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Cheap flights from South Africa to New York from R8 738

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
Feb 26 — Mar 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 232

One-way from

R8 738

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 504

Good round-trip deal

R16 847 or less

Good one-way deal

R21 344 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/4-29/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • South Africa to New York
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 20m total
  • South Africa to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R24 139 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 758 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Tue 15/422:50JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 29/421:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R14 232
Sun 16/31:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 31/313:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/2R14 250
Tue 11/314:35JNB - JFK
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/321:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 342
Sun 9/319:40JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 30mDelta
Mon 17/316:25JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Deal found 21/2R14 545
Thu 13/313:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 17/311:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R14 563
Tue 18/323:55JNB - LGA
2 stops27h 29mDelta
Tue 25/39:45LGA - JNB
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Deal found 20/2R14 692
Mon 10/319:40JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Mon 17/317:50EWR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mAir France
Deal found 21/2R14 877
Wed 5/310:00JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/314:40JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/2R14 877
Thu 22/523:15JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 35mKLM
Wed 28/50:50JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/2R15 024
Sun 2/314:35JNB - EWR
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/311:00EWR - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R15 080
Tue 11/321:55JNB - LGA
1 stop20h 46mKLM
Mon 17/318:30LGA - JNB
1 stop18h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/2R15 098
Tue 16/918:55JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 26/923:00JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2R15 282

Find flights from South Africa to New York within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to New York 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, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

21:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

R14 232

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

1:15-7:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 31/3

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

R14 250

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

14:35-19:55

2 stops35h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/3

21:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

R14 342

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

19:40-20:10

1 stop30h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/3

16:25-19:00

1 stop20h 35m

R14 545

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Mon 17/3

11:00-14:30

1 stop21h 30m

R14 563

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

23:55-21:24

2 stops27h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 25/3

9:45-19:00

2 stops27h 15m

R14 692

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:40-15:40

1 stop26h 00m

Newark

Mon 17/3

17:50-9:25

1 stop33h 35m

R14 877

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

10:00-8:40

1 stop29h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/3

14:40-8:35

1 stop35h 55m

R14 877

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

23:15-22:50

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

0:50-21:20

1 stop38h 30m

R15 024

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

21:55-12:41

1 stop20h 46m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 17/3

18:30-19:00

1 stop18h 30m

R15 098

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

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to New York

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to New York including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 21 February 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta 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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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 Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R8 738. Turkish Airlines flights start at R11 466 while deals on JetBlue start at R12 259 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
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 065AverageR16 556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 276AverageR14 084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 158AverageR16 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SWISSCheapestR13 738AverageR16 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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DeltaCheapestR14 097AverageR18 035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR14 162AverageR18 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 374AverageR19 135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR14 394AverageR18 680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 930AverageR17 253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 577AverageR22 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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