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Cheap flights from New York to South Africa from R8 413

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — JNB
Dec 5 — Dec 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 302

One-way from

R8 413

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R22 638

Good round-trip deal

R26 821 or less

Good one-way deal

R20 736 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/1-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • New York to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 25m total
  • New York to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R19 737 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 464 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to South Africa.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) 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 5 November 2025.

Sat 6/120:25EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/1217:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11R17 192
Sat 29/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 20/1223:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/11R17 681
Sat 29/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1223:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11R17 733
Wed 31/1210:00EWR - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/214:30JNB - EWR
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/11R17 751
Wed 3/1220:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 31/314:30JNB - JFK
2 stops35h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11R17 768
Tue 11/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 26/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11R17 768
Mon 24/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/1114:30JNB - JFK
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/11R17 786
Wed 3/1212:50JFK - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 31/317:55JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/11R17 803
Wed 12/110:25EWR - JNB
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 20/1119:10JNB - EWR
1 stop34h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11R17 803
Sat 8/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/223:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/11R17 821
Mon 17/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/118:20JNB - JFK
2 stops41h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/11R17 838
Wed 26/1112:50JFK - DUR
2 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/1216:00DUR - JFK
2 stops37h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11R17 856

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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 5 November 2025.
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NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 19/1

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

16:40-22:45

1 stop36h 05m

R19 252

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 20/1

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

16:40-22:45

1 stop36h 05m

R19 252

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 3/4

21:45-0:05

2 stops20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R19 811

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 23/1

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/4

16:40-22:45

1 stop36h 05m

R19 950

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 23/1

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

16:40-22:45

1 stop36h 05m

R19 950

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Thu 22/1

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

16:40-22:45

1 stop36h 05m

R19 950

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

21:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

19:50-20:00

3 stops30h 10m

R21 067

NewarkDurban

EWR - DUR

EWRDUR

Newark

Wed 4/3

18:40-14:00

2 stops36h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/3

14:40-21:30

2 stops36h 50m

R21 154

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/1

13:45-7:15

2 stops34h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 26/1

21:30-6:35

2 stops40h 05m

R22 970

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

20:55-9:25

3 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

R23 301

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

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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 640). Flying from New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R20 090). 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 5 November 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 5 November 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
9 004 reviews
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Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

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
9 004 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 004 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

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
4 031 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 004 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

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
889 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 004 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

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
6,8
Okay
286 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 004 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

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
7 496 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 004 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

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

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 20h 20m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, 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 413 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 Norse Atlantic UK and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R8 553 and R12 742, respectively.

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

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or New York LaGuardia - Johannesburg OR Tambo, 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 640). Flying from New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R20 090). 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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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 5 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 210AverageR21 660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 537AverageR15 451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 123AverageR21 605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 964AverageR21 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR19 140AverageR24 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR23 323AverageR30 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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