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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R7 242

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from USA to South Africa

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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 28 February 2026.

Mon 23/313:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Mon 25/517:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/2R12 939
Wed 15/413:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Tue 28/412:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/2R13 051
Sun 8/313:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Thu 12/317:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 25/2R13 067
Wed 8/413:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 19/417:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 25/2R13 083
Mon 13/413:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Mon 27/41:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 25/2R13 099
Mon 18/513:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 26/512:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 25/2R13 130
Tue 3/320:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2R13 178
Sun 17/513:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 25/51:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 28/2R13 290
Tue 5/513:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 19/512:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/2R13 305
Mon 30/322:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 14/422:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R13 369
Tue 12/521:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 6/622:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R13 369
Fri 17/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/422:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R13 449

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 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 939

One-way from

R7 242

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R20 945

Good round-trip deal

R24 533 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 23/3-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • USA to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 262 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 28 February 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

9:50-8:35

1 stop28h 45m

R15 072

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

21:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

R15 104

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

22:00-14:35

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

13:50-20:00

2 stops60h 10m

R16 059

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/3

11:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

14:35-9:00

2 stops24h 25m

R16 568

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 19/5

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R17 237

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 17/5

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R17 237

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 13/4

0:25-10:30

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

17:50-22:30

1 stop34h 40m

R17 619

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/4

0:25-11:50

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

16:35-10:55

1 stop24h 20m

R17 714

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 14/3

1:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

19:05-23:30

1 stop34h 25m

R18 367

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 22/3

14:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

17:15-12:45

1 stop25h 30m

R21 311

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Best time to book a flight from USA to South Africa

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R7 958). Flying from USA to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 600). 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 143 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 24% 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 28 February 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
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

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
1 461 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

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
9 366 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

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
4 239 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

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
962 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

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
7 772 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

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 R15 104, Etihad Airways can have you in South Africa from USA in 24h. 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 204 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R7 201 and Egyptair from R8 198 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 R7 958). Flying from USA to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 600). 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 28 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR4 059AverageR26 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 857AverageR14 994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 310AverageR21 458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 433AverageR19 330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 802AverageR21 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 966AverageR23 075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 862AverageR17 584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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JetBlueCheapestR16 251AverageR28 615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 453AverageR22 732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR17 979AverageR21 906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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