What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to North America one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 915. Users have also found prices from R9 009 and R9 348 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to North America?

To save up to 19% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 45 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from South Africa to North America from R16 288 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R21 328 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to North America?

Flights from South Africa to North America lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from South Africa to North America in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at R13 542.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to North America that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to North America?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to North America?

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

R14 711+ Flights from South Africa to North America

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to North America

Round-trip from	R14 050
One-way from	R8 915

SWISS
3/2-25/2
2 total stops
51h 50m total
South Africa to North America

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Kenya Airways
19/3
1 total stop
36h 20m total
South Africa to North America

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to North America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to North America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Mon 3/219:50CPT - EWR

1 stop31h 40mSWISS

Tue 25/218:45EWR - CPT

1 stop20h 10mSWISS

Deal found 16/1R14 050

Tue 4/29:30CPT - EWR

1 stop40h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/218:45EWR - CPT

1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R14 520

Tue 4/119:30CPT - EWR

1 stop34h 15mLufthansa

Tue 18/1117:00EWR - CPT

1 stop31h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 16/1R14 614

Tue 27/518:50JNB - JFK

1 stop28h 10mDelta

Mon 16/617:00JFK - JNB

2 stops22h 20mDelta

Deal found 16/1R14 952

Fri 11/41:15JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways

Sat 19/413:45JFK - JNB

1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/1R14 971

Tue 21/123:55JNB - LGA

2 stops27h 37mDelta

Fri 31/116:00LGA - JNB

2 stops23h 00mDelta

Deal found 16/1R14 971

Mon 27/119:35JNB - JFK

2 stops27h 05mLufthansa

Tue 4/217:30JFK - JNB

1 stop30h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 15/1R15 046

Fri 11/49:55JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 15mEtihad Airways

Wed 30/415:30JFK - JNB

1 stop35h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/1R15 103

Thu 23/123:55JNB - JFK

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/222:30JFK - JNB

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R15 178

Mon 10/219:35JNB - EWR

2 stops31h 23mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/26:55EWR - JNB

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R15 234

Mon 10/219:35JNB - LGA

2 stops26h 22mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/26:30LGA - JNB

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R15 234

Tue 15/417:50JNB - EWR

1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines

Mon 28/40:25EWR - JNB

1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/1R15 253

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Mon 3/219:50CPT - EWR

1 stop31h 40mSWISS

Tue 25/218:45EWR - CPT

1 stop20h 10mSWISS

Deal found 16/1R14 050

Tue 4/29:30CPT - EWR

1 stop40h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/218:45EWR - CPT

1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R14 520

Tue 27/518:50JNB - JFK

1 stop28h 10mDelta

Mon 16/617:00JFK - JNB

2 stops22h 20mDelta

Deal found 16/1R14 952

Fri 11/41:15JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways

Sat 19/413:45JFK - JNB

1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/1R14 971

Mon 27/119:35JNB - JFK

2 stops27h 05mLufthansa

Tue 4/217:30JFK - JNB

1 stop30h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 15/1R15 046

Thu 13/313:50CPT - EWR

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 17/311:00EWR - CPT

1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/1R15 065

Fri 11/49:55JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 15mEtihad Airways

Mon 5/515:30JFK - JNB

1 stop35h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/1R15 103

Tue 18/219:10JNB - EWR

1 stop34h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sun 23/20:30EWR - JNB

1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/1R15 253

Thu 30/119:35JNB - JFK

1 stop25h 20mBrussels Airlines

Sun 9/218:25JFK - JNB

2 stops32h 05mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 15/1R15 272

Thu 30/122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/220:55EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/1R15 667

Mon 10/219:35JNB - EWR

2 stops25h 40mAustrian Airlines

Mon 17/217:55EWR - JNB

2 stops32h 35mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 16/1R15 705

Mon 17/219:30JNB - EWR

2 stops31h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 24/215:09EWR - JNB

2 stops37h 21mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/1R16 419

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Thu 30/122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/220:55EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/1R15 667

