$518+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to South Africa
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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.
Round-trip from | $874 (FlightHub) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $518 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $1,149 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,434 or less |
Good one-way deal | $1,188 or less |
Find flight deals from New York to South Africa
Cheapest flights from New York to South AfricaExplore the most affordable flight options available from New York to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to South Africa 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 March 28, 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
NewarkJohannesburg
EWR - JNB
EWRJNB
Newark
Mon 9/8
12:30 am-10:35 am
1 stop28h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 9/23
5:50 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop34h 45m
New YorkJohannesburg
JFK - JNB
JFKJNB
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 4/7
10:00 pm-3:55 am
2 stops23h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 4/23
10:50 pm-8:00 pm
2 stops27h 10m
New YorkJohannesburg
JFK - JNB
JFKJNB
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 9/7
12:35 am-10:35 am
1 stop28h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 9/14
5:55 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop34h 45m
New YorkJohannesburg
JFK - JNB
JFKJNB
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 4/13
1:20 am-2:20 pm
2 stops55h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 4/28
1:55 pm-3:10 pm
1 stop31h 15m
New YorkJohannesburg
JFK - JNB
JFKJNB
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 4/21
12:55 pm-7:10 am
1 stop36h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 5/4
9:50 am-9:00 am
1 stop29h 10m
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 5/11
1:45 pm-1:40 pm
2 stops41h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 5/18
2:30 pm-7:35 am
2 stops23h 05m
NewarkCape Town
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Tue 9/9
12:30 am-11:50 am
1 stop29h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 9/17
4:35 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop36h 00m
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 4/23
7:50 pm-11:50 am
1 stop34h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/30
4:35 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop36h 05m
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 5/15
10:00 pm-1:00 pm
2 stops33h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/22
1:50 pm-8:00 pm
2 stops36h 10m
New YorkJohannesburg
JFK - JNB
JFKJNB
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 4/14
1:45 pm-10:55 am
1 stop39h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 4/29
1:15 am-7:35 am
1 stop36h 20m
Best time to book a flight from New York to South Africa
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from New York with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to South Africa
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 NYC to ZA?
Find hourly flight availability from New York to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
When flying from New York to South Africa, 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 New York to South Africa?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to South Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to South Africa flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Rainfall in South Africa by month
Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in South Africa by month
Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to South Africa, such as Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Ramón,Feb 2025
ICN - SGN
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Entertainment
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Ramón,Feb 2025
ICN - SGN
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Ramón,Feb 2025
ICN - SGN
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Ramón,Feb 2025
ICN - SGN
Overall
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Comfort
Entertainment
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Ramón,Feb 2025
ICN - SGN
Overall
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Comfort
Entertainment
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Reviews
Ramón,Feb 2025
ICN - SGN
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Top 10 airlines flying from New York to South Africa
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$480 | Average$500 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$768 | Average$1,091 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$771 | Average$1,035 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$858 | Average$1,144 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$908 | Average$1,199 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$978 | Average$1,362 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,003 | Average$1,573 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,250 | Average$1,717 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,313 | Average$1,623 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,327 | Average$1,738 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |