Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from South Africa to North America from R8 209

JNB — LAX
Sep 21 — Sep 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to North America

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from South Africa to North America

Tue 15/910:55 -
2 stops39h 05m
Wed 30/922:00 -
2 stops24h 10m
Deal found 18/8R13 725
Sun 4/1012:10 -
1 stop25h 25m
Sun 18/1013:45 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 21/8R13 741
Mon 5/1017:00 -
1 stop20h 35m
Mon 19/1013:45 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 21/8R13 885
Sun 4/1012:10 -
1 stop25h 25m
Mon 19/1013:45 -
1 stop39h 10m
Deal found 21/8R13 901
Tue 3/119:50 -
1 stop29h 10m
Tue 2/222:00 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 20/8R13 965
Thu 1/109:45 -
1 stop28h 50m
Thu 12/1122:00 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 19/8R14 013
Wed 9/99:45 -
1 stop28h 50m
Mon 30/1122:00 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 21/8R14 029
Mon 14/99:45 -
1 stop28h 50m
Mon 21/922:20 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 18/8R14 045
Thu 17/98:20 -
2 stops65h 40m
Wed 30/922:00 -
2 stops24h 10m
Deal found 21/8R14 077
Wed 9/99:45 -
1 stop28h 50m
Mon 19/1022:20 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 20/8R14 109
Mon 28/99:45 -
1 stop36h 15m
Sun 8/1122:00 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 19/8R14 142
Mon 23/118:20 -
2 stops65h 35m
Mon 30/1120:55 -
2 stops24h 15m
Deal found 19/8R14 158

Find flight deals from South Africa to North America

Round-trip from

R13 725

One-way from

R8 209

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R17 076

Good round-trip deal

R15 938 or less

Good one-way deal

R16 137 or less
15/9-30/9
  • 15/9-30/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 15m total
  • South Africa to North America
Search Deals
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • South Africa to North America
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 244 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 502 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to North America.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to North America.
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgToronto

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

JNBYYZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

22:00-20:44

2 stops28h 44m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 10/11

21:00-18:35

2 stops38h 35m

R14 430

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

20:15-21:50

1 stop31h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/10

13:10-19:40

1 stop24h 30m

R14 510

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

20:15-18:45

2 stops28h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 25/9

10:55-19:40

1 stop26h 45m

R14 639

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

20:15-22:47

2 stops32h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/10

6:00-19:40

1 stop31h 40m

R14 783

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

19:35-12:35

1 stop24h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/1

21:50-10:25

1 stop29h 35m

R14 927

JohannesburgToronto

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

JNBYYZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

14:30-9:05

2 stops24h 35m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 12/11

10:20-20:10

1 stop26h 50m

R15 200

JohannesburgToronto

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

JNBYYZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

14:30-8:45

2 stops24h 15m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 13/11

10:20-20:10

1 stop26h 50m

R15 232

JohannesburgToronto

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

JNBYYZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

22:50-8:45

2 stops39h 55m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 25/10

11:05-13:30

1 stop20h 25m

R15 264

JohannesburgNewark

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EWR Newark

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/1

19:35-13:50

1 stop25h 15m

Newark

Sun 31/1

18:30-10:25

1 stop32h 55m

R15 280
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgToronto

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

JNBYYZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

14:30-8:05

2 stops24h 35m

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 16/11

10:20-13:30

1 stop20h 10m

R15 280

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/8

Showing 1-10 of 60 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

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.
Estimated return price

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 R16 178). Flying from South Africa to North America in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 234). 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?

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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to North America?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to North America is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing North America

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 562 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 562 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 562 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 735 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 562 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 112 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 562 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
695 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 562 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 184 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 562 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways fly from South Africa to North America in about 24h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 35m. 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 KLM. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 646. Users have also found prices from R6 191 and R6 666 on Ethiopian Air and Emirates, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to North America (average of R16 178). Flying from South Africa to North America in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 234). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to North America

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR5 661AverageR15 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 924AverageR15 356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
JetBlueCheapestR10 557AverageR17 046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search JetBlue flights
Air FranceCheapestR10 982AverageR17 253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Air France flights
DeltaCheapestR10 996AverageR16 584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 349AverageR17 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 790AverageR14 775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
American AirlinesCheapestR11 908AverageR15 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
Air CanadaCheapestR11 999AverageR14 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air Canada flights
United AirlinesCheapestR12 173AverageR16 520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to North America?

Deals for South Africa to North America flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to North America?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to North America from South Africa by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to North America with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from South Africa to North America with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to North America become cheaper?

Of course! You can now track prices for flights from South Africa to North America and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.