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

For as low as R14 590, Virgin Atlantic can have you in New York from South Africa in 28h 05m. 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 Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R8 650. Qatar Airways flights start at R10 439 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R10 612 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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).

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.

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

Air France, British Airways and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to New York.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from South Africa to New York?

Saturday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 44%.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from South Africa to New York, book at least 55 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 23% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R15 475 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R18 706.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to New York?

Flights from South Africa to New York lean towards being more expensive in January. Prices are generally better when you fly from South Africa to New York in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at R13 131.

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.

R8 650+ Flights from South Africa to New York

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to New York

Round-trip from	R13 513
One-way from	R8 650
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R16 118
Good round-trip deal	R16 700 or less
Good one-way deal	R14 792 or less

Etihad Airways
13/10-20/10
2 total stops
63h 45m total
South Africa to New York

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Kenya Airways
15/11
1 total stop
38h 10m total
South Africa to New York

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 460 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 September 2025.

Mon 13/109:50JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways

Mon 20/1015:45JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9R13 513

Mon 29/99:50JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways

Mon 6/1015:45JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9R13 548

Sat 20/99:50JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways

Sat 4/1015:45JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 582

Thu 30/109:50JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways

Sat 29/1114:25JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 687

Sat 13/921:55JNB - JFK

1 stop41h 51mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 26/921:20JFK - JNB

1 stop40h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/9R13 808

Sat 13/921:55JNB - LGA

1 stop29h 53mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 26/920:30LGA - JNB

1 stop41h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/9R13 808

Wed 1/109:50JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways

Tue 14/1015:45JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 843

Mon 24/111:35JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways

Mon 1/1212:45JFK - JNB

1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R13 860

Thu 30/109:50JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways

Sun 30/1114:25JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 878

Wed 24/91:25JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways

Sun 28/913:45JFK - JNB

1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/9R14 034

Wed 29/101:35JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways

Sun 30/1112:45JFK - JNB

1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/9R14 121

Tue 25/119:50JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways

Mon 1/1214:25JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9R14 138

Best flights from South Africa to New York
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to New York that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

Tue 30/920:40JNB - LGA

2 stops32h 04mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 7/1016:00LGA - JNB

1 stop21h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/9R14 433

Mon 29/920:40JNB - JFK

2 stops28h 05mDelta

Mon 6/108:10JFK - JNB

1 stop20h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/9R14 590

Fri 26/129:50JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways

Wed 7/114:25JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R14 763

Thu 5/219:10JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/20:20JFK - JNB

1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/9R15 250

Sun 8/222:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 28/220:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R15 545

Mon 24/1120:15JNB - EWR

1 stop31h 15mSWISS

Wed 3/1222:00EWR - JNB

1 stop29h 30mSWISS

Deal found 13/9R16 379

Sat 8/118:00CPT - JFK

1 stop36h 10mKLM

Wed 19/1122:30JFK - CPT

1 stop24h 20mKLM

Deal found 12/9R16 379

Wed 11/315:20DUR - JFK

2 stops55h 20mLufthansa

Sun 15/318:30JFK - DUR

2 stops34h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 10/9R17 195

Mon 27/1012:25DUR - JFK

2 stops33h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 2/111:20JFK - DUR

2 stops26h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R17 490

Tue 28/1013:50CPT - EWR

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 4/1121:15EWR - CPT

2 stops34h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/9R17 716

Wed 1/1010:55DUR - EWR

2 stops38h 30mBritish Airways

Sun 25/118:35EWR - DUR

2 stops56h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9R18 324

Mon 27/1015:20DUR - EWR

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1122:00EWR - DUR

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R18 984

Direct flights from South Africa to New York
Explore direct flight options from South Africa to New York based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

Sun 8/222:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 28/220:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R15 545

Thu 5/222:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/220:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9R15 562

Tue 25/1122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Sun 30/1120:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R15 632

Sun 9/1122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 22/1120:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R16 622

Sat 27/921:20JNB - EWR

Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/1020:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R16 674

Thu 22/120:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/220:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9R17 820

