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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R8 268

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Nov 26 — Dec 31
1 adult

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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 10/3

1:30-10:45

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

19:05-23:35

1 stop34h 30m

R14 004

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 19/3

11:00-13:10

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

23:00-19:50

2 stops26h 50m

R16 302

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/2

21:55-10:20

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/2

21:15-15:35

1 stop25h 20m

R16 320

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/5

20:13-7:15

2 stops29h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

21:05-15:35

1 stop24h 30m

R16 410

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

12:00-7:10

1 stop36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/2

21:45-5:10

1 stop38h 25m

R16 483

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 1/2

0:30-12:00

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/2

17:15-22:35

1 stop36h 20m

R16 555

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 15/4

21:40-10:35

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

17:55-19:45

1 stop31h 50m

R16 591

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 14/4

22:00-8:35

1 stop28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

9:55-16:35

1 stop36h 40m

R17 188

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 3/2

10:00-13:10

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

14:35-8:00

2 stops24h 25m

R17 604

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/3

19:35-16:00

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

17:15-12:02

2 stops24h 47m

R17 641

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Cheap flight deals from USA to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from USA (US0) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 21 November 2024.

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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 November 2024.

Tue 3/1221:55IAD - JNB
1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1219:25JNB - IAD
1 stop27h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/11R16 664
Sat 7/1221:55IAD - JNB
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 12/1221:15JNB - IAD
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/11R17 152
Wed 27/1113:00LAX - CPT
1 stop37h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/1217:15CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R18 762
Wed 27/1110:00IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/1213:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R18 889
Mon 2/1214:00IAD - JNB
1 stop37h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/1219:05JNB - IAD
1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R19 197
Tue 19/1114:00IAD - CPT
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/1217:15CPT - IAD
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R19 359
Tue 26/1121:15EWR - CPT
2 stops34h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/1213:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R19 468
Mon 25/1120:55LAX - CPT
1 stop29h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 4/126:50CPT - LAX
2 stops40h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/11R19 631
Wed 27/1121:55IAD - CPT
1 stop31h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1218:45CPT - IAD
1 stop32h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/11R19 667
Mon 25/1120:55LAX - CPT
1 stop29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/1218:45CPT - LAX
2 stops37h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/11R19 685
Mon 25/1117:04IAD - CPT
3 stops61h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1214:30CPT - IAD
3 stops29h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R19 685
Sun 24/1113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Tue 26/1117:15JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/11R20 391

Best time to book a flight from USA to South Africa

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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 R116). 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 November 2024.

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 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways, American Airlines and Turkish 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
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
3 486 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
8 756 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
1 350 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
1 637 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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.

Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
805 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to South Africa. 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 USA to South Africa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R8 268 on Egyptair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Norse Atlantic UK from R9 282 and Etihad Airways from R9 390 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 R116). 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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 751AverageR23 290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 081AverageR20 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 666AverageR25 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 720AverageR33 482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 145AverageR27 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 609AverageR25 538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 672AverageR28 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR18 199AverageR20 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR18 598AverageR19 524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 813AverageR24 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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