Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 14 days in advance to save up to 16% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 14 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New York to South Africa 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $991, or $1,410 for flights within the next 24 hours.
September is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from New York. Prices for September average $1,303 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $829. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a September flight can save you 18% on your journey compared to booking in July
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.
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$878 - $1,243
Route
Depart
Return
Price
New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo
JFK - JNB
JFKJNB
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 4/24
1 stop38h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 5/4
1 stop41h 20m
New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo
JFK - JNB
JFKJNB
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 4/10
2 stops23h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 4/26
2 stops27h 25m
NewarkJohannesburg OR Tambo
EWR - JNB
EWRJNB
Newark
Tue 4/2
1 stop28h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/18
1 stop34h 15m
New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 4/15
1 stop25h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 4/22
2 stops23h 05m
New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo
JFK - JNB
JFKJNB
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 4/26
1 stop27h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 5/6
2 stops33h 05m
New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo
JFK - JNB
JFKJNB
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 4/3
1 stop37h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 4/15
1 stop41h 15m
New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 5/14
1 stop21h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/23
1 stop29h 25m
New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo
JFK - JNB
JFKJNB
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 4/16
1 stop32h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 4/30
1 stop30h 10m
NewarkCape Town Intl
EWR - CPT
EWRCPT
Newark
Sat 9/14
1 stop31h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 9/28
2 stops27h 10m
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Reviews
Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
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Entertainment
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Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
Food
Boarding
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Comfort
Reviews
Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
Food
Boarding
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Comfort
Reviews
Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
Food
Boarding
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Comfort
Reviews
Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal
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