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Cheap flights from New York to South Africa from R7 958

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — JNB
Jan 17 — Jan 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New York to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.

Wed 31/1210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 31/313:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/12R20 054
Mon 29/1213:45JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 26/117:00JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R20 959
Wed 31/1213:45JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways
Mon 12/112:05JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R21 110
Tue 30/1213:45JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/38:20JNB - JFK
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R22 266
Wed 24/1218:25JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 14/119:35JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12R22 484
Tue 30/1213:45JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Sat 17/117:00JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R22 835
Tue 30/1213:45JFK - DUR
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/18:30DUR - JFK
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R22 986
Wed 31/1213:45JFK - DUR
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/120:25DUR - JFK
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R23 020
Wed 31/128:05JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 31/318:50CPT - JFK
1 stop32h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12R23 070
Thu 25/1213:59EWR - JNB
2 stops34h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/122:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12R23 154
Tue 30/1213:45JFK - DUR
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/119:25DUR - JFK
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R23 170
Tue 30/1213:45JFK - DUR
2 stops42h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 28/115:20DUR - JFK
2 stops46h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R23 221

Find flight deals from New York to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 514

One-way from

R7 958

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R26 873

Good round-trip deal

R27 589 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 631 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/1-12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • New York to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 25m total
  • New York to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R44 384 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 598 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to South Africa.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to South Africa 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 18 December 2025.
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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 28/5

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R16 553

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 18/3

11:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R16 553

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 29/4

10:55-13:00

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R17 106

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 13/3

11:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

R17 792

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 1/5

21:45-0:05

2 stops20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R18 747

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

20:05-13:30

2 stops34h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 6/2

16:00-11:05

2 stops26h 05m

R19 585

NewarkDurban

EWR - DUR

EWRDUR

Newark

Mon 19/1

22:00-13:55

2 stops32h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 27/1

15:20-13:55

2 stops29h 35m

R19 987

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 29/4

0:40-10:35

1 stop27h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

18:00-22:45

1 stop34h 45m

R20 054

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 31/3

0:40-10:35

1 stop27h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

18:00-22:45

1 stop34h 45m

R20 222

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 20/1

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R22 132

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Best time to book a flight from New York to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to South Africa

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to South Africa (average of R8 260). Flying from New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 300). 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 NYC to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to South Africa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New York to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to South Africa flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 18 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from New York to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 095 reviews
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Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 095 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 095 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 105 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 095 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
912 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 095 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
287 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 095 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 589 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 095 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to South Africa. 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 New York to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to South Africa in 24h 10m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, or SWISS to get the fastest option. The distance from New York to South Africa is about 12855 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to South Africa one-way?

    R8 630 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Egyptair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R10 961 and R11 914, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to South Africa?

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl or Newark - Cape Town Intl, Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from New York to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to South Africa?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to South Africa (average of R8 260). Flying from New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 300). 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 6 airlines flying from New York to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New York to South Africa. 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 18 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 800AverageR20 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 954AverageR14 458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 516AverageR20 003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 284AverageR21 204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR18 372AverageR21 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR22 376AverageR28 896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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