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Cheap flights from South Africa to North America from R8 342

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Nov 27 — Dec 41
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 28 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 331

One-way from

R8 342

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 481

Good round-trip deal

R15 110 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 105 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/11-20/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • South Africa to North America
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28/1
  • 28/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 58m total
  • South Africa to North America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 282 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 951 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 October 2025.

Thu 13/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/10R13 331
Tue 11/1123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/10R13 468
Mon 10/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/10R13 520
Mon 10/119:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/1115:00JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/10R13 554
Sat 15/1123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10R13 572
Wed 19/1120:15JNB - YVR
2 stops36h 05mAir Canada
Tue 3/29:30YVR - JNB
2 stops38h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 28/10R13 589
Fri 21/111:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Sun 30/1113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop31h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/10R13 675
Wed 12/119:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 19/1115:00JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/10R13 726
Wed 3/121:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 13/113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/10R13 744
Wed 29/1019:20JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/32:35EWR - JNB
2 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10R13 778
Tue 11/119:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 19/1115:00JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/10R13 812
Wed 19/1120:15JNB - YVR
2 stops34h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/115:10YVR - JNB
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10R13 812

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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 October 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

Return

Price

JohannesburgVancouver

JNB - YVR

JNBYVR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

20:15-22:20

2 stops36h 05m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/2

9:30-9:30

2 stops38h 00m

R13 589

JohannesburgVancouver

JNB - YVR

JNBYVR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

20:15-20:02

2 stops33h 47m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 30/1

18:15-8:40

1 stop28h 25m

R13 812

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

14:30-8:00

2 stops24h 30m

Newark

Mon 9/2

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

R13 916

JohannesburgVancouver

JNB - YVR

JNBYVR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

19:20-23:59

2 stops38h 39m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 20/1

13:35-8:25

2 stops32h 50m

R13 916

JohannesburgVancouver

JNB - YVR

JNBYVR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

19:20-11:25

1 stop26h 05m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/2

13:35-12:10

1 stop36h 35m

R14 156

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

22:00-13:25

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/11

22:00-8:40

1 stop27h 40m

R14 277

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

22:00-22:55

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

20:59-8:35

2 stops28h 36m

R14 277

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

22:00-17:50

1 stop26h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/11

20:59-8:35

2 stops28h 36m

R14 277

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

22:00-13:35

1 stop22h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

20:00-8:50

1 stop29h 50m

R14 277

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

21:30-19:45

1 stop29h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/2

17:35-8:50

2 stops32h 15m

R14 277

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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 443). Flying from South Africa to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 640). 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 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to North America in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 28 October 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
1 406 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
1 406 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
670 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
3 658 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
8 999 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
7 482 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

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 Air Canada, Ethiopian Air, and Delta fly from South Africa to North America in about 24h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 09m. There are 12855 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 704. Users have also found prices from R9 667 and R10 596 on RwandAir 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to North America (average of R9 443). Flying from South Africa to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 640). 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 28 October 2025.
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DeltaCheapestR6 886AverageR18 458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 810AverageR18 034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR10 866AverageR17 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 292AverageR20 290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 020AverageR14 612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 199AverageR16 766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 648AverageR19 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 957AverageR17 729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 118AverageR18 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 224AverageR19 291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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