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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R10 358

LAX — JNB
Dec 7 — Dec 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from USA to South Africa

Fri 4/1222:30 -
1 stop40h 55m
Wed 20/118:50 -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 2/11R14 983
Sun 29/1121:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Sun 13/1218:50 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 2/11R15 627
Wed 4/1120:45 -
1 stop28h 40m
Mon 23/119:50 -
1 stop36h 50m
Deal found 2/11R15 776
Sun 29/1121:15 -
2 stops23h 40m
Sun 6/1214:30 -
3 stops39h 25m
Deal found 3/11R16 982
Wed 11/116:00 -
2 stops34h 25m
Tue 17/1112:05 -
2 stops37h 15m
Deal found 3/11R17 279
Wed 11/116:00 -
2 stops34h 25m
Tue 17/1117:00 -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 7/11R17 296
Tue 24/1111:30 -
2 stops44h 20m
Sun 13/1217:00 -
2 stops27h 50m
Deal found 3/11R17 395
Thu 26/1121:15 -
2 stops23h 40m
Thu 3/1223:00 -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 2/11R17 544
Fri 20/1123:25 -
3 stops31h 05m
Mon 30/1123:00 -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 4/11R17 593
Sun 22/116:00 -
2 stops34h 25m
Sun 29/111:35 -
2 stops47h 48m
Deal found 3/11R17 808
Wed 4/1119:20 -
1 stop30h 20m
Mon 23/1113:45 -
2 stops37h 58m
Deal found 2/11R18 039
Fri 13/1123:25 -
3 stops31h 05m
Thu 3/1223:00 -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 4/11R18 089

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Round-trip from

R14 983

One-way from

R10 358

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R23 722

Good round-trip deal

R37 229 or less

Good one-way deal

R21 863 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/12-20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 40m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 9/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 10m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 541 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MiamiJohannesburg

MIA Miami - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MIAJNB

Miami

Sun 10/1

21:45-10:40

1 stop29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 523

MiamiJohannesburg

MIA Miami - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MIAJNB

Miami

Sun 6/12

21:45-10:40

1 stop29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 523

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR Newark - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 23/11

12:00-7:10

1 stop36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 721

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/12

12:45-7:10

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 299

MiamiJohannesburg

MIA Miami - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MIAJNB

Miami

Mon 8/2

17:15-8:40

3 stops32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 382

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/11

10:30-7:10

1 stop36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 398

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/11

12:45-7:10

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 481

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/5

11:20-10:25

1 stop40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 778

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/11

18:30-8:40

3 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 795

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/11

13:35-19:00

3 stops46h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 059

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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 R22 582). Flying from USA to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 370). 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 82 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,Virgin Atlantic, 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
1 594 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 594 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 594 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
698 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 594 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 711 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 594 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 469 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 594 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
United Airlines
7,3
Good
10 472 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 594 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as R20 005, Ethiopian Air can have you in South Africa from USA in 29h 55m. 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 R8 419 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Egyptair from R8 509 and Etihad Airways from R8 614 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 R22 582). Flying from USA to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 370). 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
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 057AverageR28 057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 466AverageR18 264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 936AverageR26 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR12 869AverageR24 056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR16 273AverageR20 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 779AverageR19 933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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JetBlueCheapestR16 879AverageR29 701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestR17 129AverageR29 019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 985AverageR27 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR20 360AverageR26 944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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