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Cheap flights from South Africa to North America from R8 840

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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Dec 29 — Jan 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to North America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to North America flight deals. Data was last updated 29 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 129

One-way from

R8 840

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 332

Good round-trip deal

R14 979 or less

Good one-way deal

R12 965 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 23/12-19/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 02m total
  • South Africa to North America
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 24/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 00m total
  • South Africa to North America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 390 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 553 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to North America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to North America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 November 2025.

Tue 23/1221:30CPT - BOS
1 stop24h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 19/113:30BOS - CPT
1 stop22h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/11R12 129
Mon 22/1223:35CPT - BOS
1 stop27h 45mSWISS
Sun 18/122:10BOS - CPT
2 stops33h 25mSWISS
Deal found 28/11R13 499
Sun 21/1220:50CPT - BOS
1 stop20h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/112:45BOS - CPT
2 stops22h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/11R13 533
Wed 24/1214:15CPT - BOS
2 stops36h 45mSWISS
Mon 19/122:10BOS - CPT
2 stops33h 25mSWISS
Deal found 28/11R13 670
Sun 21/1221:30CPT - BOS
1 stop24h 17mDelta
Thu 22/117:26BOS - CPT
1 stop18h 49mDelta
Deal found 28/11R13 722
Tue 2/1223:45CPT - BOS
1 stop26h 10mDelta
Tue 9/1219:10BOS - CPT
2 stops27h 40mDelta
Deal found 27/11R13 876
Mon 22/129:30CPT - BOS
2 stops41h 50mSWISS
Mon 19/122:10BOS - CPT
2 stops33h 25mSWISS
Deal found 28/11R14 064
Tue 16/1212:05JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 30mKenya Airways
Mon 12/113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/11R14 099
Tue 2/1222:00JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Thu 2/417:35JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Deal found 27/11R14 202
Thu 4/1223:50JNB - EWR
2 stops40h 10mDelta
Thu 29/115:40EWR - JNB
2 stops33h 55mDelta
Deal found 27/11R14 253
Wed 3/1222:00JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Wed 3/620:30JFK - JNB
2 stops32h 35mDelta
Deal found 27/11R14 321
Wed 3/1219:20JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Wed 28/115:40EWR - JNB
2 stops33h 55mDelta
Deal found 27/11R14 356

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to North America 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 29 November 2025.
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Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

19:50-9:21

1 stop19h 31m

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 2/4

14:30-15:20

1 stop18h 50m

R13 499

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

19:50-9:21

1 stop19h 31m

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 3/4

19:34-15:20

1 stop37h 46m

R13 499

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/12

20:50-14:20

1 stop24h 30m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 20/1

12:45-18:00

2 stops22h 15m

R13 533

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/12

20:50-10:37

1 stop20h 47m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 19/1

14:20-16:10

1 stop18h 50m

R13 533

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

19:50-8:44

1 stop18h 54m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 11/8

20:20-17:10

2 stops38h 50m

R13 533

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

20:00-19:06

1 stop29h 06m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 3/5

16:30-17:10

1 stop18h 40m

R13 533

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

22:00-17:15

1 stop26h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/2

18:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

R14 047

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:35-14:20

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

23:20-10:25

1 stop28h 05m

R14 064

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

22:00-17:00

1 stop25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/3

0:20-10:25

1 stop28h 05m

R14 064

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

22:00-22:22

2 stops31h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

16:59-8:35

2 stops32h 36m

R14 253

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to North America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to North America from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to North America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to North America?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to North America (average of R9 628). Flying from South Africa to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 585). 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 NA?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to North America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to North America in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to North America?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to North America flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing North America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to North America. 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 North America. Reviews last updated 29 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways from South Africa to North America have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
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Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
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Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
675 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
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Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 677 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
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Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 056 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 544 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to North America. 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 North America?

    Airlines like United Airlines, British Airways, and Delta fly from South Africa to North America in about 19h 31m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 51m. There are 12431 km between South Africa and North America. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to North America one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 473. Users have also found prices from R9 610 and R9 713 on RwandAir and Kenya Airways, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to North America that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to North America flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to North America?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to North America.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to North America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to North America 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 North America?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to North America (average of R9 628). Flying from South Africa to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 585). 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 North America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to North America. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 November 2025.
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DeltaCheapestR6 858AverageR17 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR10 822AverageR16 849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 246AverageR21 483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 964AverageR14 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 150AverageR16 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 590AverageR18 990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 904AverageR18 120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 090AverageR18 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 168AverageR16 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 197AverageR18 230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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