Mon 17/1120:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 25/1120:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R17 872

Thu 23/1019:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/1120:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R17 890

Mon 3/1122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Sun 16/1120:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R18 063

Thu 25/1222:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/120:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9R18 081

Thu 29/122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/220:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R18 133

Thu 27/1122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 4/1220:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R18 150

Last-minute flights from South Africa to New York
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to New York. Data last updated 13 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 13/921:55JNB - JFK

1 stop41h 51mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 26/921:20JFK - JNB

1 stop40h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/9R13 808

Sat 13/921:55JNB - LGA

1 stop29h 53mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 26/920:30LGA - JNB

1 stop41h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/9R13 808

Sat 20/99:50JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways

Sat 4/1015:45JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 582

Wed 24/91:25JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways

Sun 28/913:45JFK - JNB

1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/9R14 034

Sat 27/91:25JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways

Wed 8/1013:45JFK - JNB

1 stop28h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/9R14 190

Mon 29/99:50JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways

Mon 6/1015:45JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9R13 548

Wed 1/109:50JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways

Tue 14/1015:45JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 843

Wed 1/101:25JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways

Sun 2/1112:45JFK - JNB

1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R14 277

Mon 13/109:50JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways

Mon 20/1015:45JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9R13 513

Wed 29/101:35JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways

Sun 30/1112:45JFK - JNB

1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/9R14 121

Thu 30/109:50JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways

Sat 29/1114:25JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 687

Thu 30/109:50JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways

Sun 30/1114:25JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 878

One-way flights from South Africa to New York
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to New York. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

Sat 15/1123:25CPT - JFK

1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/9R8 650

Sat 4/101:25JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/9R8 684

Thu 30/1023:00JNB - JFK

2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R8 719

Fri 2/18:20JNB - JFK

2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R8 754

Sun 21/917:00JNB - JFK

1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/9R8 806

Wed 15/1013:55JNB - JFK

1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9R8 980

Tue 14/1010:55JNB - JFK

2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R9 066

Sun 16/1123:00JNB - JFK

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R9 275

Tue 23/1210:55JNB - JFK

2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R9 292

Wed 1/1013:55JNB - JFK

1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9R9 379

Sun 21/922:50JNB - JFK

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R9 431

Mon 19/114:25CPT - JFK

2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 10/9R9 483

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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

20:40-22:44

2 stops32h 04m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/10

16:00-19:40

1 stop21h 40m

R14 433

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

20:40-18:45

2 stops28h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/10

8:10-10:20

1 stop20h 10m

R14 590

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

20:40-18:45

2 stops28h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/10

8:10-10:20

1 stop20h 10m

R14 590

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

21:30-18:33

2 stops27h 03m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 30/11

18:00-8:40

2 stops31h 40m

R14 590

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

21:30-14:25

1 stop22h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

8:20-22:05

2 stops30h 45m

R14 642

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:00-13:25

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

9:59-22:05

2 stops30h 06m

R14 677

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

9:50-8:40

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/1

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 763

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-17:45

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/2

0:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

R15 250

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-22:30

1 stop34h 20m

Newark

Sun 8/2

0:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

R15 319

DurbanNew York

DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 27/10

16:00-12:05

2 stops26h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

19:40-13:30

2 stops34h 50m

R15 389

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York (average of R771). Flying from South Africa to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 010). 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?

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to New York?

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

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to New York

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to New York, such as Emirates, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 934 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

280 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to New York?
For as low as R14 590, Virgin Atlantic can have you in New York from South Africa in 28h 05m. 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 Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R8 650. Qatar Airways flights start at R10 439 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R10 612 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York (average of R771). Flying from South Africa to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 010). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 755	AverageR13 544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	CheapestR12 943	AverageR14 850	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR13 351	AverageR16 085	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 359	AverageR15 675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Delta	CheapestR13 612	AverageR16 434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR13 703	AverageR15 554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	CheapestR13 715	AverageR16 337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR13 870	AverageR16 722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 324	AverageR16 753	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR14 364	AverageR19 035	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to New YorkExplore 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 September 2025.

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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 September 2025.