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Cheap flights from South Africa to North America from R7 893

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
May 2 — May 91
1 adult

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 27 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 796

One-way from

R7 893

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 091

Good round-trip deal

R19 134 or less

Good one-way deal

R16 958 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/5-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • South Africa to North America
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 15m total
  • South Africa to North America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R23 605 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 248 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 27 April 2025.

Sat 27/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 15/1022:40JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/4R14 479
Fri 9/517:00JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Mon 12/513:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/4R14 722
Tue 24/610:55JNB - JFK
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/722:00JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R14 945
Tue 23/918:50JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 00mDelta
Mon 13/1010:50JFK - JNB
2 stops26h 50mDelta
Deal found 25/4R15 412
Wed 7/521:55JNB - LGA
1 stop20h 49mDelta
Wed 14/514:40LGA - JNB
2 stops23h 00mDelta
Deal found 26/4R15 431
Tue 10/620:40JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 18/623:59JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 21mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/4R15 505
Fri 20/617:55JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 28/66:45JFK - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/4R15 804
Mon 12/518:50JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 55mAir France
Sun 18/51:00JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 50mAir France
Deal found 26/4R15 897
Sun 25/523:15JNB - EWR
2 stops38h 41mDelta
Mon 9/617:00EWR - JNB
1 stop33h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/4R16 065
Mon 2/618:25CPT - BOS
2 stops25h 05mKLM
Wed 11/617:20BOS - CPT
2 stops22h 05mKLM
Deal found 26/4R16 140
Tue 23/922:50JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 15/1022:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R16 158
Fri 23/517:55JNB - EWR
1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/60:30EWR - JNB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/4R16 233

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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 27 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to North America that are best for you.

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South Africa

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North America

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/9

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/10

22:40-8:20

1 stop27h 40m

R14 479

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

17:00-7:35

1 stop20h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/5

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

R14 722

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

10:55-20:00

2 stops39h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 16/7

22:00-4:10

2 stops24h 10m

R14 945

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

18:50-11:50

1 stop23h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/10

10:50-19:40

2 stops26h 50m

R15 412

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

21:55-12:44

1 stop20h 49m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 14/5

14:40-19:40

2 stops23h 00m

R15 431

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

20:40-12:45

1 stop22h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/6

23:59-10:20

1 stop28h 21m

R15 505

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

18:50-13:45

1 stop24h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/5

1:00-8:50

1 stop25h 50m

R15 580

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

17:55-22:40

1 stop34h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/6

6:45-10:35

1 stop21h 50m

R15 804

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

23:15-7:56

2 stops38h 41m

Newark

Mon 9/6

17:00-8:30

1 stop33h 30m

R16 065

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

18:25-13:30

2 stops25h 05m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 11/6

17:20-21:25

2 stops22h 05m

R16 140

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to North America (average of R924). Flying from South Africa to North America in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 27 April 2025.

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.

Rainfall in North America by month

Plan your trip to North America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in North America 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 North America when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in North America by month

Plan your trip to North America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to North America, 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).

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 27 April 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 922 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
780 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 290 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 R7 893. Users have also found prices from R8 471 and R9 348 on Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to North America (average of R924). Flying from South Africa to North America in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 083). 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 27 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR12 248AverageR22 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 439AverageR16 959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 468AverageR21 465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapestR12 591AverageR19 200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 407AverageR21 176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR13 703AverageR22 334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 742AverageR18 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 864AverageR19 709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 870AverageR20 650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR14 003AverageR20 458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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