How long is the flight from South Africa to Boston?

There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Boston in 19h 24m. Fly via British Airways, United Airlines, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between South Africa and Boston is about 12431 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 893. Qatar Airways flights start at R9 134 while deals on Air France start at R11 048 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Boston ranges from 78.0 - 101.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 101.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Boston when rainfall is around 78.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Boston, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Boston?

The most popular route from South Africa to Boston is Johannesburg OR Tambo - Boston Logan Intl. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Boston Logan Intl or Bloemfontein Intl - Boston Logan Intl.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Boston?

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Boston, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines or KLM.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Boston from South Africa?

For a flight from South Africa to Boston, you will be flying into Logan Intl. Boston Logan Intl (BOS) is just 4,2 km from the centre of the city.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Boston?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Boston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Sun 1/219:35JNB - BOS

1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways

Sun 8/218:55BOS - JNB

1 stop29h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/12R12 666

Mon 2/220:50CPT - BOS

1 stop19h 24mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/214:20BOS - CPT

1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12R13 353

Mon 20/416:35CPT - BOS

1 stop33h 20mTurkish Airlines

Fri 24/421:50BOS - CPT

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/12R14 509

Thu 23/419:50CPT - BOS

1 stop20h 25mLufthansa

Thu 28/517:45BOS - CPT

1 stop33h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 17/12R14 794

Sun 1/215:20JNB - BOS

3 stops35h 40mSWISS

Sun 8/222:10BOS - JNB

3 stops35h 05mSWISS

Deal found 18/12R16 168

Thu 23/423:15CPT - BOS

2 stops28h 05mKLM

Thu 28/520:25BOS - CPT

1 stop19h 00mKLM

Deal found 17/12R16 805

Thu 30/421:15JNB - BOS

1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 4/519:35BOS - JNB

1 stop31h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/12R12 951

Wed 25/37:50BFN - BOS

2 stops36h 40mEmirates

Sun 29/323:05BOS - BFN

2 stops29h 15mEmirates

Deal found 18/12R26 506

Sat 31/120:50CPT - BOS

2 stops24h 39mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/29:30BOS - CPT

1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/12R13 387

Fri 13/222:00JNB - BOS

1 stop23h 20mBritish Airways

Tue 17/221:35BOS - JNB

1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/12R12 985

Thu 5/217:15CPT - BOS

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 9/220:00BOS - CPT

1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/12R15 180

Sat 31/122:00JNB - BOS

1 stop20h 11mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/216:05BOS - JNB

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/12R15 247

Thu 5/220:45CPT - BOS

1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 9/221:15BOS - CPT

2 stops31h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/12R18 045

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Fri 2/114:25CPT - BOS

3 stops27h 47mKenya Airways

Mon 5/110:05BOS - CPT

3 stops44h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 19/12R39 876

Fri 2/112:35CPT - BOS

1 stop32h 45mJetBlue

Mon 5/120:40BOS - CPT

1 stop30h 50mJetBlue

Deal found 19/12R44 182

Fri 2/118:55CPT - BOS

1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/17:30BOS - CPT

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12R49 074

Fri 2/120:50CPT - BOS

2 stops31h 54mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/19:30BOS - CPT

2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/12R49 141

Tue 6/119:35JNB - BOS

1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways

Fri 30/121:35BOS - JNB

1 stop29h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/12R22 652

Wed 7/123:59JNB - BOS

1 stop20h 31mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/119:10BOS - JNB

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R22 853

Sat 10/119:20JNB - BOS

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/113:00BOS - JNB

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R21 831

Sun 11/119:20JNB - BOS

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/113:00BOS - JNB

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R20 055

Sun 11/112:45JNB - BOS

1 stop32h 35mQatar Airways

Fri 30/120:40BOS - JNB

1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/12R23 255

Sat 31/122:00JNB - BOS

1 stop20h 11mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/216:05BOS - JNB

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/12R15 247

One-way flights from South Africa to Boston
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Boston. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 19 December 2025.

