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Cheap flights from South Africa to New York from R8 638

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
May 14 — May 211
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 14 April 2026.

Wed 9/91:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Mon 14/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 13/4R13 432
Fri 26/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 29/615:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4R13 530
Thu 10/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 14/915:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4R13 677
Sun 20/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 23/915:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R13 693
Mon 25/519:25
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/69:35
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R13 759
Wed 9/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 21/915:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4R13 775
Mon 11/514:30
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops59h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/622:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R13 824
Mon 4/517:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 11/513:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 13/4R13 841
Wed 9/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 23/915:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/4R13 890
Wed 25/1119:05
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/10:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/4R14 544
Tue 1/1219:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 30/10:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4R14 740
Fri 25/1222:00
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/121:35
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R14 806

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 14 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 432

One-way from

R8 638

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 016

Good round-trip deal

R19 343 or less

Good one-way deal

R19 832 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 9/9-14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 75h 30m total
  • South Africa to New York
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5/5
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • South Africa to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 283 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 564 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 April 2026.
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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

9:50-16:00

1 stop36h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 23/9

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

R13 677

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

19:50-22:30

1 stop32h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/4

22:05-4:00

1 stop23h 55m

R16 769

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

19:50-16:40

1 stop26h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/4

22:05-4:00

1 stop23h 55m

R17 865

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

13:30-18:55

2 stops35h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/5

11:20-16:15

1 stop22h 55m

R17 931

DurbanNew York

DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/5

18:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/6

22:05-16:20

2 stops36h 15m

R17 947

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

13:30-8:50

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/5

22:20-10:15

2 stops29h 55m

R18 012

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/5

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

R18 029

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

13:30-8:50

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/5

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

R18 029

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/5

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

R18 029

DurbanNew York

DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 22/5

18:30-22:30

2 stops34h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 24/6

22:00-10:35

2 stops30h 35m

R18 405

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York (average of R9 980). Flying from South Africa to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 481). 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 14 April 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 14 April 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.

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 14 April 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
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 587 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 885 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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 769, Etihad Airways can have you in New York from South Africa in 32h 40m. 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 271. Kenya Airways flights start at R7 441 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R8 071 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York (average of R9 980). Flying from South Africa to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 481). 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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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 127AverageR15 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 789AverageR13 032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapestR12 360AverageR14 338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 443AverageR14 335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 583AverageR15 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 097AverageR17 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 218AverageR15 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 310AverageR19 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 363AverageR15 185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 422AverageR15 567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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