Cheap flights from South Africa to the United States from R8 650

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Oct 13 — Oct 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to USA

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 13 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 513

One-way from

R8 650

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 118

Good round-trip deal

R15 763 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 454 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/10-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 45m total
  • South Africa to USA
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 10m total
  • South Africa to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 122 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 460 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to USA.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to USA.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 September 2025.

Mon 13/109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 20/1015:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/9R13 513
Mon 29/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 6/1015:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/9R13 548
Sat 20/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 4/1015:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9R13 582
Thu 30/109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 29/1114:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9R13 687
Sat 13/921:55JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 51mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 26/921:20JFK - JNB
1 stop40h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/9R13 808
Sat 13/921:55JNB - LGA
1 stop29h 53mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 26/920:30LGA - JNB
1 stop41h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/9R13 808
Wed 1/109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 14/1015:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9R13 843
Mon 24/111:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 1/1212:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/9R13 860
Thu 30/109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/1114:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9R13 878
Wed 24/91:25JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 28/913:45JFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/9R14 034
Wed 29/101:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Sun 30/1112:45JFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/9R14 121
Tue 25/119:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 1/1214:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/9R14 138

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to the United States that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

USA

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

20:40-22:44

2 stops32h 04m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/10

16:00-19:40

1 stop21h 40m

R14 433

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

20:40-18:45

2 stops28h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/10

8:10-10:20

1 stop20h 10m

R14 590

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

20:40-18:45

2 stops28h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/10

8:10-10:20

1 stop20h 10m

R14 590

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

21:30-18:33

2 stops27h 03m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 30/11

18:00-8:40

2 stops31h 40m

R14 590

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

21:30-14:25

1 stop22h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

8:20-22:05

2 stops30h 45m

R14 642

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:00-13:25

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

9:59-22:05

2 stops30h 06m

R14 677

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

9:50-8:40

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/1

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 763

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-17:45

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/2

0:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

R15 250

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-22:30

1 stop34h 20m

Newark

Sun 8/2

0:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

R15 319

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:15-20:30

1 stop31h 15m

Newark

Mon 9/2

18:40-10:30

1 stop32h 50m

R15 475

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to USA

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to the United States

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to USA?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to USA (average of R924). Flying from South Africa to USA in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 068). 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 ZA to US?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to USA. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

When flying from South Africa to USA, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated 13 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to the United States have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to USA. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve South Africa to the USA flights?

    The O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg services flights to New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, and many other cities in the United States of America. The airport is easily accessible from the Johannesburg city centre, which is 20 minutes by taxi or 55 minutes by train or public bus. If you are looking to fly out of a different airport, the Lanseria International Airport also services flights to the United States, and it is also located near Johannesburg. On the other side of the country, the Cape Town International Airport services flights to over 30 different U.S. cities.

  • Which airlines fly directly from South Africa to the USA?

    South African Airlines in partnership with United Airlines provides a nonstop flight from the JNB airport to the John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, USA. This flight is just over 15 hours in travel time. There is also a nonstop flight available from JNB to the Atlanta International Airport in Georgia, which is a 16-hour flight through Delta Airlines. Depending on airline schedules, there are also nonstop flights available from Johannesburg to Stamford, Connecticut, and Newark, New Jersey.

  • What are the stopover options on flights from South Africa to the USA?

    There are a large number of stopover flights available from South Africa to the USA. If travellers are looking to travel to New York, there is a one-stop flight from Emirates to New York City, with a single stop in Dubai. Johannesburg to Los Angeles flights include a single stop in either Qatar or Rome.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from South Africa to the USA?

    The United States of America has a Visa Waiver Program available for citizens from certain countries. Those who are a part of the Visa Waiver Program can visit the United States for up to 90 days without a visa requirement. Citizens of South Africa are not a part of the Visa Waiver Program and therefore must apply to a visa several weeks in advance of the scheduled departure date. Passports must meet certain requirements in order to pass through gate check at the USA gate of entry.

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

    Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to USA in about 28h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 15m. There are 12822 km between South Africa and USA. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to USA one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to USA are Kenya Airways (R8 650), RwandAir (R9 709), and Qatar Airways (R10 439).

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to USA that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to USA flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to USA?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to USA.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to USA?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to USA 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 South Africa to USA?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to USA (average of R924). Flying from South Africa to USA in October is currently the most expensive (average of R1 068). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestR6 953AverageR18 968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR10 972AverageR17 154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 402AverageR20 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 755AverageR16 756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 771AverageR19 786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 083AverageR17 933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 246AverageR18 606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 351AverageR19 703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 359AverageR19 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 703AverageR17 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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