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 05m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, British Airways, or American Airlines 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?

R7 379 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Norse Atlantic UK. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Egyptair, with prices starting from R8 525 and R9 775, 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 Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways or Qatar Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New York to South Africa.

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to South Africa?

To save up to 30% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 21 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from New York to South Africa from R18 942 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R27 553 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

April can be a great time to fly to South Africa from New York with a flight ticket averaging about R24 107. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of April for as cheap as R14 028. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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.

R7 379+ Flights from New York to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from New York to South Africa

Round-trip from	R16 477
One-way from	R7 379
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R22 223
Good round-trip deal	R27 172 or less
Good one-way deal	R12 714 or less

Ethiopian Air
6/10-20/10
3 total stops
47h 05m total
New York to South Africa

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Norse Atlantic UK
17/11
1 total stop
29h 40m total
New York to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R20 937 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 079 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 15 September 2025.

Mon 6/1010:55EWR - JNB

1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 20/1022:50JNB - EWR

2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R16 477

Mon 29/910:55EWR - JNB

1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 6/1022:50JNB - EWR

2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R16 841

Sun 5/1021:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 16/1022:50JNB - EWR

2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R16 963

Tue 28/101:25EWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Wed 26/1117:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/9R17 119

Tue 21/1021:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 28/1014:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/9R17 119

Tue 7/1021:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 28/1014:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R17 154

Wed 3/120:25EWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 15/1217:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/9R17 206

Tue 28/101:25EWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 6/1117:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/9R17 240

Tue 28/101:25EWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Wed 5/1117:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9R17 258

Wed 3/120:25EWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Fri 12/1217:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R17 293

Tue 14/1021:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 21/1014:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R17 293

Wed 29/1011:00EWR - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 5/1123:00JNB - EWR

2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R17 449

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 15 September 2025.

Wed 19/1110:00EWR - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 26/1123:00JNB - EWR

2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/9R18 265

Mon 3/1123:20JFK - CPT

1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 10/1120:35CPT - JFK

1 stop23h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R18 647

Mon 3/1117:59LGA - CPT

2 stops35h 11mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/1122:10CPT - LGA

2 stops29h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9R18 768

Thu 9/1012:50JFK - JNB

1 stop39h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 15/1017:55JNB - JFK

1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R19 133

Tue 14/1022:40JFK - JNB

1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways

Fri 24/109:50JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9R19 671

Tue 14/1020:50EWR - DUR

1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1015:20DUR - EWR

2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R20 504

Thu 30/1021:40JFK - DUR

2 stops31h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1110:55DUR - JFK

2 stops35h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R23 161

Wed 11/220:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/320:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R23 196

Sun 8/323:00JFK - JNB

1 stop24h 35mEmirates

Thu 12/318:50JNB - JFK

2 stops30h 05mEmirates

Deal found 14/9R23 456

Sun 1/318:30LGA - CPT

1 stop17h 45mDelta

Tue 10/321:30CPT - LGA

1 stop21h 15mDelta

Deal found 13/9R23 456

Sun 1/313:00LGA - CPT

1 stop23h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 9/321:30CPT - LGA

1 stop29h 13mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9R23 456

Mon 29/91:20JFK - JNB

2 stops31h 00mRwandAir

Mon 20/1017:40JNB - JFK

2 stops27h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 15/9R23 508

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 15 September 2025.

Sun 28/920:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/1019:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R23 126

Wed 11/220:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 18/220:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R23 196

Sun 12/1020:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 27/1020:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R23 265

Sat 18/1020:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/1122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R23 439

Wed 29/1021:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1120:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R24 064

Sun 12/1020:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 20/1019:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R24 758

Sun 26/1021:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 29/1120:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R24 932

Wed 11/220:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/322:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R24 932

Sat 27/920:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/1021:20JNB - EWR

Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R24 984

Sun 28/920:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 14/1021:20JNB - EWR

Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R25 001

Fri 31/1021:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 27/1120:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R25 800

Thu 30/1021:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/1122:00JNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R25 800

Last-minute flights from New York to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to South Africa. Data last updated 15 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 21/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 7/1014:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/9R18 421

Sun 21/922:00JFK - JNB

1 stop29h 35mQatar Airways

Wed 24/93:10JNB - JFK

2 stops42h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R18 629

Sun 21/91:20JFK - JNB

3 stops34h 15mQatar Airways

Fri 3/1020:25JNB - JFK

1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R18 907

Mon 22/913:45JFK - CPT

2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/99:00CPT - JFK

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R18 230

Mon 22/913:45JFK - CPT

2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1015:55CPT - JFK

2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R18 369

Mon 22/913:45JFK - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways

Sun 28/914:30CPT - JFK

2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R18 490

Mon 22/90:35JFK - JNB

1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 21/1017:50JNB - JFK

1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R18 786

Tue 23/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 30/914:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/9R17 484

Tue 23/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 21/1014:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/9R17 657

Wed 24/913:45JFK - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways

Sun 28/914:30CPT - JFK

2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R18 751

Thu 25/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 29/98:20JNB - EWR

2 stops41h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/9R18 872

Wed 29/1020:40JFK - DUR

2 stops34h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 5/1116:00DUR - JFK

2 stops26h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9R18 386

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 15 September 2025.

Mon 17/1118:05JFK - CPT

1 stop29h 40mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 14/9R7 379

Wed 22/1013:45JFK - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/9R8 507

Wed 24/913:45JFK - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R8 525

Fri 14/110:25EWR - CPT

2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R8 559

Fri 14/1118:05JFK - CPT

1 stop32h 55mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 13/9R8 612

Sun 16/1112:45JFK - CPT

1 stop34h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/9R8 716

Mon 29/913:00EWR - JNB

1 stop36h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 13/9R8 837

Mon 17/1117:40EWR - CPT

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R8 924

Mon 20/1013:45JFK - CPT

2 stops42h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R9 011

Mon 22/913:45JFK - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R9 358

Mon 22/913:45JFK - CPT

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R9 410

Sat 27/913:00EWR - JNB

1 stop36h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 15/9R9 428

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to South Africa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 19/11

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

23:00-19:15

2 stops27h 15m

R18 265

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 2/10

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/10

14:30-9:00

2 stops24h 30m

R18 265

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

23:20-8:05

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

20:35-12:35

1 stop23h 00m

R18 647

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/11

17:59-12:10

2 stops35h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

22:10-20:24

2 stops29h 14m

R18 768

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

12:50-10:35

1 stop39h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

17:55-22:40

1 stop34h 45m

R19 133

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

19:40-11:50

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

17:15-17:45

1 stop31h 30m

R19 150

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/11

23:20-8:05

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/11

22:10-21:05

1 stop29h 55m

R19 515

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/11

21:35-8:05

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

18:55-17:15

1 stop29h 20m

R19 515

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/10

22:40-8:20

1 stop27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

9:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

R19 671

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/11

12:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

19:10-22:25

1 stop34h 15m

R19 897

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from New York to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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?

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

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 Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to South Africa

The most flights from NYC to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

8 929 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

861 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

280 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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 05m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, British Airways, or American Airlines 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?
R7 379 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Norse Atlantic UK. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Egyptair, with prices starting from R8 525 and R9 775, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from New York to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 607	AverageR15 370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR15 043	AverageR22 872	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 875	AverageR21 656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR19 039	AverageR23 155	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR20 016	AverageR21 546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR23 189	AverageR29 948	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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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 15 September 2025.