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 20h. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from New York to South Africa is about 12585 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 226 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Egyptair and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R9 932 and R13 260, respectively.

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 New York to South Africa?

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

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

Consider United Airlines, Ethiopian Air or Kenya Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying 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.

R8 226+ Flights from New York to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from New York to South Africa

Round-trip from	R15 939
One-way from	R8 226
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R22 134
Good round-trip deal	R26 224 or less
Good one-way deal	R20 274 or less

Turkish Airlines
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2 total stops
64h 40m total
New York to South Africa

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Kenya Airways
27/4
1 total stop
26h 25m total
New York to South Africa

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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 16 November 2025.

Sun 23/1121:15EWR - JNB

2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air

Tue 23/1214:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/11R17 100

Wed 19/1120:55JFK - JNB

2 stops40h 15mEthiopian Air

Wed 3/1223:00JNB - JFK

2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/11R17 765

Mon 17/1113:40JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/111:35JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11R17 782

Mon 1/1220:55JFK - JNB

1 stop24h 00mEthiopian Air

Fri 5/1223:00JNB - JFK

1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/11R18 055

Wed 31/1213:45JFK - JNB

1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways

Fri 6/21:35JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/11R18 072

Tue 2/1220:55JFK - JNB

2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air

Sat 6/1214:30JNB - JFK

2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/11R18 158

Fri 21/1121:15EWR - JNB

2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air

Thu 22/114:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/11R18 209

Thu 27/1120:05JFK - JNB

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sat 6/1219:10JNB - JFK

1 stop34h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/11R18 363

Tue 25/1121:15EWR - JNB

2 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air

Tue 23/1214:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/11R18 397

Mon 1/1210:20JFK - JNB

1 stop39h 20mQatar Airways

Sun 7/1216:50JNB - JFK

2 stops46h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/11R18 482

Sun 16/1121:15EWR - JNB

2 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air

Thu 20/1123:00JNB - EWR

2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/11R18 499

Wed 19/1113:45JFK - JNB

1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways

Sat 6/1212:05JNB - JFK

1 stop25h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/11R18 516

Best flights from New York to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New York to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

Wed 11/20:20JFK - JNB

1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines

Sun 22/219:05JNB - JFK

1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/11R18 363

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Sat 21/23:10JNB - JFK

2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/11R19 113

Mon 23/311:00EWR - CPT

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Thu 26/313:50CPT - EWR

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/11R20 172

Mon 9/313:00EWR - JNB

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Mon 16/321:45JNB - EWR

1 stop42h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 15/11R20 649

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2 stops38h 35mSWISS

Sun 8/314:40DUR - JFK

2 stops33h 00mSWISS

Deal found 13/11R20 684

Sun 1/317:59EWR - CPT

1 stop18h 16mDelta

Tue 31/320:05CPT - EWR

1 stop25h 00mDelta

Deal found 15/11R21 707

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1 stop40h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 20/221:30CPT - EWR

1 stop20h 23mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/11R21 793

Mon 9/316:00LGA - JNB

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/319:20JNB - LGA

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11R22 185

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Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 23/319:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/11R22 817

Wed 14/115:40EWR - JNB

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2 stops26h 15mKLM

Deal found 14/11R22 919

Sun 8/323:55EWR - JNB

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2 stops37h 55mEmirates

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Sun 22/221:35EWR - JNB

1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways

Thu 5/322:00JNB - EWR

1 stop22h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/11R23 551

Wed 10/1213:45JFK - CPT

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Sat 20/1214:20CPT - JFK

1 stop23h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/11R25 155

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Sat 11/43:10JNB - JFK

2 stops42h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/11R19 113

Sun 8/313:50JFK - JNB

1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/319:05JNB - JFK

1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/11R19 916

Tue 24/219:00EWR - CPT

1 stop41h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 13/321:30CPT - EWR

1 stop26h 26mVirgin Atlantic

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Mon 9/313:00EWR - JNB

1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/318:50JNB - EWR

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops37h 25mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop18h 21mDelta

Mon 9/223:45CPT - EWR

2 stops30h 30mDelta

Deal found 14/11R22 407

Thu 12/26:00EWR - JNB

3 stops38h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 22/214:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/11R22 458

Thu 12/39:00EWR - CPT

1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines

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Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/11R22 902

Wed 1/422:20JFK - JNB

2 stops29h 55mEmirates

Wed 22/419:10JNB - JFK

2 stops29h 45mEmirates

Deal found 14/11R23 107

Sun 8/31:20JFK - JNB

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 16/316:50JNB - JFK

2 stops28h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/11R21 554

Tue 24/221:00JFK - CPT

2 stops27h 40mSWISS

Fri 13/39:25CPT - JFK

1 stop34h 40mSWISS

Deal found 14/11R24 267

Fri 5/1219:10JFK - CPT

1 stop29h 55mBritish Airways

Tue 13/118:55CPT - JFK

1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/11R24 523

Mon 9/314:00LGA - JNB

1 stop23h 00mDelta

Mon 16/319:20JNB - LGA

2 stops28h 05mDelta

Deal found 15/11R22 407

Thu 12/26:00EWR - CPT

1 stop27h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 28/220:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/11R22 902