Thu 1/519:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/620:10EWR - CPT

Nonstop15h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/1R17 792

Tue 11/221:55JNB - ATL

Nonstop16h 56mDelta

Tue 18/220:59ATL - JNB

Nonstop15h 01mDelta

Deal found 16/1R18 150

Thu 15/520:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 15mLufthansa

Sun 25/520:40EWR - JNB

Nonstop15h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 16/1R30 017

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Tue 21/123:55JNB - LGA

2 stops27h 37mDelta

Fri 31/116:00LGA - JNB

2 stops23h 00mDelta

Deal found 16/1R14 971

Tue 21/123:55JNB - JFK

2 stops25h 39mDelta

Fri 31/116:45JFK - JNB

1 stop22h 15mDelta

Deal found 17/1R14 990

Wed 22/117:00JNB - JFK

1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways

Sun 26/113:45JFK - JNB

1 stop19h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/1R16 100

Thu 23/119:40JNB - JFK

1 stop30h 30mAir France

Wed 5/220:45JFK - JNB

2 stops29h 40mAir France

Deal found 16/1R15 103

Thu 23/123:55JNB - JFK

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/222:30JFK - JNB

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R15 178

Thu 23/122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 15mSWISS

Wed 5/222:05EWR - JNB

1 stop29h 20mSWISS

Deal found 16/1R15 517

Thu 23/122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/220:55EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/1R15 780

Thu 23/119:30JNB - EWR

2 stops30h 19mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/211:29EWR - JNB

2 stops41h 01mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/1R16 344

Thu 23/121:55JNB - LGA

1 stop22h 49mDelta

Wed 5/214:00LGA - JNB

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Deal found 16/1R16 758

Sat 25/19:30CPT - LGA

2 stops60h 28mUnited Airlines

Sun 20/419:29LGA - CPT

1 stop37h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/1R16 194

Mon 27/119:35JNB - JFK

2 stops27h 05mLufthansa

Tue 4/217:30JFK - JNB

1 stop30h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 15/1R15 046

Mon 27/119:35JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 40mLufthansa

Tue 4/222:00EWR - JNB

2 stops26h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 15/1R15 366

One-way flights from South Africa to North America
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to North America. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Wed 19/31:15JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/1R8 915

Wed 5/210:00JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/1R9 009

Fri 23/523:00JNB - JFK

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R9 159

Tue 13/513:35JNB - JFK

1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R9 348

Sun 13/420:15JNB - ATL

2 stops32h 44mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R10 100

Wed 16/416:50JNB - ATL

2 stops29h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 16/1R10 382

Tue 24/613:35JNB - ATL

2 stops40h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R10 777

Tue 4/317:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/1R10 833

Thu 6/211:45CPT - LGA

2 stops42h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R11 341

Wed 4/617:55JNB - EWR

1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/1R11 398

Thu 20/26:50CPT - JFK

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R11 398

Mon 10/312:35CPT - MIA

1 stop34h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R11 473

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Price

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

19:50-13:55

1 stop25h 05m

Newark

Tue 18/2

18:45-21:55

1 stop20h 10m

R14 050

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

9:30-19:05

1 stop40h 35m

Newark

Tue 11/2

18:45-21:55

1 stop20h 10m

R14 520

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

18:50-17:00

1 stop28h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/6

17:00-21:20

2 stops22h 20m

R14 952

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

1:15-7:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 19/4

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

R14 971

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/1

19:35-15:40

2 stops27h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/2

17:30-7:05

1 stop30h 35m

R15 046

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

9:55-9:10

1 stop29h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/4

15:30-8:35

1 stop35h 05m

R15 103

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

23:15-18:31

2 stops25h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 25/5

17:00-21:20

2 stops22h 20m

R15 197

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

19:35-19:58

2 stops31h 23m

Newark

Mon 17/2

6:55-21:35

2 stops31h 40m

R15 234

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

19:35-14:57

2 stops26h 22m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 17/2

6:30-21:35

2 stops32h 05m

R15 234

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

17:50-22:30

1 stop34h 40m

Newark

Mon 28/4

0:25-10:35

1 stop28h 10m

R15 253

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to North America

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to North America

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to North America?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to North America (average of R924). Flying from South Africa to North America in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 NA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to North America as you normally would.

Rainfall in North America by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in North America 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 North America when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in North America by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to North America, 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 North America

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 327 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta

8,0

Very Good

8 513 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM

7,8

Good

1 339 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

826 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to North America one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 915. Users have also found prices from R9 009 and R9 348 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to North America that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to North America flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to North America?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to North America.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to North America?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to North America 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 North America?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to North America (average of R924). Flying from South Africa to North America in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 North America

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 480	AverageR19 617	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 236	AverageR20 909	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	CheapestR12 392	AverageR19 649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 544	AverageR15 350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR12 764	AverageR17 859	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 376	AverageR22 408	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR13 463	AverageR20 841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR13 691	AverageR19 744	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	CheapestR13 763	AverageR22 854	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	CheapestR13 832	AverageR22 534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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