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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R8 031

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
May 1 — May 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from USA to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 April 2026.

Sun 19/40:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/617:50
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R14 220
Tue 27/101:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/1119:05
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop35h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R14 612
Sun 4/100:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 21/1018:00
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R14 629
Tue 15/90:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 30/918:00
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/3R14 646
Mon 5/100:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 15/1017:50
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/3R14 731
Sun 10/519:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 26/517:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R14 902
Tue 13/100:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 29/1019:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3R14 902
Sat 22/80:25
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/917:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/3R14 919
Mon 24/819:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/918:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop40h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/3R14 953
Mon 12/100:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 29/1019:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R14 953
Thu 20/86:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/918:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop40h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/3R15 021
Sun 6/913:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/916:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/3R15 038

Find flight deals from USA to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 220

One-way from

R8 031

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R19 846

Good round-trip deal

R34 184 or less

Good one-way deal

R23 674 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/4-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 45m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R42 210 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 451 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from USA 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 1 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to South Africa that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

DallasJohannesburg

DFW - JNB

DFWJNB

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 22/8

15:39-8:20

2 stops33h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

9:50-14:24

2 stops35h 34m

R18 670

DallasJohannesburg

DFW - JNB

DFWJNB

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 6/5

16:28-8:15

2 stops32h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

9:45-17:43

2 stops38h 58m

R21 057

DallasJohannesburg

DFW - JNB

DFWJNB

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 10/9

21:30-10:30

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

18:00-19:35

1 stop32h 35m

R21 142

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 12/9

21:40-8:20

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

9:50-14:37

2 stops34h 47m

R22 336

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/9

19:00-15:50

2 stops38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

1:15-14:45

2 stops43h 30m

R22 915

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/4

19:00-0:15

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

12:10-14:45

2 stops32h 35m

R22 915

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/5

23:00-5:30

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

R23 103

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/5

11:20-16:10

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

9:25-9:20

3 stops29h 55m

R23 955

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/5

10:55-11:30

1 stop42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/6

18:25-8:40

1 stop44h 15m

R24 535

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/7

22:20-20:35

2 stops40h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

19:10-8:50

1 stop43h 40m

R24 603

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R2 370). Flying from USA to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R16 010). 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 31% of weekly flights between United States and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 Thursday 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 23% of flights being delayed.

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 1 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,United Airlines, andTurkish 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
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 535 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 290 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
991 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 841 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA 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 USA to South Africa?

    For as low as R23 103, Turkish Airlines can have you in South Africa from USA in 24h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12822 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 R5 575 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R7 714 and Egyptair from R8 782 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R2 370). Flying from USA to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R16 010). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 1 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 974AverageR19 963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 858AverageR19 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 022AverageR19 062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 032AverageR25 851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR16 993AverageR18 753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 001AverageR27 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetBlueCheapestR17 409AverageR34 755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 624AverageR24 466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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DeltaCheapestR17 679AverageR29 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR18 448AverageR22 230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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