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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R8 116

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jan 13 — Jan 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from USA to South Africa

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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 14 December 2025.

Wed 31/1210:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 31/313:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/12R18 897
Wed 31/1211:52DFW - CPT
2 stops22h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/120:50CPT - DFW
2 stops29h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12R21 040
Mon 29/1213:45JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways
Sun 25/11:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/12R21 091
Tue 30/127:45DFW - CPT
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/120:50CPT - DFW
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12R21 209
Wed 31/125:50DFW - CPT
2 stops29h 25mDelta
Fri 16/123:45CPT - DFW
2 stops30h 59mDelta
Deal found 14/12R21 917
Tue 30/1220:12DFW - CPT
1 stop39h 03mDelta
Fri 16/123:45CPT - DFW
2 stops30h 59mDelta
Deal found 14/12R21 951
Tue 30/1220:12DFW - CPT
1 stop39h 03mDelta
Wed 14/17:55CPT - DFW
2 stops41h 23mDelta
Deal found 14/12R22 137
Tue 30/1217:15DFW - CPT
2 stops33h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 15/120:45CPT - DFW
1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12R22 187
Mon 29/1215:53DFW - CPT
2 stops36h 17mAmerican Airlines
Thu 15/122:10CPT - DFW
2 stops27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/12R22 542
Tue 30/1217:07DFW - CPT
2 stops30h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 14/118:55CPT - DFW
1 stop25h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/12R22 592
Wed 24/1218:25JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 14/119:35JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/12R22 643
Tue 30/1220:12DFW - CPT
1 stop39h 03mDelta
Tue 13/121:30CPT - DFW
2 stops29h 07mDelta
Deal found 14/12R22 677

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 14 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 624

One-way from

R8 116

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R27 063

Good round-trip deal

R25 927 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 742 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/1-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 25m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R45 005 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 692 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 14 December 2025.
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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AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 26/1

9:35-14:35

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R15 708

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 8/5

10:35-14:35

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R15 708

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 18/3

11:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R16 417

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 21/1

9:35-14:35

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R16 602

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 25/2

10:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R16 923

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 1/4

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R17 767

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 19/1

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

14:30-8:00

2 stops24h 30m

R17 817

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

20:40-10:50

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

19:05-12:05

1 stop23h 00m

R19 353

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

20:40-10:50

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:10-18:45

1 stop29h 35m

R19 353

DallasCape Town

DFW - CPT

DFWCPT

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 1/1

12:20-16:10

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

20:50-12:15

1 stop23h 25m

R21 124

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Best time to book a flight from USA to South Africa

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R8 318). Flying from USA to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 995). 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 US to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 14 December 2025.

When flying from USA to South Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from USA to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from USA to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their USA to South Africa flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 142 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?

Saturday 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 22% 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 14 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 682 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 682 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 682 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 092 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 682 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 097 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 682 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
907 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 682 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 574 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 682 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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 R21 124, Ethiopian Air can have you in South Africa from USA in 19h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14136 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 665 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R7 634 and Cathay Pacific from R8 729 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R8 318). Flying from USA to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 995). 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 14 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 870AverageR23 066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 053AverageR18 980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 619AverageR21 431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 760AverageR26 614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 768AverageR24 063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapestR16 443AverageR23 981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR16 816AverageR18 641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR18 502AverageR22 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR19 249AverageR27 494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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JetBlueCheapestR23 820AverageR34 393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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