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Cheap flights from South Africa to North America from R8 524

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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jul 15 — Jul 221
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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 789

One-way from

R8 524

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 903

Good round-trip deal

R17 380 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 882 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 28/9-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 45m total
  • South Africa to North America
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 2/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • South Africa to North America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 512 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 358 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 10 July 2025.

Sun 28/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 21/1015:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/7R14 789
Tue 30/917:50JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 8/100:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R14 860
Sun 13/717:00JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 28/720:00JFK - JNB
1 stop32h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/7R14 878
Sun 19/1021:55JNB - JFK
1 stop32h 57mDelta
Sun 26/1012:30JFK - JNB
2 stops27h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/7R15 180
Sun 19/1021:55JNB - LGA
1 stop31h 48mDelta
Sun 26/1011:00LGA - JNB
2 stops29h 05mDelta
Deal found 9/7R15 180
Thu 10/723:15JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Mon 11/817:30JFK - JNB
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Deal found 9/7R15 251
Mon 29/920:30JNB - YVR
2 stops36h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 12/119:35YVR - JNB
2 stops29h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/7R15 251
Wed 1/1019:35JNB - YVR
2 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1215:30YVR - JNB
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7R15 323
Tue 15/723:15JNB - EWR
2 stops25h 55mDelta
Wed 6/815:39EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 41mDelta
Deal found 9/7R15 340
Sun 20/718:50JNB - YVR
2 stops28h 55mKLM
Sun 18/111:39YVR - JNB
2 stops38h 11mKLM
Deal found 9/7R15 358
Sun 19/1017:55JNB - EWR
1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/101:25EWR - JNB
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R15 394
Wed 1/1019:35JNB - YVR
1 stop28h 15mAir Canada
Tue 30/1215:30YVR - JNB
1 stop29h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 8/7R15 429

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 10 July 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 28/9

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/10

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

R14 789

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

17:50-10:55

1 stop23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/10

0:35-10:35

1 stop28h 00m

R14 860

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

17:00-7:35

1 stop20h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/10

13:45-0:25

1 stop28h 40m

R14 985

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

21:55-0:52

1 stop32h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/10

12:30-22:05

2 stops27h 35m

R15 180

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

21:55-23:43

1 stop31h 48m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 26/10

11:00-22:05

2 stops29h 05m

R15 180

JohannesburgVancouver

JNB - YVR

JNBYVR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

20:30-23:58

2 stops36h 28m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 12/1

19:35-11:30

2 stops29h 55m

R15 251

JohannesburgVancouver

JNB - YVR

JNBYVR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

19:35-21:53

2 stops35h 18m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 30/12

15:30-15:35

2 stops38h 05m

R15 323

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

23:59-19:08

2 stops26h 09m

Newark

Sun 16/11

14:45-22:05

2 stops24h 20m

R15 340

JohannesburgVancouver

JNB - YVR

JNBYVR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

18:50-14:45

2 stops28h 55m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 18/1

11:39-11:50

2 stops38h 11m

R15 358

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

17:55-22:35

1 stop34h 40m

Newark

Sat 25/10

1:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

R15 394

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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 081). 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 10 July 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 10 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta 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.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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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 Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 524. Users have also found prices from R8 880 and R9 414 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.

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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 081). 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
SWISSCheapestR11 242AverageR18 312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 682AverageR21 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 850AverageR13 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 940AverageR21 421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 942AverageR21 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapestR13 091AverageR21 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 286AverageR18 012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR13 342AverageR19 852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR13 517AverageR19 235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 697AverageR18 231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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