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Cheap flights from South Africa to North America from R8 636

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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Dec 14 — Dec 211
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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 200

One-way from

R8 636

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 210

Good round-trip deal

R14 868 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 295 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/3-8/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • South Africa to North America
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 10m total
  • South Africa to North America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 591 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 527 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 14 November 2025.

Sat 6/121:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 31/1213:45JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/11R13 728
Sat 6/121:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 7/413:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/11R13 745
Mon 1/129:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/415:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/11R13 779
Wed 19/1119:20JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/110:15EWR - JNB
2 stops52h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R13 813
Thu 13/1112:05JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 30mKenya Airways
Mon 24/1113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/11R13 847
Wed 17/1212:05JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 30/1213:45JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/11R14 035
Thu 13/1121:30JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 05mDelta
Wed 26/1120:59JFK - JNB
2 stops28h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/11R14 103
Wed 19/1122:00JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 50mDelta
Wed 26/1119:01JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 34mDelta
Deal found 13/11R14 120
Sun 7/1222:00JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Tue 7/412:00JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/11R14 137
Thu 13/1121:30JNB - EWR
2 stops28h 35mDelta
Wed 26/1119:45EWR - JNB
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/11R14 205
Thu 13/1121:30JNB - JFK
2 stops28h 14mDelta
Mon 24/1120:00JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/11R14 205
Thu 13/1121:30JNB - LGA
2 stops27h 00mDelta
Wed 26/1120:00LGA - JNB
2 stops29h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/11R14 205

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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 14 November 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

Sun 7/12

22:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/5

8:35-19:40

1 stop29h 05m

R14 154

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

19:10-19:20

1 stop31h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/3

14:30-10:50

1 stop38h 20m

R14 222

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

22:00-19:29

2 stops28h 29m

Newark

Fri 6/2

15:59-19:00

1 stop20h 01m

R14 239

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

22:00-18:44

2 stops27h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

12:25-19:40

1 stop25h 15m

R14 239

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:00-15:25

2 stops24h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 16/2

14:59-19:00

1 stop21h 01m

R14 239

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

19:10-19:20

1 stop31h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/3

13:30-10:50

1 stop38h 20m

R14 461

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

22:00-22:47

2 stops31h 47m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/12

16:00-5:45

2 stops30h 45m

R15 006

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 057

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

20:15-21:32

2 stops32h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 15/2

15:30-7:05

2 stops32h 35m

R15 176

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

22:00-7:20

Nonstop16h 20m

Newark

Sun 28/12

20:50-18:35

Nonstop14h 45m

R15 210

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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 572). Flying from South Africa to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 507). 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 14 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 14 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
1 411 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
1 411 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
673 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
3 662 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
9 017 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
7 521 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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 Delta, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic fly from South Africa to North America in about 28h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 07m. 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 Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 636. Users have also found prices from R9 181 and R9 538 on Qatar Airways and RwandAir, 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 572). Flying from South Africa to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 507). 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 14 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestR6 818AverageR17 913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 714AverageR17 733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR10 760AverageR16 634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 181AverageR21 206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 900AverageR14 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 080AverageR16 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 524AverageR19 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 830AverageR18 101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 990AverageR18 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 083AverageR18 174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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