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Cheap flights from South Africa to New York from R7 990

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to New York flight deals. Data was last updated 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 832

One-way from

R7 990

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 689

Good round-trip deal

R19 337 or less

Good one-way deal

R20 789 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 72h 35m total
  • South Africa to New York
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 15m total
  • South Africa to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R23 508 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 358 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to New York (NYC).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Wed 7/59:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 14/514:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 832
Wed 7/51:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Thu 15/513:45JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R14 032
Tue 15/422:50JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 29/422:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R14 160
Sun 13/718:50JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 00mDelta
Mon 13/1012:25JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 15mDelta
Deal found 23/3R14 688
Mon 24/319:40JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 25mAir France
Thu 27/111:00JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 15mAir France
Deal found 24/3R14 833
Thu 3/423:15JNB - LGA
2 stops28h 11mDelta
Thu 10/46:05LGA - JNB
2 stops31h 35mDelta
Deal found 24/3R14 833
Sat 31/520:40JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 12/68:10JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/3R14 961
Wed 7/517:55JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 13/50:55JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R15 343
Mon 12/517:55JNB - EWR
1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 18/50:30EWR - JNB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R15 470
Fri 2/520:40JNB - EWR
2 stops26h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 22/613:45EWR - JNB
2 stops38h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/3R15 598
Thu 15/519:00CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Wed 28/520:30JFK - CPT
2 stops38h 15mSWISS
Deal found 23/3R15 689
Mon 12/523:15JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/51:00JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R15 725

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

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

9:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/5

14:00-8:20

1 stop36h 20m

R13 832

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

1:15-7:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/5

13:45-0:15

1 stop28h 30m

R14 032

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/4

22:00-3:55

2 stops23h 55m

R14 160

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

23:15-21:26

2 stops28h 11m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 13/4

9:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R14 833

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

23:15-18:45

2 stops25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/5

7:00-19:40

1 stop30h 40m

R14 851

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

18:50-12:40

1 stop23h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/6

23:30-8:30

1 stop27h 00m

R14 888

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

20:40-16:00

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/6

8:10-10:20

1 stop20h 10m

R14 961

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

17:55-22:40

1 stop34h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/6

0:35-10:35

1 stop28h 00m

R14 997

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

17:55-22:35

1 stop34h 40m

Newark

Sun 18/5

0:30-10:35

1 stop28h 05m

R15 470

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

20:40-16:53

2 stops26h 13m

Newark

Sun 22/6

13:45-10:20

2 stops38h 35m

R15 598

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to New York

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York (average of R771). Flying from South Africa to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 010). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

When flying from South Africa to New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to New York. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to New York flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from South Africa to New York by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to New York one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 990. Kenya Airways flights start at R8 536 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R8 809 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to New York?

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York (average of R771). Flying from South Africa to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 010). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 119AverageR13 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 019AverageR16 433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SWISSCheapestR13 563AverageR16 096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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DeltaCheapestR13 918AverageR17 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR13 982AverageR17 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 079AverageR18 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 191AverageR16 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR14 318AverageR17 988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 853AverageR17 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 287AverageR21 440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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