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Cheap flights from New York to South Africa from R8 325

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — JNB
Nov 18 — Nov 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 19 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 737

One-way from

R8 325

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R24 542

Good round-trip deal

R26 650 or less

Good one-way deal

R20 605 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/11-19/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • New York to South Africa
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 10/11
  • 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 (R19 038 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 355 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 19 October 2025.

Thu 6/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/10R16 737
Mon 8/120:25EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/1217:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/10R16 755
Thu 13/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/214:30JNB - EWR
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/10R16 824
Thu 6/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 13/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10R16 946
Sun 2/1121:15EWR - JNB
1 stop23h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/1123:00JNB - EWR
1 stop27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/10R17 136
Mon 27/1021:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/1123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R17 345
Mon 17/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/1123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/10R17 362
Sat 25/1022:40JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Thu 6/119:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/10R17 414
Wed 10/1210:20JFK - JNB
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 24/1216:50JNB - JFK
2 stops29h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/10R17 449
Sat 25/1022:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 2/1123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R17 466
Tue 18/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 24/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/10R17 483
Wed 22/101:20JFK - JNB
1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 7/113:10JNB - JFK
2 stops35h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/10R17 501

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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 19 October 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 30/3

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

R17 466

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/12

12:50-13:30

2 stops41h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 17/12

16:00-11:05

2 stops26h 05m

R18 437

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/3

22:55-8:20

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

9:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

R18 836

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

20:40-10:50

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:05-23:25

1 stop34h 20m

R20 050

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/11

20:05-13:30

2 stops34h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 23/11

16:00-18:10

2 stops33h 10m

R20 068

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 154

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/11

0:20-13:30

2 stops30h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 19/11

16:00-22:25

2 stops37h 25m

R20 536

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/11

0:30-20:10

3 stops36h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 21/11

19:35-18:55

3 stops30h 20m

R21 698

NewarkDurban

EWR - DUR

EWRDUR

Newark

Tue 30/12

0:25-14:00

2 stops30h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 28/1

16:00-22:30

2 stops37h 30m

R21 819

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sat 14/3

9:00-19:15

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

21:30-11:47

1 stop20h 17m

R22 583

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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 534). Flying from New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 964). 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 19 October 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.

Weekly flight availability from New York to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to South Africa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 October 2025.

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 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 19 October 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
8 994 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 994 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 994 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 016 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 994 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
875 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 994 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
284 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 994 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 461 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 994 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

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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 28h 15m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from New York to South Africa is about 12566 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 325 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 447 and R9 036, 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 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to South Africa (average of R8 534). Flying from New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 964). 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 19 October 2025.
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 146AverageR21 524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 592AverageR15 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 028AverageR22 849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 858AverageR21 634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR19 019AverageR24 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR23 639AverageR30 424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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