How long is the flight from Boston to South Africa?

Departing from Boston to South Africa will take you 22h 35m. Boston and South Africa are separated by a distance of 12645 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Boston to South Africa?

While some choose either Boston Logan Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Boston Logan Intl - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, Boston Logan Intl - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Boston to South Africa.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Boston to South Africa?

JetBlue, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic are the most popular airlines when flying from Boston to South Africa.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BOS to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Boston to South Africa as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Boston to South Africa?

Most people fly from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) if they book a flight from Boston to South Africa. Boston Logan Intl is conveniently located just 4,2 km from Boston’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Boston to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Boston to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Boston to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Boston to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Boston to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Boston to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Average price	R19 797

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BOS Boston Logan Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Boston to South Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to South Africa (average of R18 481). Flying from Boston to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R27 900). 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.

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

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Boston to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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United Airlines

7,4

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Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

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7,4

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8,0

Excellent

Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

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United Airlines

7,4

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8,0

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Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

JetBlue

7,1

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United Airlines

7,4

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

British Airways

6,7

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United Airlines

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8,0

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Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Boston to South Africa?
Most people fly from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) if they book a flight from Boston to South Africa. Boston Logan Intl is conveniently located just 4,2 km from Boston’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Boston to South Africa?
Departing from Boston to South Africa will take you 22h 35m. Boston and South Africa are separated by a distance of 12645 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Boston to South Africa?
While some choose either Boston Logan Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Boston Logan Intl - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, Boston Logan Intl - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Boston to South Africa.
Can I find deals for flights from Boston to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Boston to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Boston to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Boston to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Boston to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Boston to South Africa 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 Boston to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to South Africa (average of R18 481). Flying from Boston to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R27 900). 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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