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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R8 213

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jul 28 — Aug 41
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 28 June 2026.

Wed 12/88:30
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 3/921:55
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop20h 23m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/6R13 618
Sat 17/1011:00
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop24h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 31/1022:00
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/6R13 782
Sat 17/1011:00
LGA
-
CPT
1 stop24h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 31/1019:35
CPT
-
LGA
2 stops31h 56m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/6R13 864
Mon 20/713:00
LGA
-
CPT
1 stop22h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 2/820:05
CPT
-
LGA
1 stop27h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/6R14 653
Mon 20/77:05
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop28h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 2/820:05
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop27h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/6R14 653
Wed 9/98:30
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 15/121:40
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops30h 07m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/6R14 653
Sat 29/815:20
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 10/920:15
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops30h 44m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/6R15 178
Fri 4/128:10
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 16/1222:00
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/6R16 000
Wed 12/815:20
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 6/920:15
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops32h 14m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/6R16 328
Mon 9/117:00
IAD
-
CPT
3 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1114:25
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops28h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R16 624
Fri 4/128:10
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/1214:15
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6R16 640
Thu 2/716:59
LGA
-
CPT
1 stop18h 51m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 5/720:05
CPT
-
LGA
1 stop26h 44m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/6R16 821

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 28 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 618

One-way from

R8 213

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R28 747

Good round-trip deal

R35 896 or less

Good one-way deal

R21 741 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 12/8-3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 33m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R35 707 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 068 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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 28 June 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sat 29/8

16:00-21:35

2 stops23h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

20:15-19:11

2 stops28h 56m

R18 431

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 18/10

13:20-11:50

1 stop40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

17:20-20:25

1 stop33h 05m

R20 270

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 21/11

21:20-8:20

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

9:50-15:50

1 stop37h 00m

R20 435

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 18/10

21:45-13:00

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

13:50-19:10

2 stops36h 20m

R21 322

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 18/11

13:30-12:05

1 stop39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

17:20-19:25

1 stop33h 05m

R22 570

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 26/9

19:00-0:15

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

12:10-14:45

2 stops56h 35m

R22 636

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 22/8

21:50-10:30

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

18:00-19:45

1 stop31h 45m

R22 734

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 28/10

1:25-11:00

1 stop27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

18:50-23:30

1 stop35h 40m

R22 734

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 13/9

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

R23 162

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/9

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

13:30-8:50

1 stop25h 20m

R23 162

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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 R21 272). Flying from USA to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R31 309). 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 28% 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 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 21% 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

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 28 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,United Airlines, andQatar Airways 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
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 899 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 736 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 007 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 077 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 R20 435, Turkish Airlines can have you in South Africa from USA in 28h. 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 R5 371 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R7 438 and Egyptair from R8 789 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 272). Flying from USA to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R31 309). 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 9 airlines flying from USA to South Africa

Discover the top 9 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 28 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 609AverageR24 755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 313AverageR20 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 905AverageR18 705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 446AverageR26 129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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JetBlueCheapestR16 773AverageR33 485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestR17 032AverageR28 111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 773AverageR21 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR17 890AverageR20 356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 060AverageR26 854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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