How long is the flight from USA to South Africa?

For as low as R16 825, Ethiopian Air can have you in South Africa from USA in 24h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12855 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 643 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Egyptair from R8 365 and Qatar Airways from R8 928 one-way.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from US to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to South Africa as you normally would.

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.

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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.

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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 R21 810). Flying from USA to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 190). 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 46 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,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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

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1 575 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

KLM

7,8

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1 / 20

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

United Airlines

7,4

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7,8

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1 575 reviews

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1 / 20

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

694 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 575 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Qatar Airways

7,3

Good

3 731 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 575 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

1 041 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 575 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

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How long is the flight from USA to South Africa?
For as low as R16 825, Ethiopian Air can have you in South Africa from USA in 24h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12855 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 643 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Egyptair from R8 365 and Qatar Airways from R8 928 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 R21 810). Flying from USA to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 190). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 920	AverageR27 583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 500	AverageR22 588	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR15 998	AverageR19 930	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 015	AverageR17 098	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 495	AverageR19 596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
JetBlue	CheapestR16 582	AverageR33 104	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
Delta	CheapestR16 839	AverageR28 528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	CheapestR17 681	AverageR26 397	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR18 240	AverageR20 008	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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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 46 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

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Best flights from USA to South Africa
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Direct flights from USA to South Africa
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Last-minute flights from USA to South Africa
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One-way flights from USA to South Africa
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