Cheap flights from South Africa to USA

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From South Africa to USA

Which airlines flying from South Africa to United States have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from South Africa to United States have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. South African, Qatar Airways, and Emirates are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like South African with this kind of flexibility.

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from South Africa to United States to control the spread of COVID-19?

Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. Etihad Airways is one of them. Some of the new policies that have been implemented to accommodate travellers flying from South Africa to United States are improved sanitation, HEPA filters, mask requirements, socially-distanced seating (for a limited time), and pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms. Policies will vary by airline.

Can I find flights from South Africa to USA for under R8 700 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to USA for under R8 700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just R8 690, but on average you can expect to pay R8 941.

Are there direct flights from South Africa to USA for under R13 400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from South Africa to USA under R13 400. A good price for a direct flight from South Africa to USA is less than R14 326.

Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to USA for under R8 900?

There are currently 20+ open flights from South Africa to USA within the next 7 days for less than R8 900.

How popular is this South Africa to USA flight route?

The South Africa to United States flight path was viewed by 4 686 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 090. Users have also found prices from R6 197 and R7 215 on Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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.