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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R9 850

LAX — JNB
Oct 28 — Nov 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from USA to South Africa

Mon 19/1010:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Tue 3/1114:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 24/9R12 455
Mon 26/1010:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Tue 10/118:20 -
2 stops30h 40m
Deal found 28/9R12 471
Wed 2/129:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Sun 13/1214:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 28/9R12 488
Wed 18/119:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Tue 1/1214:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 27/9R12 504
Wed 2/129:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Thu 17/128:20 -
2 stops30h 40m
Deal found 28/9R12 520
Wed 2/129:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Tue 15/1214:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 28/9R12 536
Wed 21/1010:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Tue 3/1114:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 28/9R12 553
Wed 21/1010:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Sun 1/118:20 -
2 stops30h 40m
Deal found 28/9R12 618
Mon 5/1010:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Thu 15/108:20 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 24/9R12 634
Fri 23/1010:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Sun 1/118:20 -
2 stops30h 40m
Deal found 28/9R12 797
Mon 9/119:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Mon 16/1123:00 -
2 stops40h 00m
Deal found 25/9R12 830
Fri 13/119:42 -
2 stops23h 08m
Sat 21/1117:00 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 28/9R16 460

Find flight deals from USA to South Africa

Round-trip from

R12 455

One-way from

R9 850

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R23 168

Good round-trip deal

R28 025 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 718 or less
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  • 19/10-3/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • USA to South Africa
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9/11-31/12
  • 9/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 00m total
  • USA to South Africa
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OrlandoJohannesburg

MCO Orlando - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MCOJNB

Orlando

Tue 1/12

17:40-8:25

3 stops55h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 420

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/10

12:55-7:10

1 stop36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 566

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX Los Angeles - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 30/11

16:25-7:10

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 697

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 15/11

21:20-8:25

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 299

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/10

19:00-15:50

2 stops38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 625

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/10

19:00-0:15

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 641

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/10

19:00-0:15

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 641

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX Los Angeles - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 30/11

16:25-7:10

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 674

DallasJohannesburg

DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DFWJNB

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 27/10

16:05-8:25

2 stops33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 097

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

R12 113

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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 817). Flying from USA to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 185). 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 37 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
Good
1 577 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
1 577 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
10 246 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
7,3
Good
3 729 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
1 043 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 577 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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 R19 342, Turkish Airlines can have you in South Africa from USA in 30h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12962 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 662 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Egyptair from R8 386 and Qatar Airways from R8 890 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 817). Flying from USA to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 185). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 940AverageR27 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 524AverageR22 645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR16 038AverageR19 981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 056AverageR17 141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 537AverageR19 645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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JetBlueCheapestR16 624AverageR33 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestR16 881AverageR28 600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 726AverageR26 464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR18 286AverageR20 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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