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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 364 on Egyptair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R11 197 and A.P.G. from R11 487 one-way.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 66% by booking at least 46 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from USA to South Africa within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R18 553.

What is the cheapest month to fly from USA to South Africa?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to South Africa. Flights to South Africa from USA in April are about R24 564 on average during April, but can be found for as low as R12 302.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from USA to South Africa?

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

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

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R19 913+ Flights from the United States to South Africa

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Round-trip from	R14 622
One-way from	R10 110

Turkish Airlines
10/3-20/3
2 total stops
61h 45m total
USA to South Africa

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31/1
2 total stops
51h 20m total
USA to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from USA to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Tue 31/1220:55JFK - JNB

2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 2/223:00JNB - JFK

2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/12R22 177

Tue 31/1213:45JFK - JNB

1 stop19h 15mKenya Airways

Tue 4/217:00JNB - JFK

1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/12R23 953

Mon 30/1210:00EWR - JNB

1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 6/214:35JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/12R24 152

Tue 31/128:05JFK - JNB

1 stop19h 15mBritish Airways

Thu 6/221:15JNB - JFK

1 stop21h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/12R26 743

Sat 28/1216:40JFK - JNB

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/119:40JNB - JFK

1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R28 283

Sun 29/1220:55EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/222:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12R28 319

Tue 31/1216:50EWR - JNB

1 stop33h 35mAir France

Mon 3/219:40JNB - EWR

1 stop26h 00mAir France

Deal found 18/12R28 482

Tue 31/1215:45JFK - CPT

1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/119:50CPT - JFK

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R28 555

Sat 28/1220:55EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/120:25JNB - EWR

1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R28 645

Mon 30/1217:50IAD - CPT

2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/119:50CPT - IAD

1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R28 790

Tue 31/1213:00EWR - JNB

2 stops26h 00mKLM

Sun 2/223:55JNB - EWR

2 stops25h 54mKLM

Deal found 18/12R28 990

Tue 31/1218:05EWR - CPT

1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/119:50CPT - EWR

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R29 370

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Mon 10/31:30EWR - JNB

1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines

Thu 20/319:05JNB - EWR

1 stop34h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/12R14 622

Fri 21/311:00EWR - JNB

1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 25/314:35JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/12R17 847

Tue 21/121:25IAD - CPT

2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/117:15CPT - IAD

1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12R18 572

Sun 26/121:35EWR - JNB

1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways

Sun 9/219:25JNB - EWR

1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/12R19 586

Tue 21/120:05IAD - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Mon 27/112:35CPT - IAD

1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/12R19 659

Tue 14/118:40EWR - JNB

1 stop32h 40mAmerican Airlines

Tue 28/119:25JNB - EWR

1 stop25h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 17/12R19 985

Sat 25/113:45JFK - CPT

2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways

Thu 30/123:00CPT - JFK

1 stop38h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/12R20 293

Tue 14/118:15JFK - CPT

1 stop32h 35mA.P.G.

Tue 21/111:45CPT - JFK

1 stop35h 05mA.P.G.

Deal found 19/12R20 311

Sat 1/212:00EWR - JNB

1 stop36h 10mEgyptair

Mon 17/221:45JNB - EWR

1 stop42h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 18/12R20 565

Tue 14/118:15JFK - CPT

1 stop32h 35mNorse Atlantic UK

Tue 21/111:45CPT - JFK

1 stop35h 05mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 19/12R20 909

Sun 2/216:50EWR - CPT

2 stops32h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 9/29:55CPT - EWR

2 stops35h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 19/12R23 065

Fri 16/519:30ATL - JNB

2 stops48h 50mRwandAir

Fri 23/516:50JNB - ATL

2 stops29h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 19/12R23 409

Direct flights from USA to South Africa
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Fri 17/120:40EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 30/120:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12R23 772

Thu 16/120:55EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 29/122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12R23 772

Sat 18/118:50IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 28/120:50CPT - IAD

