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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United States from R8 738

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to USA

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

Round-trip from

R14 232

One-way from

R8 738

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 504

Good round-trip deal

R16 847 or less

Good one-way deal

R17 172 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 22/3-6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 75h 30m total
  • South Africa to USA
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 20m total
  • South Africa to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R24 139 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 758 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to USA.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to USA.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 22/31:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 6/413:45JFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R14 232
Wed 9/422:50JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 24/421:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R14 268
Tue 11/314:35JNB - JFK
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/321:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 342
Sun 9/319:40JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 30mDelta
Mon 17/316:25JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Deal found 21/2R14 545
Thu 13/313:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 17/311:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R14 563
Tue 18/323:55JNB - LGA
2 stops27h 29mDelta
Tue 25/39:45LGA - JNB
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Deal found 20/2R14 692
Mon 10/319:40JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Mon 17/317:50EWR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mAir France
Deal found 21/2R14 877
Wed 5/310:00JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/314:40JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/2R14 877
Thu 22/523:15JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 35mKLM
Wed 28/50:50JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/2R15 024
Sun 2/314:35JNB - EWR
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/311:00EWR - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R15 080
Tue 11/321:55JNB - LGA
1 stop20h 46mKLM
Mon 17/318:30LGA - JNB
1 stop18h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/2R15 098
Tue 16/918:55JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 26/923:00JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2R15 282

Find flights from South Africa to USA within your budget

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

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

USA

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/3

1:15-7:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/4

13:45-10:55

1 stop39h 10m

R14 232

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

22:50-19:55

2 stops27h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/4

21:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

R14 268

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

14:35-19:55

2 stops35h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/3

21:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

R14 342

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

19:40-20:10

1 stop30h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/3

16:25-19:00

1 stop20h 35m

R14 545

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Mon 17/3

11:00-14:30

1 stop21h 30m

R14 563

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

23:55-21:24

2 stops27h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 25/3

16:00-19:00

1 stop21h 00m

R14 692

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:40-15:40

1 stop26h 00m

Newark

Mon 17/3

17:50-9:25

1 stop33h 35m

R14 877

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

10:00-8:40

1 stop29h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/3

14:40-8:35

1 stop35h 55m

R14 877

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

23:15-22:50

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

0:50-21:20

1 stop38h 30m

R15 024

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

21:55-12:41

1 stop20h 46m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 17/3

18:30-19:00

1 stop18h 30m

R15 098

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to USA

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to USA

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to USA (average of R924). Flying from South Africa to USA 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 US?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to USA. 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.

When flying from South Africa to USA, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in USA by month

Plan your trip to USA by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in USA 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 USA when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in USA by month

Plan your trip to USA by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to USA, 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 USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from South Africa to USA. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to USA. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve South Africa to the USA flights?

    The O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg services flights to New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, and many other cities in the United States of America. The airport is easily accessible from the Johannesburg city centre, which is 20 minutes by taxi or 55 minutes by train or public bus. If you are looking to fly out of a different airport, the Lanseria International Airport also services flights to the United States, and it is also located near Johannesburg. On the other side of the country, the Cape Town International Airport services flights to over 30 different U.S. cities.

  • Which airlines fly directly from South Africa to the USA?

    South African Airlines in partnership with United Airlines provides a nonstop flight from the JNB airport to the John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, USA. This flight is just over 15 hours in travel time. There is also a nonstop flight available from JNB to the Atlanta International Airport in Georgia, which is a 16-hour flight through Delta Airlines. Depending on airline schedules, there are also nonstop flights available from Johannesburg to Stamford, Connecticut, and Newark, New Jersey.

  • What are the stopover options on flights from South Africa to the USA?

    There are a large number of stopover flights available from South Africa to the USA. If travellers are looking to travel to New York, there is a one-stop flight from Emirates to New York City, with a single stop in Dubai. Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights include a single stop in either Qatar or Rome.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from South Africa to the USA?

    The United States of America has a Visa Waiver Program available for citizens from certain countries. Those who are a part of the Visa Waiver Program can visit the United States for up to 90 days without a visa requirement. Citizens of South Africa are not a part of the Visa Waiver Program and therefore must apply to a visa several weeks in advance of the scheduled departure date. Passports must meet certain requirements in order to pass through gate check at the USA gate of entry.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to USA are Kenya Airways (R8 738), Qatar Airways (R9 660), and RwandAir (R9 697).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to USA 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 USA?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to USA (average of R924). Flying from South Africa to USA 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 USA

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to USA. 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
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 993AverageR20 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 065AverageR17 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 101AverageR22 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 276AverageR15 234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR12 440AverageR20 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 077AverageR19 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 158AverageR22 011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 481AverageR19 505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 519AverageR20 861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR13 532AverageR21 972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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