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$470+ Cheap flights from South Africa to New York, NY (NYC)

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JNB — NYC
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to New York flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$772
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$474
(Kenya Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$841

Good round-trip deal

$909 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,165 or less
From South Africa to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from South Africa to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to New York (NYC).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/221:15 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 4/61:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/20$772
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/311:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 3/109:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$774
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/112:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/179:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$778
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/61:50 pmCPT - EWR
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1911:00 amEWR - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$784
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/209:55 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop27h 24mDelta
Thu 3/138:30 amJFK - JNB
1 stop28h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/19$790
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1811:55 pmJNB - LGA
2 stops27h 29mDelta
Tue 3/259:45 amLGA - JNB
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/20$797
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Thu 5/2211:15 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 35mKLM
Wed 5/2812:50 amJFK - JNB
1 stop38h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/20$815
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/22:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1911:00 amEWR - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$818
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/119:55 pmJNB - LGA
1 stop20h 46mKLM
Mon 3/176:30 pmLGA - JNB
1 stop18h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/20$819
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:55 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop23h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 9/2611:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop29h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/20$829
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/107:40 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Tue 3/185:50 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mAir France
Deal found 2/20$830
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/128:25 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop31h 05mSWISS
Thu 3/2011:05 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Deal found 2/20$836

Find flights from South Africa to New York within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to New York 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/22

1:15 am-7:35 am

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/6

1:45 pm-10:55 am

1 stop39h 10m

$772

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

11:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/13

9:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

$774

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

2:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops35h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/17

9:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

$778

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/13

1:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

Mon 3/17

11:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$790

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/17

7:40 pm-11:40 am

1 stop22h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/31

8:20 pm-8:30 am

2 stops30h 10m

$797

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/18

11:55 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops27h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/25

9:45 am-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$797

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/22

11:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/28

12:50 am-9:20 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$815

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/2

2:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 25m

Newark

Wed 3/19

11:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$818

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

9:55 pm-12:41 pm

1 stop20h 46m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/17

6:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$819

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/10

7:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Newark

Tue 3/18

5:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop33h 35m

$830

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to New York

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York (average of $236). Flying from South Africa to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from South Africa to New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from South Africa to New York. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from South Africa to New York by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

8.0
Very good

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to New York one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $474. Users have also found prices from $550 and $622 on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to New York?

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to New York 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 New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York (average of $236). Flying from South Africa to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$667Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$689Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$770Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$771Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$785Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$846Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$847Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$918Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,099Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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