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Cheap flights from South Africa to North America from R8 590

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Apr 27 — May 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 28 March 2026.

Sun 10/59:45
JNB
-
BOS
1 stop34h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 18/516:25
BOS
-
JNB
1 stop33h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R13 706
Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/615:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 826
Mon 1/69:50
JNB
-
BOS
1 stop34h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/616:25
BOS
-
JNB
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R13 843
Mon 1/69:50
JNB
-
BOS
1 stop34h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 25/616:25
BOS
-
JNB
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R13 860
Wed 20/59:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 27/522:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R13 877
Mon 14/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 14/1015:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 894
Fri 8/59:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/522:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 911
Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/715:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 929
Sun 27/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 946
Fri 8/59:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/522:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 963
Mon 1/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 6/615:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/3R13 997
Mon 1/69:50
JNB
-
BOS
1 stop34h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 18/616:25
BOS
-
JNB
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R13 997

Find 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 28 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 706

One-way from

R8 590

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R15 195

Good round-trip deal

R16 741 or less

Good one-way deal

R18 224 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 10/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 45m total
  • South Africa to North America
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • South Africa to North America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R17 107 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 852 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 28 March 2026.
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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/6

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

R14 202

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

9:45-16:00

1 stop36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/5

22:20-8:15

1 stop27h 55m

R14 288

JohannesburgBoston

JNB - BOS

JNBBOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

9:45-14:40

1 stop34h 55m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 13/6

16:25-8:20

1 stop33h 55m

R14 835

JohannesburgBoston

JNB - BOS

JNBBOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

20:25-21:20

1 stop30h 55m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 26/9

20:45-10:25

2 stops31h 40m

R15 554

JohannesburgBoston

JNB - BOS

JNBBOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

20:25-19:35

1 stop29h 10m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 17/6

18:55-21:20

1 stop20h 25m

R15 674

JohannesburgBoston

JNB - BOS

JNBBOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

20:25-21:20

1 stop30h 55m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 13/6

19:05-10:25

1 stop33h 20m

R16 324

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

20:25-22:51

2 stops32h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/6

18:30-8:25

1 stop31h 55m

R16 376

JohannesburgBoston

JNB - BOS

JNBBOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

19:25-12:35

1 stop23h 10m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 13/6

23:30-9:25

2 stops27h 55m

R16 957

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

7:20-7:35

1 stop30h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 19/5

13:45-13:35

1 stop41h 50m

R17 368

JohannesburgBoston

JNB - BOS

JNBBOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:25-19:35

1 stop29h 10m

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 18/6

6:06-21:20

2 stops33h 14m

R17 488

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

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to North America (average of R10 797). Flying from South Africa to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 569). 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 28 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to North America as you normally would.

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 28 March 2026.
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
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
685 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 501 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 825 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 Etihad Airways, Delta, and Virgin Atlantic fly from South Africa to North America in about 28h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 41m. There are 12822 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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 353. Users have also found prices from R6 691 and R6 737 on Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

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

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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 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to North America (average of R10 797). Flying from South Africa to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 569). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestR6 850AverageR18 126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 567AverageR17 828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 886AverageR14 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 136AverageR16 342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestR12 692AverageR16 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 919AverageR16 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 992AverageR17 812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 166AverageR15 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 173AverageR16 613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 221AverageR19 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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