Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to USA are Kenya Airways (R8 771), Qatar Airways (R8 937), and RwandAir (R10 380).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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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.

Question 4

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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).

Question 5

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to USA?

Accepted Answer

To save up to 21% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 45 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from South Africa to USA from R16 246 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R20 280 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to USA from South Africa. Prices for May average R16 857 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R13 767. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a May flight can save you 23% on your journey compared to booking in August

Question 7

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to US?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

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

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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.

Question 11

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to USA?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from South Africa to USA. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 12

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to USA?

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to USA from South Africa.

Question 13

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to USA with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from South Africa to USA with no change fees.

Question 14

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to USA become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on South Africa to USA flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Question 15

What airports serve South Africa to the USA flights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

Which airlines fly directly from South Africa to the USA?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Round-trip from	R14 414
One-way from	R8 771
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R15 561
Good round-trip deal	R16 878 or less
Good one-way deal	R17 644 or less

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 27/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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