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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R10 146

LAX — JNB
Nov 13 — Nov 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from USA to South Africa

Sun 1/119:10 -
2 stops32h 15m
Tue 10/1117:00 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 10/10R15 591
Mon 19/106:55 -
2 stops26h 55m
Mon 26/1017:00 -
2 stops29h 59m
Deal found 10/10R15 706
Sun 8/119:42 -
2 stops31h 43m
Sun 15/1117:00 -
2 stops24h 41m
Deal found 9/10R15 723
Fri 16/1010:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Sun 18/1014:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Deal found 12/10R15 838
Mon 9/119:10 -
2 stops23h 40m
Mon 16/1117:00 -
2 stops24h 41m
Deal found 10/10R15 871
Thu 26/1122:30 -
1 stop30h 35m
Thu 3/1217:15 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 12/10R15 987
Thu 12/1121:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Wed 25/1118:50 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 14/10R16 003
Tue 17/119:10 -
2 stops23h 40m
Mon 30/1112:05 -
2 stops30h 08m
Deal found 13/10R16 086
Fri 13/1110:25 -
1 stop29h 35m
Sun 22/1117:15 -
1 stop44h 55m
Deal found 12/10R16 152
Mon 19/1010:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sun 20/1214:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 10/10R16 267
Thu 5/1123:30 -
1 stop40h 30m
Thu 19/1117:15 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 13/10R16 284
Tue 10/1121:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Tue 8/1218:50 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 12/10R16 284

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Round-trip from

R15 426

One-way from

R10 146

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R29 036

Good round-trip deal

R37 181 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 874 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/1-26/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 15m total
  • USA to South Africa
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12/11-31/12
  • 12/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 527 potential savings vs. average return price).
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BostonJohannesburg

BOS Boston Logan Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOSJNB

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 12/11

17:15-8:25

2 stops32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 146

MiamiJohannesburg

MIA Miami - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MIAJNB

Miami

Thu 26/11

21:45-10:40

1 stop29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 509

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Thu 31/12

22:30-23:00

1 stop41h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 707

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Thu 8/4

10:35-23:20

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 740

BostonJohannesburg

BOS Boston Logan Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOSJNB

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 21/1

17:15-8:25

2 stops32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 054

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX Los Angeles - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 30/11

16:25-7:10

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 169

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Sun 4/4

22:30-11:50

1 stop31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 235

BostonJohannesburg

BOS Boston Logan Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOSJNB

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 3/11

21:20-15:35

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 433

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Mon 23/11

10:25-12:05

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 565

BostonJohannesburg

BOS Boston Logan Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOSJNB

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 1/12

19:50-8:40

3 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 582

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Best time to book a flight from USA to South Africa

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to South Africa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R22 206). Flying from USA to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 637). 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.

How often are flights from the United States to South Africa delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between United States and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 148 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from USA to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from USA to South Africa, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from the United States to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 587 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 587 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 587 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
695 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 587 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 360 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 587 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 721 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 587 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 042 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 587 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from USA to South Africa?

    For as low as R16 465, Turkish Airlines can have you in South Africa from USA in 28h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12336 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to South Africa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R7 764 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R8 408 and Qatar Airways from R9 008 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on USA to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from USA to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to South Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R22 206). Flying from USA to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 637). 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 10 airlines flying from USA to South Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 046AverageR28 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 651AverageR26 041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR16 252AverageR20 247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 270AverageR17 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 757AverageR19 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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JetBlueCheapestR16 845AverageR33 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestR17 106AverageR28 981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 962AverageR26 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR18 530AverageR20 866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR21 016AverageR32 828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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