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Cheap flights from South Africa to New York from R8 656

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
Dec 27 — Jan 31
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R14 786

One-way from

R8 656
Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/1-16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 01m total
  • South Africa to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 24/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 20m total
  • South Africa to New York
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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 22 December 2024.

Thu 26/1222:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/120:55EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12R15 372
Thu 26/1220:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/120:40EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12R15 409
Thu 26/1222:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mLufthansa
Sat 11/120:55EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 21/12R15 976
Sat 28/1219:40JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 30mDelta
Wed 10/98:35JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 05mDelta
Deal found 21/12R16 141
Thu 26/1219:30JNB - JFK
1 stop31h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 11/119:01JFK - JNB
1 stop33h 29mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/12R16 452
Thu 26/1217:00JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Sat 11/113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/12R16 836
Mon 23/128:05CPT - JFK
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Tue 31/1221:20JFK - CPT
1 stop41h 50mDelta
Deal found 21/12R17 788
Sun 22/1219:40JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 30mAir France
Mon 30/121:00JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 25mAir France
Deal found 21/12R18 099
Thu 26/1210:00CPT - JFK
1 stop41h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 10/118:30JFK - CPT
1 stop30h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/12R18 483
Thu 26/1210:00CPT - JFK
1 stop39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/18:20JFK - CPT
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R19 728
Mon 23/1223:59CPT - LGA
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Mon 30/128:00LGA - CPT
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Deal found 21/12R20 148
Mon 23/1223:59CPT - EWR
2 stops30h 17mDelta
Mon 30/126:00EWR - CPT
1 stop30h 00mDelta
Deal found 21/12R21 576

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 22 December 2024.

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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

23:55-20:20

2 stops27h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/2

12:24-19:00

1 stop23h 36m

R14 786

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

19:40-13:22

2 stops24h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/2

18:54-22:00

1 stop20h 06m

R14 860

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/4

21:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

R14 951

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Wed 26/2

10:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

R14 951

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/2

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/2

0:10-10:50

1 stop27h 40m

R14 969

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

1:15-6:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/4

13:45-10:55

1 stop39h 10m

R15 024

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

14:35-8:00

2 stops24h 25m

Newark

Wed 26/2

10:00-13:10

1 stop20h 10m

R15 079

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

19:05-23:35

1 stop34h 30m

Newark

Wed 2/4

0:25-10:35

1 stop28h 10m

R15 134

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

23:55-20:30

1 stop27h 35m

Newark

Tue 11/2

22:05-10:25

1 stop29h 20m

R15 262

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

23:55-16:40

1 stop23h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/2

21:00-21:35

1 stop41h 35m

R15 262

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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 22 December 2024.

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.

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 22 December 2024.

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 22 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, SWISS and Lufthansa 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 398 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 398 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 398 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 594 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7,8
Good
1 342 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 789 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 656. Turkish Airlines flights start at R10 724 while deals on Etihad Airways start at R11 218 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to New York are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Newark, Johannesburg OR Tambo - New York John F Kennedy Intl and Johannesburg OR Tambo - New York LaGuardia.

  • 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to New York

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 197AverageR17 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 185AverageR14 019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 019AverageR16 394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 046AverageR15 605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR13 505AverageR21 986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR13 746AverageR17 650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR13 819AverageR17 559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR13 852AverageR17 718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 269AverageR18 949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 872AverageR17 390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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