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Cheap flights from South Africa to New York from R8 338

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
Feb 12 — Feb 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 917

One-way from

R8 338

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 854

Good round-trip deal

R15 804 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 696 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 3/2-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 30m total
  • South Africa to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 10m total
  • South Africa to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 197 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 079 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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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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 13 January 2026.

Tue 29/919:25
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 18/1023:55
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops27h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/1R12 737
Wed 21/119:35
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/117:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1R12 917
Tue 29/919:25
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 40m
American Airlines
Sat 17/1017:35
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops33h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/1R12 950
Mon 28/921:15
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops31h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 17/1017:50
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/1R13 016
Tue 29/919:25
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 14/1017:50
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop31h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/1R13 147
Thu 5/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/321:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1R13 164
Mon 2/219:20
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/20:20
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops52h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1R13 180
Wed 21/122:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 28/121:29
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop38h 31m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/1R13 180
Wed 14/119:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop31h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 26/18:05
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop40h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/1R13 229
Tue 5/521:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 45m
American Airlines
Sat 23/522:40
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/1R13 246
Thu 15/119:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 45m
British Airways
Thu 22/18:05
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 11/1R13 262
Thu 7/521:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 25/517:50
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/1R13 278

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to New York 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 13 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to New York that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:35-16:15

2 stops27h 40m

Newark

Tue 17/2

17:45-7:35

2 stops30h 50m

R13 426

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

21:15-14:25

1 stop23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/4

7:50-7:00

1 stop41h 10m

R13 475

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

21:15-20:58

2 stops29h 43m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 28/4

17:59-9:25

2 stops33h 26m

R13 475

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

19:35-14:20

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

8:05-10:25

1 stop19h 20m

R13 475

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

21:15-13:05

1 stop21h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 24/5

19:10-7:00

1 stop29h 50m

R13 508

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

21:15-13:55

1 stop22h 40m

Newark

Sat 25/4

21:25-9:25

1 stop30h 00m

R13 558

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

21:15-13:55

1 stop22h 40m

Newark

Sun 24/5

21:25-7:00

1 stop27h 35m

R13 558

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-19:30

1 stop28h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/2

16:59-8:25

2 stops32h 26m

R13 672

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

22:00-20:49

2 stops29h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

21:29-19:00

1 stop38h 31m

R13 771

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:00-18:45

2 stops26h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/3

19:00-8:35

1 stop31h 35m

R13 787

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York (average of R10 258). Flying from South Africa to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 574). 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 13 January 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.

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 13 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to New York, such as Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 144 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
290 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 665 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 R13 475, British Airways can have you in New York from South Africa in 23h 10m. The distance from South Africa to New York is about 12822 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 Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R6 156. Kenya Airways flights start at R7 479 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R7 921 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York (average of R10 258). Flying from South Africa to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 574). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 470AverageR12 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR12 231AverageR12 952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 503AverageR14 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 594AverageR15 247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 628AverageR14 593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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DeltaCheapestR12 864AverageR15 055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR12 924AverageR19 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR13 072AverageR15 356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 207AverageR15 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 554AverageR18 359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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