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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R7 733

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
abr. 16 — abr. 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 17 marzo 2026.

mar. 21/40:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 9/617:50
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/3R14 006
dom. 12/421:45
EWR
-
CPT
1 stop33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
sáb. 18/415:25
CPT
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/3R14 191
dom. 23/819:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 15/917:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop40h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/3R14 409
mié. 7/1019:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
mié. 28/1019:05
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/3R14 442
mar. 13/100:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
jue. 29/1019:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/3R14 442
mar. 1/919:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 15/917:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop40h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3R14 459
mar. 13/100:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
mié. 18/1119:05
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R14 459
dom. 30/819:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 8/917:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3R14 509
lun. 30/322:10
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Etihad Airways
vie. 10/49:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/3R14 677
mié. 1/415:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
vie. 10/49:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R14 694
mar. 13/1019:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
jue. 29/1019:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/3R14 711
lun. 12/100:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
jue. 29/1019:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/3R14 711

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 17 marzo 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 006

One-way from

R7 733

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R23 047

Good one-way deal

R27 316 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/4-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 45m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R40 852 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 233 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 19/4

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 23/4

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R19 911

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 6/4

19:00-0:15

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 21/4

1:15-14:45

2 stops43h 30m

R22 343

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 23/8

19:00-0:15

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 12/9

12:10-14:45

2 stops56h 35m

R22 544

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 29/3

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 14/4

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

R22 762

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 14/4

11:20-16:15

1 stop22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 4/5

13:30-8:50

1 stop25h 20m

R22 762

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 29/3

22:20-10:15

2 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 13/4

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

R22 762

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 14/4

22:20-10:15

2 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 5/5

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

R22 762

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 30/3

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 13/4

19:10-18:55

2 stops29h 45m

R22 762

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

lun. 4/5

23:55-20:35

2 stops38h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 13/5

13:30-21:20

2 stops37h 50m

R23 182

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 5/4

19:00-0:15

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/4

1:15-14:45

2 stops43h 30m

R24 943

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Best time to book a flight from USA to South Africa

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R2 332). Flying from USA to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R15 013). 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 32% of weekly flights between United States and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 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 Thursday 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 23% of flights being delayed.

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 17 marzo 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,United Airlines, andTurkish 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
1 473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 473 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 437 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 258 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
970 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 799 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 R19 911, Ethiopian Air can have you in South Africa from USA in 21h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12756 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 484 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R7 589 and Egyptair from R8 640 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R2 332). Flying from USA to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R15 013). 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

Discover the top 10 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 17 marzo 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR4 278AverageR27 791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 281AverageR16 341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 812AverageR23 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 211AverageR20 426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 601AverageR22 050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 773AverageR24 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR16 718AverageR18 450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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JetBlueCheapestR17 127AverageR30 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 339AverageR24 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR18 149AverageR21 870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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