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Cheap flights from South Africa to New York from R8 497

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
Jul 2 — Jul 91
1 adult

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 27 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 635

One-way from

R8 497

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 669

Good round-trip deal

R17 341 or less

Good one-way deal

R17 196 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 16/7-22/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 25m total
  • South Africa to New York
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 05m total
  • South Africa to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R27 200 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 523 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to New York (NYC).
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 27 June 2025.

Wed 16/717:00JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 22/713:45JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/6R14 635
Mon 22/1210:00JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 40mEtihad Airways
Tue 20/114:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/6R14 671
Mon 14/720:30JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 21/723:25JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/6R14 813
Wed 16/718:50JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 40mAir France
Tue 12/81:40JFK - JNB
1 stop24h 50mAir France
Deal found 25/6R14 990
Thu 10/718:50JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 00mKLM
Mon 11/817:30JFK - JNB
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Deal found 25/6R15 025
Sun 21/917:55JNB - EWR
1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 18/100:30EWR - JNB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6R15 096
Wed 16/718:50JNB - JFK
2 stops33h 44mDelta
Wed 13/819:30JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 50mDelta
Deal found 25/6R15 114
Tue 15/714:30JNB - EWR
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/810:55EWR - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/6R15 327
Sun 12/1017:55JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 18/100:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6R15 380
Mon 24/1119:35JNB - EWR
2 stops36h 26mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 2/128:05EWR - JNB
2 stops44h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/6R15 629
Wed 17/919:35JNB - EWR
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1120:50EWR - JNB
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R15 664
Tue 25/1122:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1220:50EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/6R15 717

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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 27 June 2025.
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

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

17:00-16:45

1 stop29h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/7

13:45-0:25

1 stop28h 40m

R14 635

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

10:00-8:40

1 stop29h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/1

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 671

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

20:30-12:45

1 stop22h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 21/7

23:25-10:05

1 stop28h 40m

R14 813

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

18:50-17:30

1 stop28h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/8

1:40-8:30

1 stop24h 50m

R14 990

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

18:50-11:50

1 stop23h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/8

17:30-21:20

1 stop21h 50m

R15 025

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

17:55-22:35

1 stop34h 40m

Newark

Sat 18/10

0:30-10:35

1 stop28h 05m

R15 096

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

18:50-22:34

2 stops33h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/8

1:40-8:30

1 stop24h 50m

R15 114

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

Newark

Wed 6/8

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

R15 327

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

17:55-17:55

1 stop30h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/10

0:35-10:35

1 stop28h 00m

R15 380

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

19:35-1:01

2 stops36h 26m

Newark

Tue 2/12

8:05-11:30

2 stops44h 25m

R15 629

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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?

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 27 June 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to New York. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 27 June 2025.

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

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 27 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to New York, such as Emirates, Delta, andKLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

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

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  • 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 497. Qatar Airways flights start at R8 958 while deals on Norse Atlantic UK start at R9 686 one-way.

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  • 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.

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    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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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 812AverageR13 521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 751AverageR15 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SWISSCheapestR13 220AverageR15 091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 675AverageR16 154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR13 984AverageR16 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR14 005AverageR17 114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR14 008AverageR16 598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 521AverageR15 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 600AverageR17 304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 900AverageR20 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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