Cheap flights from South Africa to the United States from R8 822

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Dec 29 — Jan 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 29 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 129

One-way from

R8 822

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 332

Good round-trip deal

R14 979 or less

Good one-way deal

R12 965 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 23/12-19/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 02m total
  • South Africa to USA
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 17/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • South Africa to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 390 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 553 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 29 November 2025.

Tue 23/1221:30CPT - BOS
1 stop24h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 19/113:30BOS - CPT
1 stop22h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/11R12 129
Mon 22/1223:35CPT - BOS
1 stop27h 45mSWISS
Mon 19/122:10BOS - CPT
2 stops33h 25mSWISS
Deal found 28/11R13 499
Sun 21/1220:50CPT - BOS
1 stop20h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/114:20BOS - CPT
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/11R13 533
Wed 24/1214:15CPT - BOS
2 stops36h 45mSWISS
Mon 19/122:10BOS - CPT
2 stops33h 25mSWISS
Deal found 28/11R13 670
Sun 21/1221:30CPT - BOS
1 stop24h 17mDelta
Thu 22/117:26BOS - CPT
1 stop18h 49mDelta
Deal found 28/11R13 722
Tue 2/1223:45CPT - BOS
1 stop26h 10mDelta
Tue 9/1219:10BOS - CPT
2 stops27h 40mDelta
Deal found 27/11R13 876
Mon 22/129:30CPT - BOS
2 stops41h 50mSWISS
Sun 18/122:10BOS - CPT
2 stops33h 25mSWISS
Deal found 28/11R14 064
Tue 2/1222:00JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Thu 2/417:35JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Deal found 27/11R14 202
Thu 4/1223:50JNB - EWR
2 stops40h 10mDelta
Thu 29/115:40EWR - JNB
2 stops33h 55mDelta
Deal found 27/11R14 253
Wed 3/1222:00JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Wed 3/620:30JFK - JNB
2 stops32h 35mDelta
Deal found 27/11R14 321
Wed 3/1219:20JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Wed 28/115:40EWR - JNB
2 stops33h 55mDelta
Deal found 27/11R14 356
Tue 2/1222:00JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 30mDelta
Fri 15/519:35JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Deal found 27/11R14 356

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USA

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

20:50-14:29

2 stops24h 39m

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 29/1

14:20-16:10

1 stop18h 50m

R13 482

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-15:15

2 stops25h 25m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 27/1

14:20-18:00

2 stops20h 40m

R13 482

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-15:15

2 stops25h 25m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 28/1

14:20-18:00

2 stops20h 40m

R13 482

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

19:50-17:17

2 stops27h 27m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 30/3

14:30-15:20

1 stop18h 50m

R13 499

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/12

20:50-14:20

1 stop24h 30m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 20/1

12:45-18:00

2 stops22h 15m

R13 533

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

20:00-16:20

2 stops26h 20m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 3/5

16:30-17:10

1 stop18h 40m

R13 533

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

14:30-8:00

2 stops24h 30m

Newark

Wed 11/2

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

R13 773

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

22:00-17:15

1 stop26h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

18:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

R14 047

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

22:00-17:15

1 stop26h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/2

18:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

R14 047

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:35-14:20

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

23:20-10:25

1 stop28h 05m

R14 064

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to USA (average of R9 628). Flying from South Africa to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 585). 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 29 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to USA in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to USA?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to USA. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to USA flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 169 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 early afternoon 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 29 November 2025.
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.

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 United Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and British Airways fly from South Africa to USA in about 24h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 45m. 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 Qatar Airways (R9 165), Delta (R9 473), and Kenya Airways (R9 593).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to USA (average of R9 628). Flying from South Africa to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 585). 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

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DeltaCheapestR6 858AverageR18 036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR10 822AverageR17 247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 246AverageR19 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 969AverageR14 567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 150AverageR16 640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR12 591AverageR18 711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 904AverageR17 591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 090AverageR17 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 168AverageR16 492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 220AverageR18 857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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