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 Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or Kenya Airways 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 116 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 592 and R8 962, 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 - 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 25% 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 R20 106 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R29 068 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 602. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of April for as cheap as R14 243. 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.

R8 116+ Flights from New York to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from New York to South Africa

Round-trip from	R17 201
One-way from	R8 116
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R23 240
Good round-trip deal	R27 911 or less
Good one-way deal	R12 893 or less

Ethiopian Air
28/9-8/10
4 total stops
51h 05m total
New York to South Africa

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Norse Atlantic UK
10/11
1 total stop
29h 40m total
New York to South Africa

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 944 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 2 September 2025.

Sun 14/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 28/914:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/9R17 201

Sun 14/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 30/914:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8R17 307

Tue 16/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 30/914:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8R17 360

Tue 23/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 21/1014:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/8R17 395

Tue 2/120:25EWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 11/1217:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/8R17 412

Tue 2/1221:15EWR - JNB

2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air

Thu 18/1214:30JNB - EWR

1 stop24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/9R17 448

Mon 20/100:30EWR - CPT

1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 11/1117:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/9R17 518

Wed 15/1010:55EWR - JNB

1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air

Wed 22/1022:50JNB - EWR

2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8R17 641

Mon 20/100:30EWR - CPT

1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 5/1117:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 31/8R17 712

Thu 27/1121:15EWR - JNB

2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air

Thu 4/1214:30JNB - EWR

1 stop24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/9R17 729

Mon 20/1019:50JFK - DUR

2 stops35h 25mTurkish Airlines

Fri 31/1016:00DUR - JFK

2 stops37h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/9R17 747

Mon 29/913:00EWR - JNB

1 stop36h 10mEgyptair

Mon 6/1021:45JNB - EWR

1 stop42h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 1/9R17 835

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 2 September 2025.

Mon 20/1019:50JFK - DUR

2 stops35h 25mTurkish Airlines

Fri 31/1016:00DUR - JFK

2 stops37h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/9R17 747

Thu 16/1021:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 30/1014:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8R17 993

Wed 17/913:45JFK - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways

Tue 30/914:30CPT - JFK

2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 2/9R18 663

Wed 15/1018:20JFK - CPT

1 stop21h 40mNorse Atlantic UK

Mon 3/1112:30CPT - JFK

1 stop34h 25mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 31/8R18 909

Wed 24/913:45JFK - CPT

1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1015:20CPT - JFK

2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/9R19 349

Sun 5/1014:55JFK - JNB

1 stop35h 35mEtihad Airways

Tue 14/109:50JNB - JFK

1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 1/9R20 617

Tue 16/922:00JFK - JNB

1 stop29h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 30/920:25JNB - JFK

1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/8R20 846

Tue 18/1110:06LGA - CPT

2 stops38h 59mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/1218:55CPT - LGA

2 stops32h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 31/8R22 483

Mon 26/110:28LGA - CPT

1 stop22h 42mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/220:50CPT - LGA

1 stop28h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/8R23 786

Sat 7/217:00LGA - CPT

1 stop19h 15mDelta

Sun 15/221:30CPT - LGA

1 stop24h 14mDelta

Deal found 31/8R23 786

Wed 3/120:25EWR - CPT

1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 11/1217:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/9R18 170

Sun 16/1121:15EWR - JNB

2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air

Sun 30/1114:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8R18 187

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 2 September 2025.

Sun 1/320:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 14/319:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/8R22 201

Sun 21/920:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/1019:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/9R22 272

Sun 14/920:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 27/919:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/8R23 469

Sun 12/1020:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/1120:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/9R23 522

Sun 14/920:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 30/921:20JNB - EWR

Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/8R23 927

Wed 24/920:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/1019:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/9R24 402

Sat 20/920:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/1021:20JNB - EWR

Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/9R24 772

Fri 17/1020:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 17/1120:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/9R25 106

Tue 11/1120:35EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1220:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/8R25 282

Wed 17/920:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 24/921:20JNB - EWR

Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/9R25 282

Sun 21/920:50EWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/1021:20JNB - EWR

Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/9R25 406

Fri 17/1020:25EWR - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 22/1120:50CPT - EWR

Nonstop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/9R25 987

Last-minute flights from New York to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to South Africa. Data last updated 2 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 11/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 22/922:50JNB - EWR

2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/9R17 905

Sun 14/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 28/914:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/9R17 201

Sun 14/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 30/914:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8R17 307

Tue 16/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 30/914:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8R17 360

Sun 21/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/1014:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/9R17 765

Sun 21/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 7/1014:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/9R17 870

Mon 29/913:00EWR - JNB

1 stop36h 10mEgyptair

Mon 6/1021:45JNB - EWR

1 stop42h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 1/9R17 835

Tue 30/921:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 7/1014:30JNB - EWR

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/9R17 536

Wed 15/1010:55EWR - JNB

1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air

Wed 22/1022:50JNB - EWR

2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8R17 641

Mon 20/100:30EWR - CPT

1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 11/1117:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/9R17 518

Mon 20/100:30EWR - CPT

1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 5/1117:15CPT - EWR

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 31/8R17 712

Tue 21/1021:45EWR - JNB

2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 27/1023:00JNB - EWR

2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/9R17 395

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 2 September 2025.

Mon 10/1118:05JFK - CPT

1 stop29h 40mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 31/8R8 116

Tue 11/1118:05JFK - CPT

1 stop32h 55mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 31/8R8 469

Wed 17/913:45JFK - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 31/8R8 592

Sun 16/1123:45JFK - CPT

2 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/8R8 609

Fri 14/1118:05JFK - CPT

1 stop32h 55mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 31/8R8 803

Mon 10/1117:40EWR - CPT

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/8R8 856

Sun 16/1118:05JFK - CPT

1 stop32h 55mNorse Atlantic UK

Deal found 31/8R8 891

Mon 15/912:55JFK - JNB

1 stop36h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 2/9R8 962

Mon 29/912:55JFK - JNB

1 stop36h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 1/9R8 979

Wed 10/913:00EWR - JNB

1 stop36h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 1/9R8 997

Mon 29/913:00EWR - JNB

1 stop36h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 31/8R9 014

Mon 10/1118:05JFK - JNB

2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/8R9 190

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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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JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/10

19:50-13:15

2 stops35h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 31/10

16:00-23:25

2 stops37h 25m

R17 747

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 16/10

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R17 993

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 3/12

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R18 170

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 3/12

0:25-11:50

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

17:15-22:30

1 stop36h 15m

R18 170

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 16/11

21:15-3:55

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

14:30-7:55

2 stops24h 25m

R18 187

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 19/11

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

14:30-7:55

2 stops24h 25m

R18 258

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 20/11

21:15-3:55

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

14:30-7:55

2 stops24h 25m

R18 258

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 5/10

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R18 522

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 1/10

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

22:50-19:45

2 stops26h 55m

R18 522

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/9

13:45-22:10

1 stop26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

14:30-7:35

2 stops23h 05m

R18 663

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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

8 937 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

8 937 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 937 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

3 953 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 937 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??

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

851 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 937 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??

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

280 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 937 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??

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 344 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 937 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??

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 24h 10m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or Kenya Airways 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 116 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 592 and R8 962, 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, 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 812	AverageR15 586	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR15 255	AverageR23 194	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 112	AverageR22 283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR19 306	AverageR23 480	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR20 298	AverageR21 849	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR23 996	AverageR30 998	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 2 September 2025.