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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R10 209

LAX — JNB
Nov 18 — Nov 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from USA to South Africa

Mon 30/119:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Mon 14/1223:00 -
2 stops40h 00m
Deal found 18/10R15 651
Tue 10/1122:30 -
1 stop30h 35m
Mon 23/1117:15 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 17/10R15 766
Fri 13/1110:25 -
1 stop41h 30m
Wed 25/110:20 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 15/10R15 766
Sat 7/1121:15 -
1 stop29h 40m
Sat 14/1118:50 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 16/10R15 914
Fri 6/1111:25 -
1 stop28h 35m
Sat 21/1117:15 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 18/10R16 012
Wed 11/1120:15 -
1 stop42h 10m
Tue 17/1118:50 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 15/10R16 029
Fri 6/1111:25 -
1 stop28h 35m
Thu 19/1117:15 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 15/10R16 078
Sun 8/1121:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Wed 25/1118:50 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 19/10R16 111
Fri 13/1110:25 -
1 stop29h 35m
Sun 22/1117:15 -
1 stop44h 55m
Deal found 19/10R16 226
Tue 10/1121:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Tue 8/1218:50 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 16/10R16 226
Mon 16/1110:25 -
1 stop29h 35m
Mon 23/1117:15 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 19/10R16 242
Wed 11/1115:55 -
2 stops38h 35m
Wed 27/114:30 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 15/10R16 259

Find flight deals from USA to South Africa

Round-trip from

R15 651

One-way from

R10 209

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R29 115

Good round-trip deal

R37 050 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 833 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 30/11-14/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • USA to South Africa
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26/11-31/12
  • 26/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 315 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Thu 8/4

10:35-23:20

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 620

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

21:15-11:00

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 031

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 15/11

20:45-8:25

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 130

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Sun 25/10

11:25-23:00

1 stop29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 195

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Wed 28/10

11:25-12:05

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 195

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Tue 26/1

22:30-12:05

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 195

MiamiCape Town

MIA Miami - CPT Cape Town Intl

MIACPT

Miami

Tue 27/10

11:25-12:05

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 195

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/12

15:55-8:25

2 stops56h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 491

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 29/10

6:17-8:25

2 stops44h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 623

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/12

20:05-10:40

3 stops54h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 689

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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 R22 375). Flying from USA to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 611). 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
1 591 reviews
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Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

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
1 591 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

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
696 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 712 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

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
10 387 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Ethiopian Air
7,1
Good
1 044 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

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 R21 109, Turkish Airlines 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 R7 737 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R8 378 and Egyptair from R8 468 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 375). Flying from USA to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 611). 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 8 airlines flying from USA to South Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 018AverageR27 922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 888AverageR25 949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR16 194AverageR20 175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 212AverageR17 308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 698AverageR19 837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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JetBlueCheapestR16 797AverageR33 511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 898AverageR27 090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR18 465AverageR20 792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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