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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R9 247

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Apr 18 — Apr 251
1 adult

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 13 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 778

One-way from

R9 247

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R21 011

Good round-trip deal

R27 350 or less

Good one-way deal

R22 650 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 28/4-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 72h 35m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 20m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R25 004 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R13 357 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 13 April 2025.

Mon 28/414:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/59:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R16 778
Sat 19/40:30EWR - JNB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/517:50JNB - EWR
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/4R16 950
Thu 1/521:45EWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/522:50JNB - EWR
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/4R16 969
Wed 16/410:35ATL - JNB
1 stop27h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 8/58:20JNB - ATL
2 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/4R17 407
Wed 14/523:10JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 21/521:15JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/4R17 598
Wed 14/521:25EWR - JNB
1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 21/521:15JNB - EWR
1 stop28h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/4R17 598
Tue 6/517:55EWR - CPT
1 stop35h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 13/518:55CPT - EWR
1 stop25h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/4R17 674
Sat 3/519:25IAD - CPT
1 stop33h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 13/518:55CPT - IAD
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/4R17 693
Tue 6/518:10JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 13/519:25JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4R17 846
Sun 27/420:33IAD - CPT
2 stops43h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/523:30CPT - IAD
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R17 846
Sun 19/101:20JFK - JNB
2 stops55h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1112:45JNB - JFK
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R17 941
Sun 20/419:50JFK - JNB
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/517:50JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/4R17 998

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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 13 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to South Africa that are best for you.

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USA

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/4

14:00-8:20

1 stop36h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

9:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

R16 778

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 1/5

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

22:50-19:45

2 stops26h 55m

R16 969

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/5

23:10-7:00

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

21:15-19:25

1 stop28h 10m

R17 598

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 14/5

21:25-7:00

1 stop27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

21:15-19:25

1 stop28h 10m

R17 598

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 6/5

17:55-11:00

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

18:55-13:55

1 stop25h 00m

R17 674

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/5

19:25-11:00

1 stop33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

18:55-17:25

1 stop28h 30m

R17 693

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/5

18:10-7:00

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

19:25-14:25

1 stop25h 00m

R17 846

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 27/4

20:33-22:10

2 stops43h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

14:30-11:45

3 stops27h 15m

R17 846

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 30/4

10:35-13:05

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R17 846

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/4

1:20-14:20

2 stops55h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

20:25-22:30

1 stop32h 05m

R17 960

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Best time to book a flight from USA to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to South Africa

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 13 April 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 13 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM 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
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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
7 914 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 433 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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
1 575 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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 R9 247 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R9 857 and Condor from R10 067 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 13 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 131AverageR22 866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 457AverageR22 093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR16 520AverageR27 306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 565AverageR33 424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 625AverageR24 769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 679AverageR32 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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SWISSCheapestR17 032AverageR23 846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR19 386AverageR24 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 470AverageR24 416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR19 598AverageR20 122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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