Nonstop16h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12R23 790

Thu 16/120:59ATL - JNB

Nonstop15h 01mDelta

Wed 29/121:55JNB - ATL

Nonstop17h 01mDelta

Deal found 18/12R27 413

Thu 1/521:05EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 40mLufthansa

Sun 11/520:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 18/12R28 609

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Fri 27/121:30JFK - CPT

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 29/112:35CPT - JFK

1 stop33h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/12R31 744

Sat 28/1216:40JFK - JNB

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/119:40JNB - JFK

1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R28 283

Sat 28/1220:55EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 20/115:05JNB - EWR

1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12R28 482

Sat 28/1220:55EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/120:25JNB - EWR

1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R28 645

Sat 28/1220:59JFK - JNB

2 stops51h 31mBritish Airways

Mon 20/121:15JNB - JFK

1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/12R29 352

Sat 28/1217:54EWR - JNB

2 stops30h 36mBritish Airways

Mon 20/117:40JNB - EWR

2 stops27h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/12R29 443

Sat 28/1216:40LGA - JNB

2 stops57h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 20/119:35JNB - LGA

2 stops32h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12R29 823

Sat 28/1220:50EWR - JNB

2 stops53h 40mLufthansa

Mon 20/119:35JNB - EWR

1 stop25h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 18/12R30 258

Sat 28/128:05JFK - CPT

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/120:40CPT - JFK

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R30 276

Sat 28/1217:30JFK - JNB

2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 20/119:35JNB - JFK

2 stops32h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12R30 783

Sat 28/1221:35EWR - CPT

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/122:00CPT - EWR

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R31 780

Sun 29/1222:05EWR - CPT

2 stops38h 15mSWISS

Tue 14/119:50CPT - EWR

1 stop25h 05mSWISS

Deal found 18/12R30 711

One-way flights from USA to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from USA to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Fri 31/120:50ATL - JNB

2 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R10 110

Sat 8/212:00IAD - CPT

2 stops50h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R10 165

Mon 3/212:00EWR - JNB

1 stop36h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 18/12R10 364

Sat 18/123:00EWR - JNB

3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R10 907

Mon 13/123:00EWR - CPT

3 stops51h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12R11 125

Mon 27/113:45JFK - CPT

2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/12R11 197

Sun 2/318:15JFK - CPT

1 stop32h 35mA.P.G.

Deal found 18/12R11 487

Wed 4/623:55JFK - CPT

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R11 958

Tue 18/222:00ATL - JNB

1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/12R12 158

Wed 2/418:20JFK - JNB

3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R12 176

Wed 22/120:05IAD - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/12R12 302

Wed 26/26:18ATL - JNB

2 stops43h 17mEtihad Airways

Deal found 18/12R12 375

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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 10/3

1:30-10:45

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

19:05-23:35

1 stop34h 30m

R14 622

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 21/3

11:00-13:10

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/3

14:35-9:00

2 stops24h 25m

R17 847

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 24/3

1:30-12:00

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

16:35-22:30

1 stop35h 55m

R17 974

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 12/2

10:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R18 463

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 24/2

10:00-14:30

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/3

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R18 553

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/1

21:25-17:20

2 stops36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

17:15-12:15

1 stop26h 00m

R18 572

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 15/1

13:30-12:00

1 stop39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/1

17:15-12:15

1 stop26h 00m

R18 680

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 26/1

21:35-10:20

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

19:25-19:35

1 stop31h 10m

R19 586

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/1

20:05-10:40

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/1

12:35-15:55

1 stop34h 20m

R19 659

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/4

12:55-7:10

1 stop36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

1:15-7:35

1 stop36h 20m

R19 840

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Best time to book a flight from USA to South Africa

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Estimated return price

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Travel insights for flights from USA to South Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from USA to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 US to ZA?

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

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways, KLM and RwandAir from USA to South Africa to help guide your decision. 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

3 410 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

8 600 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 349 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 605 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways

7,5

Good

3 792 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 410 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to South Africa one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 364 on Egyptair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R11 197 and A.P.G. from R11 487 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from USA to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on USA to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from USA to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from USA to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA to South Africa 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 USA to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from USA to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 USA to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 428	AverageR21 467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR13 947	AverageR21 860	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR15 689	AverageR25 773	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	CheapestR15 742	AverageR32 679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR15 833	AverageR28 552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 696	AverageR28 763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 120	AverageR23 639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR18 225	AverageR20 761	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR18 624	AverageR19 551	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 839	AverageR24 506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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