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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United States from R7 893

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
May 2 — May 91
1 adult

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 27 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 796

One-way from

R7 893

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 091

Good round-trip deal

R19 134 or less

Good one-way deal

R16 958 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/5-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • South Africa to USA
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 15m total
  • South Africa to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R23 605 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 248 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 27 April 2025.

Fri 31/101:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 9/1112:45JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4R14 740
Fri 23/59:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/622:40JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/4R14 796
Tue 24/610:55JNB - JFK
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/722:00JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R14 945
Mon 19/520:40JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 1/623:25JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/4R15 169
Wed 7/521:55JNB - JFK
1 stop33h 02mDelta
Wed 14/517:30JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Deal found 26/4R15 431
Wed 7/521:55JNB - LGA
1 stop20h 49mDelta
Wed 14/514:40LGA - JNB
2 stops23h 00mDelta
Deal found 26/4R15 431
Thu 22/517:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/619:50JFK - JNB
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/4R15 524
Sun 8/620:05CPT - BOS
1 stop25h 04mDelta
Sat 14/66:05BOS - CPT
2 stops33h 20mDelta
Deal found 27/4R15 785
Mon 12/518:50JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 55mAir France
Sun 18/51:00JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 50mAir France
Deal found 26/4R15 841
Sat 24/523:15JNB - LGA
2 stops27h 15mKLM
Sat 31/511:59LGA - JNB
2 stops27h 21mKLM
Deal found 26/4R15 934
Sun 25/523:15JNB - EWR
2 stops38h 41mDelta
Mon 9/617:00EWR - JNB
1 stop33h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/4R16 065
Mon 2/618:25CPT - BOS
2 stops25h 05mKLM
Wed 11/617:20BOS - CPT
2 stops22h 05mKLM
Deal found 26/4R16 140

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to USA 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 27 April 2025.
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 - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/6

22:40-8:20

1 stop27h 40m

R14 796

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

10:55-20:00

2 stops39h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 16/7

22:00-4:10

2 stops24h 10m

R14 945

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

20:40-16:00

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/6

23:25-10:20

1 stop28h 55m

R15 169

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

17:00-7:35

1 stop20h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/5

13:45-0:15

1 stop28h 30m

R15 319

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

21:55-0:57

1 stop33h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/5

17:30-19:40

1 stop20h 10m

R15 431

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

21:55-12:44

1 stop20h 49m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 14/5

14:40-19:40

2 stops23h 00m

R15 431

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

17:50-10:55

1 stop23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/6

0:35-10:35

1 stop28h 00m

R15 524

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

20:05-15:09

1 stop25h 04m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 14/6

6:05-21:25

2 stops33h 20m

R15 785

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

18:50-15:45

1 stop26h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/5

1:00-8:50

1 stop25h 50m

R15 841

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

23:15-20:30

2 stops27h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 31/5

11:59-21:20

2 stops27h 21m

R15 934

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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 083). 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 27 April 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.

Rainfall in USA by month

Plan your trip to USA by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in USA ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit USA when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in USA by month

Plan your trip to USA by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to USA, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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 27 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta from South Africa to USA. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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.

  • 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 Etihad Airways (R7 893), Kenya Airways (R8 844), and Qatar Airways (R9 348).

  • 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 083). 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 27 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR12 248AverageR22 821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 438AverageR16 943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 468AverageR21 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapestR12 591AverageR19 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 412AverageR21 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR13 703AverageR22 342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 742AverageR18 388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 864AverageR19 778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 966AverageR20 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR14 003AverageR21 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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