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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United States from R8 915

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
janv. 22 — janv. 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to USA

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to USA (US0). 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 17 janvier 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 050

One-way from

R8 915
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 3/2-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • South Africa to USA
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 20m total
  • 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 17 janvier 2025.

lun. 3/219:50CPT - EWR
1 stop31h 40mSWISS
mar. 25/218:45EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 10mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R14 050
mar. 4/29:30CPT - EWR
1 stop40h 35mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/218:45EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R14 520
mar. 4/119:30CPT - EWR
1 stop34h 15mLufthansa
mar. 18/1117:00EWR - CPT
1 stop31h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R14 614
mar. 27/518:50JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 10mDelta
lun. 16/617:00JFK - JNB
2 stops22h 20mDelta
Deal found 16/1R14 952
ven. 11/41:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
sam. 19/413:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R14 971
mar. 21/123:55JNB - LGA
2 stops27h 37mDelta
ven. 31/116:00LGA - JNB
2 stops23h 00mDelta
Deal found 16/1R14 971
lun. 27/119:35JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 05mLufthansa
mar. 4/217:30JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 15/1R15 046
ven. 11/49:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 15mEtihad Airways
mer. 30/415:30JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1R15 103
jeu. 23/123:55JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
mer. 5/222:30JFK - JNB
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 178
lun. 10/219:35JNB - EWR
2 stops31h 23mMultiple Airlines
lun. 17/26:55EWR - JNB
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 234
lun. 10/219:35JNB - LGA
2 stops26h 22mMultiple Airlines
lun. 17/26:30LGA - JNB
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 234
mar. 15/417:50JNB - EWR
1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines
lun. 28/40:25EWR - JNB
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R15 253

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 17 janvier 2025.

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Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

lun. 3/2

19:50-13:55

1 stop25h 05m

Newark

mar. 18/2

18:45-21:55

1 stop20h 10m

R14 050

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

mar. 4/2

9:30-19:05

1 stop40h 35m

Newark

mar. 11/2

18:45-21:55

1 stop20h 10m

R14 520

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 27/5

18:50-17:00

1 stop28h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 16/6

17:00-21:20

2 stops22h 20m

R14 952

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 11/4

1:15-7:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sam. 19/4

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

R14 971

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 27/1

19:35-15:40

2 stops27h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 4/2

17:30-7:05

1 stop30h 35m

R15 046

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 11/4

9:55-9:10

1 stop29h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mer. 30/4

15:30-8:35

1 stop35h 05m

R15 103

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 15/5

23:15-18:31

2 stops25h 16m

New York LaGuardia

dim. 25/5

17:00-21:20

2 stops22h 20m

R15 197

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 10/2

19:35-19:58

2 stops31h 23m

Newark

lun. 17/2

6:55-21:35

2 stops31h 40m

R15 234

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 10/2

19:35-14:57

2 stops26h 22m

New York LaGuardia

lun. 17/2

6:30-21:35

2 stops32h 05m

R15 234

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 15/4

17:50-22:30

1 stop34h 40m

Newark

lun. 28/4

0:25-10:35

1 stop28h 10m

R15 253

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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 17 janvier 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 17 janvier 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, SWISS and United Airlines 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.
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8,1

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Food

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1 / 10

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

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3 351 reviews
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Very Good
3 351 reviews

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8,0

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8,1

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Food

7,9

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

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Very Good
1 327 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

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8,0

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7,9

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

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8 513 reviews
8,1
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3 351 reviews

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8,0

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8,1

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7,9

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

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8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

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8,0

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8,1

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8,3

Food

7,9

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1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
826 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 915), Etihad Airways (R9 009), and Qatar Airways (R9 348).

  • 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 480AverageR19 617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 236AverageR20 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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DeltaCheapestR12 392AverageR19 649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 544AverageR15 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 764AverageR17 859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 376AverageR22 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR13 463AverageR20 841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 691AverageR19 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR13 763AverageR22 854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR13 832AverageR22 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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