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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United States from R8 162

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jun 19 — Jun 261
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 14 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 028

One-way from

R8 162

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 849

Good round-trip deal

R17 345 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 907 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/11-11/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • South Africa to USA
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 25/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 10m total
  • South Africa to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R28 919 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 922 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 14 June 2025.

Mon 3/1120:50CPT - BOS
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1116:20BOS - CPT
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6R14 028
Sun 13/720:05CPT - BOS
2 stops32h 23mDelta
Sun 27/720:54BOS - CPT
1 stop38h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/6R14 279
Thu 6/119:30CPT - BOS
2 stops40h 18mLufthansa
Sun 16/1120:40BOS - CPT
2 stops33h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/6R14 566
Tue 11/1113:50CPT - EWR
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 17/1110:00EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6R14 656
Tue 9/917:50JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/100:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6R14 745
Thu 25/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 4/1022:40JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/6R14 781
Sun 13/717:00JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 24/720:00JFK - JNB
1 stop22h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/6R14 799
Tue 4/118:05CPT - BOS
2 stops34h 40mKLM
Thu 13/1118:45BOS - CPT
1 stop29h 00mKLM
Deal found 12/6R14 889
Mon 30/620:40JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 21/723:25JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/6R14 943
Mon 21/718:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 55mDelta
Thu 21/812:29JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 11mDelta
Deal found 12/6R14 979
Mon 8/923:15JNB - LGA
2 stops24h 16mDelta
Tue 21/1012:00LGA - JNB
1 stop25h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/6R15 068
Tue 22/718:50JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 50mAir France
Mon 18/81:40JFK - JNB
1 stop24h 50mAir France
Deal found 12/6R15 104

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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 14 June 2025.
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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South Africa

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USA

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

20:50-19:20

2 stops29h 30m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 11/11

16:20-18:00

1 stop18h 40m

R14 028

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/7

20:05-22:28

2 stops32h 23m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 27/7

20:54-17:50

1 stop38h 56m

R14 279

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

9:30-18:48

2 stops40h 18m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 16/11

20:40-13:25

2 stops33h 45m

R14 566

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

13:50-7:55

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

Mon 17/11

10:00-13:00

1 stop20h 00m

R14 656

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

17:50-10:55

1 stop23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/10

0:35-10:35

1 stop28h 00m

R14 745

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/10

22:40-8:20

1 stop27h 40m

R14 781

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

17:00-16:45

1 stop29h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/7

20:00-0:25

1 stop22h 25m

R14 799

Cape TownBoston

CPT - BOS

CPTBOS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

8:05-11:45

2 stops34h 40m

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 13/11

18:45-6:45

1 stop29h 00m

R14 889

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/6

20:40-16:00

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 21/7

23:25-10:20

1 stop28h 55m

R14 943

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

18:50-18:45

1 stop29h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/8

13:30-19:40

1 stop24h 10m

R14 979

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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 14 June 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 14 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines 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.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 Kenya Airways (R8 162), Qatar Airways (R8 987), and Norse Atlantic UK (R10 117).

  • 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 14 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR11 332AverageR18 634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 776AverageR22 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 944AverageR13 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 987AverageR21 665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 894AverageR20 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR13 191AverageR21 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 392AverageR18 286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 448AverageR17 875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR13 463AverageR19 932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR13 605AverageR19 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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