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Flights to USA in 2024

Find the latest flights to USA in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 698 916 searches and data was last updated on 27 March 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 998

Return from

R16 106

One-way from

R9 501
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Cape Town Intl to New York
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to United States

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Average price of flights to USA by month

Plan your trip to USA by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to USA is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to USA (average of R850). Flying to USA in July will prove the most costly (average of R1 119). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R16 673

February

R16 938

March

R17 374

April

R17 355

May

R16 087

June

R18 244

July

R21 178

August

R18 055

September

R17 430

October

R16 389

November

R16 276

December

R16 692

The best time to book your flights to USA varies depending on where you are going so doing a bit of homework in advance will only work in your favour.

Peak season

Due to the size of the United States the peak season for each city vary. New York experiences its peak season from September to December, Miami from January to April, whereas somewhere like Las Vegas doesn’t ever really have a low season so is busy all year-round. Due to this you should always aim to look for cheap flights to USA as early as you can to avoid overpaying on flight tickets that you could potentially find deals on.

Off Season

The off season sees similar fluctuations depending on where exactly you are visiting. New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco typically have the cheapest flight tickets around January thanks to a rainy season and cold temperatures.

Temperature and rainfall in USA by month

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

NYC

Temperature

1 - 25 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to USA?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to USA. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to USA may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 15 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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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 27 March 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic, Kenya Airways and Delta to USA to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 518 reviews

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,3
Very Good
1 518 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 518 reviews

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,1
Very Good
4 172 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 518 reviews

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,1
Very Good
11 442 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 518 reviews

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,9
Good
1 686 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 518 reviews

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,8
Good
2 157 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 518 reviews

Boarding

8,4

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in USA?

The most popular flight destinations in USA are New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Miami and Orlando.
  • How to get cheap flights to USA?

    The best way to find cheap flights from South Africa to USA is to book at least three months in advance and fly via Doha, Dubai, London, Madrid, Amsterdam or Istanbul.Indirect flights can be much cheaper than the direct route from Johannesburg to New York with South African Airways. If you can be flexible with your dates and location then you’ll find cheap flights to USA are much easier to come by.Do not insist on flying directly to your desired destination but look for the cheapest flights to land on the US and then take a domestic flight to your destination which most of the times is going to be quite cheap.Make sure to allow plenty of time for your Visa applications for all the countries you will fly to even if you are only staying for a few hours (stopover – connecting flights).If you want to visit Miami for example, a cheap way of getting there is from Cape Town or Joburg to Doha and from there to Miami or the nearby Fort Lauderdale airport. You can also check flights from Joburg to London via Doha, then to Orlando FL and from there take a domestic flight to Miami (Orlando to Miami is just an hour’s flight and usually goes for less than R1000 return).If you are planning to visit New York, first fly to London via Barcelona, Amsterdam, Doha or Dubai and then get a direct flight from London to New York with Norwegian.When searching for flights to USA, always check for alternative stopovers and don’t forget to use our Smart Value feature to sort flights by balancing journey time and price.

  • How long is the flight to USA?

    Direct Flights from Johannesburg to New York: 15 hours 45 minutes Indirect Flights from Johannesburg to New York: 22 hours

  • Which airlines operate flights to USA?

    South African Airways, Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Jet Blue, United, British Airways, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Norwegian and Virgin are the most popular airlines that fly to New York. Which airline depends a lot on where your stop over is, for example you’ll more than likely fly with Emirates if you stop in Dubai along the way. There’s a large number of airports across the country which means finding flights to the US is easy, no matter where you plan to land. Some of the largest are: New York: JFK; LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR) Los Angeles (LAX) San Francisco (SFO) Orlando International Airport (MCO) Las Vegas (LAS) Miami (MIA)

  • What is good to know if travelling to United States?

    USA insider information:First things first, you’ll need to decide where in the USA you are hoping to visit. Then just simply book your flights to the USA and take a look at this airport guide to prepare yourself for your getaway.Before you secure your flight tickets, take a look at this post about 25 unmissable experiences and see if there are any USA related ones you could tick off.Take a look at number three on this list if your flights to the USA take you to Miami. The Wynwood Walls is a must-see incredible art trail that shouldn’t be missed.So you’re going to Las Vegas…maybe you’re even going for a wedding. Well if that’s the case you’ll definitely want to take a look these 13 Las Vegas chapels to suit every couple.

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