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Cheap flights from South Africa to New York from R7 941

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 20/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
Aug 1 — Aug 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 July 2026.

Thu 22/109:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 29/1016:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/6R14 685
Mon 9/1111:15
DUR
-
JFK
2 stops33h 20m
British Airways
Fri 13/118:05
JFK
-
DUR
2 stops43h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 28/6R14 685
Sun 20/1219:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop24h 00m
British Airways
Mon 4/121:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/7R14 849
Thu 1/109:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 15/1015:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/6R14 865
Wed 29/718:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/80:25
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/6R14 898
Mon 13/79:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/722:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/6R14 914
Mon 23/118:20
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops65h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1120:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6R14 963
Wed 15/79:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/722:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/6R14 996
Sat 19/912:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Fri 2/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/7R15 045
Wed 4/1119:35
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1121:35
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6R15 062
Thu 23/717:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 4/813:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/6R15 078
Mon 7/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Thu 17/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/6R15 111

Find flight deals from South Africa to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to New York flight deals. Data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 685

One-way from

R7 941

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 539

Good round-trip deal

R17 383 or less

Good one-way deal

R17 197 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 10m total
  • South Africa to New York
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • South Africa to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 825 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 076 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to New York (NYC).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to New York (NYC).
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DurbanNew York

DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 9/11

11:15-11:20

2 stops31h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 13/11

21:45-10:40

2 stops53h 55m

R14 701

DurbanNewark

DUR - EWR

DUREWR

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 5/11

11:15-13:50

2 stops33h 35m

Newark

Sun 8/11

21:35-10:40

2 stops54h 05m

R15 242

DurbanNew York

DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 27/7

14:45-10:55

2 stops26h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/8

0:25-13:15

2 stops30h 50m

R16 785
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

22:00-7:25

Nonstop16h 25m

Newark

Mon 4/1

20:50-18:35

Nonstop14h 45m

R16 817

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

23:15-1:14

2 stops31h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/9

17:34-19:40

1 stop20h 06m

R16 817

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

7:40-17:07

1 stop39h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 13/9

18:25-21:25

1 stop21h 00m

R17 425

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

19:35-16:50

2 stops28h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/1

19:10-10:25

1 stop32h 15m

R17 539

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

20:05-10:38

1 stop20h 33m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/10

13:59-17:50

2 stops21h 51m

R17 671

Cape TownNew York

CPT - LGA

CPTLGA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/12

20:50-21:44

1 stop31h 54m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/1

15:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

R17 671

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

23:15-12:32

1 stop43h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/9

21:15-21:25

1 stop42h 10m

R17 835

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to New York

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York (average of R14 455). Flying from South Africa to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of R18 343). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 July 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 2 July 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to New York delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between South Africa and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 393 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to New York?

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 2 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to New York, such as Virgin Atlantic,United Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
690 reviews
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Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
690 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 926 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 737 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
306 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 091 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to New York?

    For as low as R16 817, British Airways can have you in New York from South Africa in 16h 25m. The distance from South Africa to New York is about 12855 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 186. Qatar Airways flights start at R8 190 while deals on Emirates start at R9 946 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to New York?

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to New York are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Newark, Johannesburg OR Tambo - New York John F Kennedy Intl and Johannesburg OR Tambo - New York LaGuardia.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to New York 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 New York?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York (average of R14 455). Flying from South Africa to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of R18 343). 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 New York

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to New York. 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 2 July 2026.
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 109AverageR16 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 937AverageR14 307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestR12 396AverageR14 994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 633AverageR15 272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 718AverageR13 474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 116AverageR16 174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR13 460AverageR16 255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 524AverageR15 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR13 627AverageR15 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR13 669AverageR14 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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