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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R7 937

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
May 8 — May 151
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 8 April 2026.

Mon 27/40:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/617:50
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4R14 223
Tue 8/90:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/1119:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R14 476
Tue 1/120:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 22/1219:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4R14 695
Mon 30/110:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/1219:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R14 728
Sat 7/111:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/1119:05
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R14 745
Thu 3/96:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/917:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R14 796
Mon 24/80:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/1119:05
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4R14 846
Fri 1/515:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/59:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R14 981
Wed 4/111:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/1119:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R14 981
Tue 8/919:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 21/918:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R15 065
Thu 12/110:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/1219:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R15 099
Wed 11/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 26/119:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R15 200

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 8 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 223

One-way from

R7 937

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R24 233

Good round-trip deal

R32 693 or less

Good one-way deal

R23 399 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 27/4-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 45m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/5
  • 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 (R44 735 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 539 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 8 April 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

Cheapest return flight

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/9

6:50-10:30

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

18:00-22:30

1 stop34h 30m

R17 812

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/9

21:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

16:35-19:50

1 stop33h 15m

R18 082

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

22:05-10:30

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

19:50-16:40

1 stop26h 50m

R19 076

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/8

22:00-4:00

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

9:25-8:50

3 stops29h 25m

R19 716

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/4

22:05-4:00

1 stop23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

15:05-16:40

3 stops31h 35m

R20 357

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 13/5

21:40-8:15

1 stop28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

9:45-16:30

1 stop36h 45m

R20 390

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/5

1:20-12:25

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:50-22:30

1 stop32h 40m

R20 930

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/9

1:20-15:20

1 stop32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

9:25-9:00

3 stops29h 35m

R22 328

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 9/9

23:55-20:35

2 stops38h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

22:20-21:10

2 stops29h 50m

R22 868

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/7

11:20-16:15

1 stop22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

13:30-8:50

1 stop25h 20m

R23 222

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R2 342). Flying from USA to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R15 065). 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 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 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 8 April 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
7,7
Good
1 492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
7,7
Good
1 492 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
9 555 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
4 302 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
1 000 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
7 864 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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 R17 812, Turkish Airlines can have you in South Africa from USA in 21h 40m. 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 510 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R7 625 and Ethiopian Air from R8 853 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 342). Flying from USA to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R15 065). 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 8 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR4 298AverageR26 593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 319AverageR16 416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 858AverageR23 906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 265AverageR20 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 673AverageR22 201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 846AverageR25 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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JetBlueCheapestR17 207AverageR34 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestR17 473AverageR28 839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR18 233AverageR21 972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR18 352AverageR24 455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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