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 22h 15m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from New York to South Africa is about 12822 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 582 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 United Airlines, with prices starting from R9 098 and R11 992, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl or Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Newark - Cape Town Intl 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.

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Average price	R29 508

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to South Africa (average of R23 143). Flying from New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R29 791). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to South Africa?

The price you pay for your flight from New York to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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10 454 reviews

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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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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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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.

Kenya Airways

6,7

Okay

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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.

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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 22h 15m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from New York to South Africa is about 12822 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 582 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 United Airlines, with prices starting from R9 098 and R11 992, 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Newark - Cape Town Intl 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to South Africa (average of R23 143). Flying from New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R29 791). 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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