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Cheap flights from South Africa to New York from R8 288

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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 7 March 2026.

Thu 9/422:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R12 755
Wed 13/521:15
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops24h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 17/517:35
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops31h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/3R13 237
Sat 2/51:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Sun 10/513:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/3R13 304
Sun 26/417:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 4/513:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/3R13 320
Fri 24/49:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/415:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3R13 353
Mon 7/919:25
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops33h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 6/107:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3R13 387
Thu 16/422:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R13 403
Wed 2/91:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Mon 14/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/3R13 403
Mon 14/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 14/1015:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/3R13 420
Thu 28/519:25
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops29h 55m
British Airways
Tue 23/67:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 3/3R13 436
Sat 7/322:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops28h 29m
American Airlines
Tue 10/319:30
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops32h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/3R13 453
Fri 4/912:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 15/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/3R13 486

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 755

One-way from

R8 288

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R14 748

Good round-trip deal

R16 117 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 574 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/4-16/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • South Africa to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • South Africa to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 075 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 746 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to New York (NYC).
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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 7 March 2026.
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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

20:25-21:50

1 stop31h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

14:50-19:40

1 stop22h 50m

R13 636

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-14:25

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/4

23:40-8:45

1 stop27h 05m

R13 901

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

23:15-22:19

2 stops29h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/6

8:15-21:20

2 stops31h 05m

R14 267

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

23:15-7:46

2 stops38h 31m

Newark

Wed 8/4

18:30-19:40

1 stop19h 10m

R14 283

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

21:15-20:49

2 stops29h 34m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/5

15:19-9:25

2 stops36h 06m

R14 516

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

21:15-21:28

2 stops30h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/6

17:29-7:00

2 stops31h 31m

R14 516

DurbanNew York

DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 27/7

11:15-17:00

2 stops35h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 23/9

19:10-10:40

2 stops33h 30m

R14 699

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

20:25-15:25

2 stops25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

17:59-8:45

2 stops32h 46m

R14 848

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

20:25-15:25

2 stops25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/5

17:59-8:45

2 stops32h 46m

R14 848

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

23:15-22:25

2 stops29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/4

19:00-8:45

1 stop31h 45m

R15 097

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York (average of R10 480). Flying from South Africa to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 719). 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 7 March 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.

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.

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 7 March 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
3 539 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
680 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
9 405 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
6,7
Okay
295 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7 779 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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 901, Virgin Atlantic can have you in New York from South Africa in 22h 25m. 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 267. Kenya Airways flights start at R7 561 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R8 151 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York (average of R10 480). Flying from South Africa to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 719). 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 672AverageR13 136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 652AverageR14 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 757AverageR14 932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 786AverageR15 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 041AverageR14 540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 387AverageR18 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 419AverageR16 120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR13 426AverageR15 234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR13 475AverageR15 516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 626AverageR15 800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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