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Cheap flights from the United States to South Africa from R7 757

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jul 7 — Jul 141
1 adult

Cheap 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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 836

One-way from

R7 757

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R28 577

Good round-trip deal

R32 170 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 168 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/10-12/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 50m total
  • USA to South Africa
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 35m total
  • USA to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R14 695 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 762 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 2 July 2025.

Wed 1/1022:00ATL - JNB
1 stop28h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 12/109:50JNB - ATL
1 stop36h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R16 836
Wed 15/1021:45ATL - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/1119:10JNB - ATL
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R16 871
Tue 26/80:30EWR - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/916:35CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/7R16 942
Wed 12/1110:00EWR - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/1122:50JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7R16 960
Wed 1/1010:35ATL - JNB
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/108:20JNB - ATL
2 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/6R17 418
Fri 7/1120:05IAD - JNB
1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 14/1112:45JNB - IAD
1 stop34h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/6R17 471
Mon 18/821:40IAD - JNB
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/910:25JNB - IAD
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R17 488
Fri 10/1022:05IAD - JNB
1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 19/109:50JNB - IAD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R17 524
Mon 6/1021:50IAD - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 18/1014:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/7R17 700
Mon 6/1021:35IAD - JNB
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Tue 21/1023:15JNB - IAD
2 stops23h 16mKLM
Deal found 1/7R17 718
Fri 28/1118:40EWR - CPT
1 stop34h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 10/1218:45CPT - EWR
1 stop31h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/6R17 894
Mon 24/1110:00EWR - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/1113:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/6R18 035

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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 2 July 2025.
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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USA

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/10

22:00-8:20

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

9:50-16:20

1 stop36h 30m

R16 836

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 15/10

21:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:10-19:45

1 stop31h 35m

R16 871

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 26/8

0:30-11:50

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

16:35-22:35

1 stop36h 00m

R16 942

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 12/11

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

22:50-19:15

2 stops27h 25m

R16 960

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/10

10:35-13:05

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

8:20-8:55

2 stops30h 35m

R17 418

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/11

20:05-9:45

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

12:45-15:55

1 stop34h 10m

R17 471

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 18/8

21:40-10:35

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

10:25-11:45

2 stops31h 20m

R17 488

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/10

22:05-8:20

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

9:50-16:10

1 stop36h 20m

R17 524

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/10

21:50-3:55

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R17 700

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/10

21:35-8:30

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

23:15-16:31

2 stops23h 16m

R17 718

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from USA to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from US to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from USA to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to South Africa as you normally would.

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 2 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andSWISS 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.

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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  • 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 757 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Egyptair from R8 215 and Norse Atlantic UK from R8 832 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from USA to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 2 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR4 497AverageR28 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 628AverageR21 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 128AverageR22 157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 368AverageR14 755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 173AverageR30 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 297AverageR25 241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 373AverageR23 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 548AverageR18 606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR15 749AverageR24 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR19 714AverageR24 132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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