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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United States from R6 682

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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Sep 15 — Sep 221
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Cheap Cathay Pacific flights from South Africa to USA

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Cathay Pacific for the route between South Africa and USA. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 538 643 searches. Data last updated 10 September 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Cathay Pacific flights we've detected travelling from South Africa to USA. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Sun 13/1011:20JNB - LAX
1 stop36h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 19/100:30LAX - JNB
1 stop46h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/9R27 298
Wed 18/920:15JNB - JFK
2 stops47h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 29/914:55JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/9R29 996

Cheap British Airways flights from South Africa to USA

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between South Africa and USA. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 538 643 searches. Data last updated 10 September 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on British Airways flights from South Africa to USA. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Wed 13/1122:05JNB - MIA
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 17/1122:05MIA - JNB
1 stop29h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/9R17 258
Wed 18/919:20JNB - EWR
1 stop30h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 23/1121:35EWR - JNB
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/9R21 135

Cheap South Africa to USA flights in September & October 2024

Find cheap flight options from South Africa to USA specifically for the months of September and October 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 538 643 searches. Prices were last updated on 10 September 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to USA in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 9/109:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 16/1014:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R11 845
Sun 13/109:55JNB - JFK
1 stop37h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 23/1014:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R12 006
Wed 9/109:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 16/1014:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R12 041
Wed 9/109:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 22/1022:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R12 202
Sun 29/99:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 4/1113:40JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R12 631
Mon 30/99:55JNB - JFK
1 stop37h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 6/1113:40JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R12 863
Thu 26/99:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 30/914:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R12 970
Mon 30/99:55JNB - JFK
1 stop37h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 7/1014:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R13 167
Thu 17/1012:10JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 25mKenya Airways
Thu 24/1013:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/9R13 881

South Africa to USA 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between South Africa and USA in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 538 643 searches. Data last updated 10 September 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to USA in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 9/109:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 16/1014:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R11 845
Sun 13/109:55JNB - JFK
1 stop37h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 23/1014:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R12 006
Wed 9/109:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 16/1014:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R12 041
Wed 9/109:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 22/1022:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R12 202
Wed 2/109:55JNB - JFK
1 stop37h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 9/1014:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R12 274
Sun 29/99:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 4/1113:40JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R12 631
Mon 30/99:55JNB - JFK
1 stop37h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 6/1113:40JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R12 863
Sun 3/1110:00JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 6/1113:40JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/9R12 899
Thu 26/99:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 30/914:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R12 970

Direct flights to USA from South Africa

Discover direct flight options from South Africa to USA. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 538 643 searches. Data last updated 10 September 2024.
For a quicker trip, book one of these direct flights from South Africa to USA. Select from other flights from South Africa to USA by using the search form above.
Sat 9/1121:55JNB - ATL
Nonstop17h 00mDelta
Fri 31/120:50ATL - JNB
Nonstop15h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/9R16 668
Thu 24/1021:55JNB - ATL
Nonstop16h 40mDelta
Fri 18/421:15ATL - JNB
Nonstop15h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/9R18 580
Sun 3/1122:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/1120:55EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9R18 616
Thu 24/1021:55JNB - ATL
Nonstop16h 40mDelta
Sun 10/1120:45ATL - JNB
Nonstop15h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/9R18 616
Wed 11/1221:55JNB - ATL
Nonstop17h 00mDelta
Sun 29/1220:50ATL - JNB
Nonstop15h 10mDelta
Deal found 8/9R18 723
Wed 20/1122:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/1220:55EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9R20 474
Thu 19/919:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 20/1120:40EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9R20 527
Wed 11/1221:55JNB - ATL
Nonstop17h 00mDelta
Wed 1/120:50ATL - JNB
Nonstop15h 10mDelta
Deal found 8/9R20 635
Fri 8/1120:50CPT - IAD
Nonstop16h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 16/1118:50IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9R21 671

South Africa to USA flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from South Africa to USA for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 538 643 searches. Data last updated 10 September 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from South Africa to USA should consider booking one of these fares. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Mon 16/923:15JNB - EWR
2 stops25h 56mDelta
Sun 24/1114:45EWR - JNB
2 stops24h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/9R14 399
Mon 16/921:55JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 33mDelta
Tue 26/118:26EWR - JNB
2 stops30h 34mDelta
Deal found 9/9R14 632
Mon 16/923:00JNB - EWR
2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 22/1021:45EWR - JNB
2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9R14 864
Tue 17/923:00JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 30/922:00JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9R14 882
Mon 16/923:00JNB - EWR
2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 26/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9R14 900
Sun 15/921:55JNB - EWR
2 stops41h 24mDelta
Wed 27/1114:45EWR - JNB
2 stops35h 30mDelta
Deal found 9/9R15 007
Tue 24/98:15JNB - ATL
2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 18/119:35ATL - JNB
1 stop27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9R15 114
Mon 16/923:00JNB - EWR
2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 24/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9R15 418
Wed 18/91:15JNB - JFK
1 stop21h 30mKenya Airways
Thu 26/913:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/9R15 579

One-way flights to USA from South Africa

Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to USA. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 538 643 searches. Data last updated 10 September 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from South Africa to USA can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip South Africa to USA flights by using the search form above.
Wed 9/109:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R6 682
Wed 25/99:55JNB - JFK
1 stop37h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/9R6 700
Sun 29/99:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R6 896
Fri 11/109:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R7 039
Fri 27/99:55JNB - JFK
1 stop37h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R7 075
Thu 3/109:55JNB - ATL
2 stops40h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9R8 004
Tue 15/101:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/9R8 039
Tue 22/101:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/9R8 075
Mon 7/109:55JNB - ATL
2 stops55h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9R8 325

Find flights from South Africa to USA within your budget

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 538 643 searches. Data last updated 10 September 2024.

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Johannesburg OR TamboNew York John F Kennedy Intl

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/10

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 16/10

1 stop36h 35m

R11 845

Johannesburg OR TamboNew York John F Kennedy Intl

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/11

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/12

1 stop27h 30m

R13 846

Johannesburg OR TamboNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/10

1 stop26h 00m

Newark

Mon 21/10

1 stop19h 18m

R14 185

Johannesburg OR TamboNew York John F Kennedy Intl

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/10

1 stop23h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/11

1 stop21h 10m

R14 292

Johannesburg OR TamboNew York John F Kennedy Intl

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/10

1 stop24h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/10

1 stop28h 16m

R14 471

Johannesburg OR TamboNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/10

1 stop34h 35m

Newark

Tue 19/11

1 stop27h 20m

R14 650

Johannesburg OR TamboAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/10

2 stops24h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 16/10

1 stop20h 15m

R14 703

Johannesburg OR TamboNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/11

2 stops26h 40m

Newark

Tue 15/4

2 stops24h 35m

R15 150

Johannesburg OR TamboNew York John F Kennedy Intl

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/10

1 stop31h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/10

1 stop32h 50m

R15 418

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Deals found on 9/9

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to USA

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to USA

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to USA including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to USA (average of R8 933). Flying from South Africa to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of R12 809). 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 10 September 2024.

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 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 8 September 2024.

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

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 10 September 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific, British Airways and JetBlue 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.
8,2
Very Good
1 334 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

8,2
Very Good
1 334 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 334 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

8,1
Very Good
3 639 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 334 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

8,0
Very Good
9 146 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 334 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

7,9
Good
1 368 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 334 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

7,7
Good
1 734 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 334 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from South Africa to USA for under R11 900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to USA for under R11 900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Etihad Airways for just R11 845, but on average you can expect to pay R13 292.