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$476+ Cheap flights from South Africa to New York, NY (NYC)

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated janeiro 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$740
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$476
(Kenya Airways)

Good round-trip deal

$918 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,166 or less
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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 janeiro 21, 2025.

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This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 1/19$769
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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 janeiro 21, 2025.

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Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

seg 2/3

7:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Newark

seg 2/10

10:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$740

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

qua 2/5

11:55 pm-9:02 am

2 stops40h 07m

Newark

ter 2/18

8:50 pm-11:35 am

2 stops31h 45m

$760

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

qua 2/5

2:10 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Newark

ter 2/18

8:50 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$791

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ter 4/22

5:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop20h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ter 5/6

1:45 pm-9:45 am

1 stop38h 00m

$795

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sex 1/31

7:40 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops32h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sex 2/7

6:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$796

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

seg 3/3

11:55 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops24h 33m

New York LaGuardia

seg 3/10

4:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$797

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sex 3/7

7:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sex 3/14

6:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$798

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

qui 3/13

1:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Newark

seg 3/17

11:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$802

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ter 2/18

7:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Newark

dom 2/23

12:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop27h 25m

$812

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ter 2/25

7:10 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop34h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ter 3/4

12:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 40m

$812

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to New York

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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 janeiro 21, 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.

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 janeiro 21, 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 janeiro 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Emirates 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.
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Very good
3,356 reviews

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8.1

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8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 $476. Users have also found prices from $480 and $499 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to New York?

    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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Top 8 airlines flying from South Africa to New York

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$667Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$685Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
DeltaCheapest$757Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$788Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$847Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$861Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$912Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,096Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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