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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R7 961

LAX — JNB
Oct 10 — Oct 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from USA to South Africa

Wed 2/129:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Thu 17/1214:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 6/9R12 190
Mon 5/1010:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Thu 15/108:20 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 10/9R12 206
Wed 30/910:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sun 8/1114:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 7/9R12 238
Mon 21/910:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Tue 29/914:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Deal found 7/9R12 302
Wed 4/119:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Thu 12/1114:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 7/9R12 366
Mon 2/119:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Thu 12/1114:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 7/9R12 398
Fri 20/119:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sun 29/118:20 -
2 stops30h 40m
Deal found 10/9R12 510
Wed 7/1010:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Wed 14/1022:50 -
2 stops40h 05m
Deal found 9/9R12 542
Fri 2/1010:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Thu 22/1014:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Deal found 6/9R12 558
Mon 12/1021:50 -
2 stops33h 10m
Sat 31/1013:50 -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 8/9R14 592
Tue 29/921:50 -
2 stops34h 20m
Tue 6/1013:50 -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 8/9R14 608
Mon 21/921:50 -
2 stops34h 20m
Sun 27/914:30 -
2 stops29h 05m
Deal found 10/9R14 720

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Round-trip from

R12 190

One-way from

R7 961

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R22 874
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/2-23/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 18/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R31 165 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 654 potential savings vs. average return price).
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New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

13:45-13:35

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 338

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/10

19:00-15:50

2 stops38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 437

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/11

12:45-7:10

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 853

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/11

22:05-10:50

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 901

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

22:05-10:50

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 917

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 26/9

18:20-22:10

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 949

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/11

13:45-7:50

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 965

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

21:00-8:20

3 stops28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 638

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/9

22:05-9:50

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 894

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/11

17:00-8:20

2 stops32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 990

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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 R21 512). Flying from USA to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R29 713). 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 150 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 Wednesday 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 18 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,Qatar Airways, andUnited 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
1 576 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 734 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 197 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as R12 190, Ethiopian Air can have you in South Africa from USA in 20h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13572 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 538 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Egyptair from R8 251 and Qatar Airways from R8 806 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 R21 512). Flying from USA to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R29 713). 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
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 370AverageR22 279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 056AverageR27 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 559AverageR18 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 275AverageR30 204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 779AverageR19 658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 269AverageR19 328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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JetBlueCheapestR16 355AverageR32 651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestR16 608AverageR28 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 439AverageR25 863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 991AverageR19 734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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