Cheap flights from South Africa to the United States from R8 238

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Mar 10 — Mar 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals 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 8 February 2026.

Wed 15/422:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 21/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R12 485
Tue 3/319:35
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops27h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 1/617:35
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops31h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2R12 517
Thu 16/422:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 21/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R12 597
Mon 23/322:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops28h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 7/417:15
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops31h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2R12 837
Wed 25/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 13/422:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R12 853
Mon 9/223:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/320:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R12 869
Wed 11/1122:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops28h 15m
American Airlines
Thu 26/1119:50
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops28h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2R12 885
Fri 7/821:15
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops31h 00m
American Airlines
Sun 23/817:50
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2R12 901
Mon 2/319:35
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 15m
American Airlines
Tue 2/623:55
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops25h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2R12 917
Thu 12/1122:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops28h 29m
American Airlines
Sun 29/1119:50
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops28h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2R12 917
Thu 12/223:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/220:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2R12 949
Sun 1/322:00
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops25h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 1/617:35
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops31h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2R12 965

Find 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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 485

One-way from

R8 238

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 638

Good round-trip deal

R14 038 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 115 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/4-21/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • South Africa to USA
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 10m total
  • South Africa to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R8 799 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 971 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to the United States that are best for you.

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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

23:00-20:10

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

22:00-3:55

2 stops23h 55m

R12 853

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

22:00-21:12

2 stops29h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 13/4

18:00-9:25

2 stops33h 25m

R13 094

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:35-14:50

1 stop25h 15m

Newark

Wed 18/3

22:35-10:25

1 stop29h 50m

R13 254

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

19:35-12:35

1 stop24h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/3

8:05-10:25

1 stop19h 20m

R13 254

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:35-23:05

1 stop33h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/4

7:50-9:25

1 stop19h 35m

R13 270

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:35-20:35

1 stop31h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

19:30-7:00

1 stop29h 30m

R13 270

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:00-22:29

2 stops30h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 30/3

15:20-19:40

1 stop22h 20m

R13 462

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

20:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

R13 462

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-20:35

1 stop28h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/4

20:45-8:50

1 stop30h 05m

R13 494

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:25-19:35

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/8

18:00-8:50

1 stop32h 50m

R13 510

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to USA (average of R10 577). Flying from South Africa to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 709). 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 8 February 2026.

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.

How often are flights from South Africa to the United States delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between South Africa and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 166 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to the United States flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday 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 South Africa to the United States flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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 8 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 Ethiopian Air, American Airlines, and British Airways fly from South Africa to USA in about 25h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 57m. There are 12855 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 Ethiopian Air (R3 997), Etihad Airways (R5 956), and Turkish Airlines (R6 309).

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to USA (average of R10 577). Flying from South Africa to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 709). 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 South Africa to USA

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to USA. 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 8 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestR6 416AverageR16 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR10 124AverageR17 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 133AverageR13 631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR11 366AverageR15 384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR11 901AverageR17 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 100AverageR16 185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 268AverageR16 680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 297AverageR15 119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 319AverageR17 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 413AverageR18 083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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