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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R7 790

LAX — JNB
Oct 5 — Oct 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from USA to South Africa

Mon 5/1010:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Tue 20/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 3/9R11 781
Wed 14/1010:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Tue 27/108:20 -
2 stops30h 40m
Deal found 4/9R12 037
Mon 21/910:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Tue 29/913:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 2/9R12 149
Mon 5/1010:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Thu 15/108:20 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 2/9R12 149
Wed 30/910:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sun 8/1114:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 1/9R12 180
Wed 16/910:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Tue 27/1014:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 4/9R12 228
Wed 9/910:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Tue 22/914:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Deal found 3/9R12 308
Mon 14/910:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Sun 27/914:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Deal found 2/9R12 324
Mon 2/119:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Tue 1/1214:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 4/9R12 372
Mon 9/119:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Tue 1/1214:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 2/9R12 388
Fri 20/119:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Sun 29/118:20 -
2 stops30h 40m
Deal found 3/9R12 436
Fri 9/1010:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sun 18/108:20 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 1/9R12 452

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Round-trip from

R11 781

One-way from

R7 790

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R22 796
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/10-20/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 27/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R30 942 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 605 potential savings vs. average return price).
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New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/1

13:45-13:00

1 stop40h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 179

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/2

19:25-10:35

3 stops32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 632

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 29/10

22:20-8:20

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 760

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/9

19:00-0:15

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 398

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 14/9

19:00-0:15

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 398

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/9

19:00-0:15

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 398

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

22:05-10:50

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 877

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/10

22:05-9:50

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 877

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/11

22:05-10:50

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 877

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/9

12:55-7:10

1 stop36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 085

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R21 440). Flying from USA to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R29 613). 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 150 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 Wednesday 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 18 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,Qatar Airways, 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
1 569 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

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
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

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
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

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
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 172 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

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
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
696 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

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
1 040 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

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

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as R21 535, Ethiopian Air can have you in South Africa from USA in 28h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13572 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 513 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Egyptair from R8 223 and Qatar Airways from R8 776 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 440). Flying from USA to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R29 613). 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
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 338AverageR22 204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 022AverageR27 114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 513AverageR18 227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 227AverageR30 112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 726AverageR19 591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 215AverageR19 263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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JetBlueCheapestR16 300AverageR32 541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestR16 553AverageR28 043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 380AverageR26 226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 930AverageR19 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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