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Cheap flights from South Africa to North America from R7 890

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Apr 20 — Apr 271
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to North America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to North America flight deals. Data was last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 607

One-way from

R7 890

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 123

Good round-trip deal

R20 561 or less

Good one-way deal

R20 917 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 30m total
  • South Africa to North America
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 10m total
  • South Africa to North America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R25 334 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 661 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to North America.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from 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 15 April 2025.

Wed 7/59:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 12/514:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/4R14 607
Thu 27/111:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 13/1219:00JFK - JNB
1 stop22h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/4R14 966
Thu 5/618:50JNB - YYZ
2 stops34h 16mDelta
Thu 19/618:14YYZ - JNB
2 stops32h 16mDelta
Deal found 14/4R15 288
Mon 19/519:35JNB - YYZ
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/523:35YYZ - JNB
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R15 363
Mon 19/520:40JNB - YYZ
2 stops32h 26mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 26/522:30YYZ - JNB
1 stop29h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/4R15 420
Wed 12/1119:45JNB - YYZ
2 stops26h 55mKLM
Thu 20/1114:30YYZ - JNB
2 stops24h 30mKLM
Deal found 14/4R15 515
Thu 15/517:50JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/512:50JFK - JNB
1 stop39h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4R15 590
Thu 8/518:50JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Fri 16/514:48JFK - JNB
2 stops22h 52mDelta
Deal found 14/4R15 761
Sat 10/520:40JNB - JFK
1 stop24h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 17/521:30JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/4R15 780
Mon 9/618:50JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 55mAir France
Sun 22/61:00JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 30mAir France
Deal found 14/4R15 855
Thu 8/518:50JNB - LGA
2 stops32h 32mDelta
Fri 16/511:59LGA - JNB
1 stop25h 41mDelta
Deal found 14/4R15 874
Mon 19/518:50JNB - YVR
2 stops49h 49mDelta
Thu 29/513:30YVR - JNB
1 stop34h 00mDelta
Deal found 14/4R15 874

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to North America 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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to North America that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

North America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/5

14:00-8:20

1 stop36h 20m

R14 607

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

17:00-7:35

1 stop20h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/5

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

R15 004

JohannesburgToronto

JNB - YYZ

JNBYYZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

18:50-23:06

2 stops34h 16m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 19/6

18:14-8:30

2 stops32h 16m

R15 288

JohannesburgToronto

JNB - YYZ

JNBYYZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

19:35-14:15

2 stops24h 40m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 26/5

23:35-8:35

2 stops27h 00m

R15 363

JohannesburgToronto

JNB - YYZ

JNBYYZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

20:40-23:06

2 stops32h 26m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 26/5

22:30-10:20

1 stop29h 50m

R15 420

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

17:50-22:40

1 stop34h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

12:50-10:35

1 stop39h 45m

R15 590

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

18:50-17:15

1 stop28h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 16/5

14:48-19:40

2 stops22h 52m

R15 761

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

20:40-15:30

1 stop24h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/5

21:30-10:20

1 stop30h 50m

R15 780

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

18:50-11:45

1 stop22h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/6

1:00-8:30

1 stop25h 30m

R15 855

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

18:50-21:22

2 stops32h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 16/5

11:59-19:40

1 stop25h 41m

R15 874

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

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

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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to North America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

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

Plan your trip to North America by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to North America by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to North America. 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 North America. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 890. Users have also found prices from R8 949 and R10 028 on Kenya Airways and RwandAir, 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to North America. 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 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR12 420AverageR23 052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 607AverageR16 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 643AverageR21 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapestR12 768AverageR19 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 592AverageR22 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR13 893AverageR22 618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 935AverageR18 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR14 047AverageR20 096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR14 064AverageR21 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR14 200AverageR20 697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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