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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R7 466

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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 5 January 2026.

Mon 11/510:55EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/613:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R13 697
Wed 13/510:55EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/613:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R13 796
Mon 11/510:55EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 31/513:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R14 043
Tue 20/115:10ATL - JNB
1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/319:10JNB - ATL
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1R14 257
Tue 27/121:50ATL - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/219:10JNB - ATL
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R14 471
Mon 2/221:50ATL - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/219:10JNB - ATL
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R14 570
Tue 3/321:50ATL - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/319:05JNB - ATL
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R14 603
Sun 22/322:50ATL - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 27/319:05JNB - ATL
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R14 768
Fri 15/510:55EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/613:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R14 867
Wed 21/121:50ATL - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 2/219:05JNB - ATL
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R14 867
Tue 6/1021:50ATL - JNB
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/1119:10JNB - ATL
1 stop32h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1R14 966
Mon 19/19:35ATL - JNB
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 26/28:20JNB - ATL
2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/1R15 048

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 5 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 796

One-way from

R7 466

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R22 136

Good round-trip deal

R29 548 or less

Good one-way deal

R19 581 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 12/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 35m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 00m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R43 082 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 381 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 5 January 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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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

20:40-10:50

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

19:05-12:05

1 stop23h 00m

R18 773

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

10:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

13:45-8:00

1 stop25h 15m

R19 927

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

11:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

20:30-22:20

1 stop31h 50m

R19 927

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 19/4

15:05-10:30

1 stop37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

17:50-19:45

1 stop31h 55m

R20 059

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 2/2

9:35-18:30

2 stops25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

8:20-8:00

2 stops30h 40m

R20 158

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 13/3

10:35-13:05

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

19:25-9:00

3 stops43h 35m

R20 339

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/1

22:00-8:20

1 stop27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

9:50-15:25

1 stop36h 35m

R20 355

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/2

10:00-13:45

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R20 784

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/1

20:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

19:25-18:55

3 stops30h 30m

R21 114

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

22:20-10:25

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

18:50-13:55

1 stop26h 05m

R21 493

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R8 126). Flying from USA to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 191). 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 31% of weekly flights between United States and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 142 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?

Saturday 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 22% 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 5 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 138 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 150 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
925 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 644 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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 927, Turkish Airlines can have you in South Africa from USA in 22h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12822 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 534 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R7 457 and Egyptair from R8 490 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R8 126). Flying from USA to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 191). 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 5 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR4 204AverageR26 121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 641AverageR22 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 883AverageR16 056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 728AverageR18 810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 281AverageR20 936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 372AverageR22 875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR16 427AverageR18 210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR18 074AverageR23 142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR21 300AverageR22 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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JetBlueCheapestR23 270AverageR29 634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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