Wed 18/36:00EWR - JNB

3 stops39h 55mEthiopian Air

Tue 14/414:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/11R22 936

Mon 11/517:30JFK - CPT

1 stop30h 30mKLM

Sun 31/523:15CPT - JFK

1 stop23h 50mKLM

Deal found 13/11R25 377

Wed 13/522:00JFK - HLA

3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/69:00HLA - JFK

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11R23 755

Direct flights from New York to South Africa
Explore direct flight options from New York to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

Fri 6/220:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/319:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/11R22 817

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Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/220:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11R22 834

Tue 13/120:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

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Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/11R23 670

Sun 4/120:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 19/120:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11R23 721

Fri 9/120:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 22/120:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/11R23 755

Sun 12/420:40EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 27/419:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/11R24 523

Sun 11/120:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 26/122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/11R24 523

Wed 1/420:40EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/419:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11R24 540

Wed 31/1220:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 19/122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11R24 540

Sat 3/120:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 19/122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11R24 574

Sun 4/120:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 14/120:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/11R25 377

Thu 25/1220:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 19/122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/11R25 377

Last-minute flights from New York to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to South Africa. Data last updated 16 November 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 16/1121:15EWR - JNB

2 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air

Thu 20/1123:00JNB - EWR

2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/11R18 499

Mon 17/1113:40JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/111:35JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11R17 782

Mon 17/1113:40JFK - JNB

1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/119:25JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11R18 755

Wed 19/1120:55JFK - JNB

2 stops40h 15mEthiopian Air

Wed 3/1223:00JNB - JFK

2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/11R17 765

Wed 19/1113:45JFK - JNB

1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways

Fri 5/121:35JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/11R18 516

Fri 21/1121:15EWR - JNB

2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air

Thu 22/114:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/11R18 209

Thu 27/1112:50JFK - JNB

1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sat 6/1219:10JNB - JFK

1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/11R18 363

Mon 1/1220:55JFK - JNB

1 stop24h 00mEthiopian Air

Fri 5/1223:00JNB - JFK

1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/11R18 055

Mon 1/1210:20JFK - JNB

1 stop39h 20mQatar Airways

Sun 7/1216:50JNB - JFK

2 stops46h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/11R18 482

Tue 2/1220:55JFK - JNB

2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air

Sat 6/1214:30JNB - JFK

2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/11R18 158

Wed 3/1220:55JFK - JNB

2 stops33h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 15/128:20JNB - JFK

2 stops41h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/11R18 567

Wed 31/1213:45JFK - JNB

1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways

Fri 6/21:35JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/11R18 072

One-way flights from New York to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from New York to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

Mon 27/413:45JFK - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/11R8 226

Mon 2/213:45JFK - CPT

2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/11R8 328

Fri 27/213:45JFK - CPT

2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/11R8 413

Tue 25/1118:05JFK - CPT

1 stop32h 55mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 14/11R8 652

Tue 30/1213:45JFK - CPT

1 stop25h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/11R8 772

Sun 15/313:45JFK - CPT

2 stops41h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/11R8 823

Fri 27/313:45JFK - CPT

2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/11R8 857

Sun 1/213:45JFK - CPT

2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/11R8 908

Fri 27/313:45JFK - CPT

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11R9 164

Mon 9/318:55JFK - JNB

2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11R9 471

Wed 11/317:39EWR - JNB

2 stops32h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11R9 523

Mon 9/318:55JFK - HLA

2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11R9 727

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

0:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R18 363

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

10:20-15:25

1 stop22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

3:10-15:00

2 stops42h 50m

R19 113

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 30/3

1:20-16:10

1 stop32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

3:10-15:10

2 stops42h 00m

R19 113

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

13:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:05-18:45

1 stop29h 40m

R19 916

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 23/3

11:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

R20 172

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/3

20:05-13:30

2 stops34h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/3

16:00-23:25

2 stops37h 25m

R20 359

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 9/3

13:00-7:10

1 stop36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

21:45-10:00

1 stop42h 15m

R20 649

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/3

16:25-14:00

2 stops38h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/3

14:40-17:40

2 stops33h 00m

R20 684

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

1:20-8:40

1 stop25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

16:50-15:35

2 stops28h 45m

R21 554

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 1/3

17:59-19:15

1 stop18h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

20:05-15:05

1 stop25h 00m

R21 707

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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 447). Flying from New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 643). 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?

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?

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 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

9 016 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 016 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 016 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 045 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 016 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

894 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 016 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

287 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 016 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 526 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 016 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

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 20h. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from New York to South Africa is about 12585 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 226 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Egyptair and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R9 932 and R13 260, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from New York to South Africa?
While some choose either Newark - Cape Town Intl or New York John F Kennedy Intl - 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 447). Flying from New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 643). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 983	AverageR21 178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 214	AverageR15 107	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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