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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R8 443

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Cheap flight deals from USA to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 139

One-way from

R8 443

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R24 186

Good round-trip deal

R25 127 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/3-16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 20/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 35m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R26 101 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R13 313 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Fri 7/310:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/313:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R14 139
Sun 2/30:30EWR - JNB
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/319:05JNB - EWR
1 stop34h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R15 153
Wed 12/312:55ORD - JNB
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 19/319:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R15 319
Wed 12/310:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/314:35JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R15 762
Wed 19/311:00EWR - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/414:30JNB - EWR
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/2R15 780
Mon 7/419:50JFK - JNB
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/417:50JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 020
Mon 3/320:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/323:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R16 038
Sat 1/318:26ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 54mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/319:25JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 647
Sun 9/322:35EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/320:50CPT - EWR
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 794
Wed 12/319:35EWR - CPT
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/322:00CPT - EWR
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R16 812
Thu 27/210:00IAD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/313:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R17 071
Tue 1/419:59IAD - CPT
2 stops44h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/414:30CPT - IAD
3 stops28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R17 236

Find flights from USA to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from USA to South Africa 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.

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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 7/3

10:00-14:30

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

R14 139

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 3/3

0:30-10:45

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

19:05-22:35

1 stop34h 30m

R15 153

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

12:55-10:45

1 stop38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

19:05-11:10

1 stop23h 05m

R15 319

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

10:15-20:00

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

14:35-8:40

2 stops25h 05m

R15 762

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 19/3

11:00-13:10

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

14:30-9:00

2 stops24h 30m

R15 780

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/4

19:50-10:35

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

17:50-22:40

1 stop34h 50m

R16 020

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/3

20:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

R16 038

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 9/3

22:35-10:20

1 stop29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

20:50-20:35

1 stop29h 45m

R16 794

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 12/3

19:35-12:10

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

22:00-20:35

1 stop28h 35m

R16 812

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/3

19:59-21:40

2 stops43h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

23:00-13:10

2 stops44h 10m

R17 273

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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?

Find hourly flight availability from USA to South Africa. 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.

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

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and Austrian Airlines 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
3 276 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 213 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
773 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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  • 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 R8 443 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Egyptair from R9 531 and Condor from R9 549 one-way.

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  • 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA to South Africa. 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 113AverageR22 086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 978AverageR21 222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 962AverageR26 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 017AverageR32 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 075AverageR23 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 109AverageR29 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 553AverageR29 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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SWISSCheapestR16 895AverageR23 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR18 543AverageR21 402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR18 949AverageR19 456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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