Fri 6/39:50JNB - BOS

1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12R8 947

Tue 17/27:20CPT - BOS

2 stops37h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12R10 170

Mon 1/69:50JNB - BOS

1 stop35h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 18/12R10 287

Tue 17/217:15CPT - BOS

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/12R10 488

Mon 13/416:35CPT - BOS

1 stop33h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/12R10 522

Thu 9/420:25CPT - BOS

2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12R10 639

Thu 9/416:35CPT - BOS

1 stop33h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/12R10 857

Sat 30/516:35CPT - BOS

1 stop33h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/12R11 142

Mon 1/617:00JNB - BOS

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12R11 460

Wed 18/223:25CPT - BOS

2 stops46h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 19/12R11 594

Fri 6/39:50JNB - BOS

3 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R11 644

Sat 30/515:25CPT - BOS

2 stops53h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 19/12R11 745

Find flight deals from South Africa to Boston

Round-trip from	R12 666
One-way from	R8 947
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R15 263

British Airways
1/2-8/2
2 total stops
55h 25m total
South Africa to Boston

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Etihad Airways
6/3
1 total stop
35h 20m total
South Africa to Boston

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 137 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JNB - BOS

JNBBOS

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Sun 1/2

19:35-14:20

1 stop25h 45m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 8/2

18:55-7:35

1 stop29h 40m

R12 666

JohannesburgBoston

JNB - BOS

JNBBOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

21:15-17:00

1 stop25h 45m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 4/5

19:35-9:25

1 stop31h 50m

R12 951

JohannesburgBoston

JNB - BOS

JNBBOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-14:20

1 stop23h 20m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 17/2

21:35-7:35

1 stop27h 00m

R12 985

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

20:50-9:14

1 stop19h 24m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/2

14:20-16:10

1 stop18h 50m

R13 353

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

20:50-14:29

2 stops24h 39m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 7/2

9:30-16:10

1 stop23h 40m

R13 387

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

16:35-19:55

1 stop33h 20m

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 24/4

21:50-11:50

1 stop32h 00m

R14 509

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

19:50-10:15

1 stop20h 25m

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 28/5

17:45-9:30

1 stop33h 45m

R14 794

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

17:15-18:05

1 stop31h 50m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/2

20:00-11:50

1 stop32h 50m

R15 180

JohannesburgBoston

JNB - BOS

JNBBOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

22:00-11:11

1 stop20h 11m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 7/2

16:05-18:35

1 stop19h 30m

R15 247

JohannesburgBoston

JNB - BOS

JNBBOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

15:20-20:00

3 stops35h 40m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 8/2

22:10-16:15

3 stops35h 05m

R16 168

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Boston (average of R9 198). Flying from South Africa to Boston in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 286). 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 BOS?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from South Africa to Boston by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Boston?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Boston flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Boston

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways from South Africa to Boston 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.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 428 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

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Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7,7

Good

1 428 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 428 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Virgin Atlantic

7,5

Good

675 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 428 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 687 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 428 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 094 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 428 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 595 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 428 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Boston from South Africa?
For a flight from South Africa to Boston, you will be flying into Logan Intl. Boston Logan Intl (BOS) is just 4,2 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Boston?
There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Boston in 19h 24m. Fly via British Airways, United Airlines, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between South Africa and Boston is about 12431 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Boston one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 893. Qatar Airways flights start at R9 134 while deals on Air France start at R11 048 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Boston?
The most popular route from South Africa to Boston is Johannesburg OR Tambo - Boston Logan Intl. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Boston Logan Intl or Bloemfontein Intl - Boston Logan Intl.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Boston that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Boston flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Boston?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Boston.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Boston?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Boston 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 Boston?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Boston (average of R9 198). Flying from South Africa to Boston in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 286). 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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Delta	CheapestR6 707	AverageR16 366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
SWISS	CheapestR10 584	AverageR12 805	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR11 883	AverageR14 360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 076	AverageR13 027	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR12 325	AverageR14 834	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR12 620	AverageR13 333	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR12 778	AverageR14 812	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR12 947	AverageR18 442	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	CheapestR13 970	AverageR18 279	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 282	AverageR16 058	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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