 stop20h 35m

R15 048

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 5/4

21:45-13:00

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:50-19:45

2 stops35h 55m

R15 133

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 5/4

21:45-13:00

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:50-19:45

2 stops35h 55m

R15 286

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/5

18:50-22:10

2 stops45h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

14:25-18:53

3 stops34h 28m

R15 694

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sun 23/8

17:30-4:00

2 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

12:40-20:49

2 stops38h 09m

R23 549

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sun 23/8

17:30-9:00

2 stops33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

20:55-20:49

2 stops29h 54m

R23 566

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/9

6:05-15:20

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

20:00-9:31

1 stop19h 31m

R25 913

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Thu 17/9

6:05-15:20

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

20:00-13:49

1 stop23h 49m

R25 930

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from United States to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

Delays

Other information

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 792, 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 November to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R22 053.

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

Fly from Newark to Cape Town Intl 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 R21 306 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 082 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 68% 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

Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The fastest flight from United States to South Africa takes 14h 25m

Direct flights go from United States to South Africa on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is United Airlines..

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From United States there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Search flight deals

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to South Africa?
Prices for flights from United States to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from United States to South Africa is 7 as of March 2026.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from United States to South Africa is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (48,14% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A350-900 (20,00%), Airbus A340-300 (11,47%), and Airbus A320 (sharklets) (11,09%).

Best airlines flying from United States to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from United States to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom R4 337	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 462 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 394	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 429 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 946	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 419	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 273 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R15 814	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 975 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 988	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 813 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R16 946	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 222 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom R17 361	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 2 908 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R17 576	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 300 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R17 630	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 319 reviews	Search Delta flights

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from United States to South Africa?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights from United States to South Africa . Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good hands.

Can I find flights from United States to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from United States to South Africa with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from United States to South Africa?

Once all potential United States to South Africa flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight from United States to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to South Africa from United States. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.