Cheap flights from South Africa to the United States
How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to USA?
To save up to 2% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 24 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 R12 499 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R12 644 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to USA?
March is one of the best times of the year to fly to USA from South Africa. Prices for March average R12 574 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R10 077. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 15% on your journey compared to booking in December
When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to USA (ZA - US)?
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.
Cheap flights from South Africa to USA in May, June 2022
The best prices found for South Africa to USA flights in May, June
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South Africa to USA 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to USA from South Africa found for this year
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Cheap Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to USA
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Cheap American Airlines flights from South Africa to USA
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Direct flights to USA from South Africa
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Last-minute flights from South Africa to USA
Late deals on return flights to USA from South Africa, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to USA from South Africa
The cheapest one-way flights from South Africa to USA
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about South Africa to USA flights.
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.
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. Qatar Airways, South African, and British Airways are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Qatar Airways with this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from South Africa to USA for under R10 400 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to USA for under R10 400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Kenya Airways for just R10 383, but on average you can expect to pay R10 997.
Are there direct flights from South Africa to USA for under R14 100 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from South Africa to USA under R14 100. A good price for a direct flight from South Africa to USA is less than R15 696.
Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to USA for under R11 000?
There are currently 20+ open flights from South Africa to USA within the next 7 days for less than R11 000.
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?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to USA are Kenya Airways (R7 089), Qatar Airways (R7 283), and British Airways (R7 994).
Flights to USA from South Africa
Can I fly to USA from South Africa right now?
Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter USA.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to USA.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering USA.
Can I fly back to South Africa from USA?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from USA must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from USA are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.