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$499+ Cheap flights from South Africa to New York, NY (NYC)

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
nov. 1 — nov. 81
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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 octubre 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$780
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$499
(Norse)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$892

Good round-trip deal

$952 or less

Good one-way deal

$955 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. 4% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 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 octubre 2, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
mar. 11/49:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
mar. 11/113:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/2$780
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/29:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
dom. 10/192:55 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop35h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/30$782
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/59:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
dom. 10/122:55 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop35h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/29$785
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
mié. 10/229:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
mié. 11/123:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/1$788
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/29:55 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop30h 35mVirgin Atlantic
mié. 10/156:00 amJFK - JNB
1 stop31h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/30$790
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
lun. 11/39:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
dom. 11/163:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/30$793
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
lun. 11/39:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
dom. 11/93:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/1$795
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/51:35 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
mié. 11/1212:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/30$796
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/289:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 30mEtihad Airways
lun. 11/103:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/30$805
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
mar. 10/219:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
mar. 11/113:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/1$807
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/11:25 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
dom. 10/191:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/30$808
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/19:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
dom. 11/23:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/30$812

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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 octubre 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to New York that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 12/1

9:50 am-9:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 12/7

3:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 20m

$831

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 10/13

8:40 pm-6:08 pm

2 stops27h 28m

Newark

dom. 10/19

1:29 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 11m

$849

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 10/13

8:40 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops28h 33m

New York LaGuardia

dom. 10/19

7:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$849

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 11/9

10:00 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop24h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 11/22

6:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

$854

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 11/15

10:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 11/22

10:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop27h 50m

$855

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 11/3

10:00 pm-7:36 pm

2 stops28h 36m

New York LaGuardia

dom. 11/16

9:00 pm-8:40 am

2 stops28h 40m

$859

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 11/23

10:00 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops31h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 1/15

5:00 pm-8:35 am

2 stops32h 35m

$861

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 11/10

10:00 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops27h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 11/18

9:00 pm-8:25 am

1 stop28h 25m

$861

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 10/26

11:59 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop26h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 11/9

8:59 pm-8:40 am

2 stops28h 41m

$865

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 2/5

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

Newark

lun. 2/9

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$879

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to New York

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 $313). 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 octubre 2, 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 Tuesday 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 octubre 2, 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).

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 octubre 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from South Africa to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to New York?

    Etihad Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta can get you from South Africa to New York in just under 24h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 11m. South Africa and New York are separated by a distance of 7967 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Norse Atlantic UK. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $499. Users have also found prices from $507 and $548 on Kenya 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 $313). 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
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$653Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$697Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$770Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$785Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$789Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$817Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$846Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$919Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,005Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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