Cheap flights from South Africa to North America from R8 434

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Aug 29 — Sep 51
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 24 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 941

One-way from

R8 434

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 367

Good round-trip deal

R15 461 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 146 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/11-12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 20m total
  • South Africa to North America
22/9
  • 22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 03m total
  • South Africa to North America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 042 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 463 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to North America.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to North America.

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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 24 August 2025.

Sat 8/119:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/1114:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/8R13 941
Wed 15/101:25JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 22/1013:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/8R13 958
Mon 29/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 14/1015:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/8R13 993
Mon 24/111:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 1/1212:45JFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/8R14 011
Wed 8/109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 15/1014:55JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/8R14 028
Sat 27/91:25JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 8/1013:45JFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/8R14 098
Sat 20/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 25/915:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/8R14 167
Mon 6/101:25JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 19/1013:45JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/8R14 185
Sat 13/91:25JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 24/913:45JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/8R14 255
Sat 20/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 23/915:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/8R14 342
Wed 8/1017:55JNB - JFK
1 stop40h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 19/100:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/8R14 359
Mon 22/920:40JNB - LGA
2 stops28h 49mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 29/917:00LGA - JNB
1 stop20h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/8R14 516

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

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

North America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

9:50-15:15

1 stop36h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/11

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R13 941

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/10

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

R13 993

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/10

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

R13 993

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/11

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R13 993

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

20:40-19:29

2 stops28h 49m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 29/9

17:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

R14 516

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

21:55-11:43

1 stop19h 48m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 23/9

17:00-21:20

2 stops22h 20m

R14 777

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

21:55-12:45

1 stop21h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/3

15:00-22:05

2 stops24h 05m

R14 777

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

23:30-17:26

2 stops23h 56m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 28/9

17:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

R14 795

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

19:40-14:55

1 stop26h 15m

Newark

Sun 16/11

17:05-11:50

1 stop35h 45m

R15 039

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-22:30

1 stop34h 20m

Newark

Sun 8/2

0:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

R15 283

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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, 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 073). 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 24 August 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.

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 24 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andUnited Airlines 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.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to North America?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta fly from South Africa to North America in about 19h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 37m. There are 12833 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 Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 643. Users have also found prices from R9 428 and R10 665 on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

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

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    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, 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 073). 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
SWISSCheapestR10 686AverageR17 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 930AverageR19 967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 690AverageR16 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR12 052AverageR18 327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR12 658AverageR17 834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 818AverageR19 650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR12 875AverageR18 640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 028AverageR17 238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 081AverageR19 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 412AverageR19 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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