HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
South Africa

$863+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — JNB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Buffalo to South Africa with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Buffalo to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$998
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$863
(oojo)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,512
From Buffalo to South Africa
Search Deals
One-way flight from Buffalo to South Africa
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($286 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Buffalo to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Buffalo to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 9/63:55 pmBUF - JNB
2 stops36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 9/205:50 pmJNB - BUF
2 stops34h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$998
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:49 pmBUF - CPT
2 stops34h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/36:55 pmCPT - BUF
2 stops29h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,205
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/63:55 pmBUF - JNB
2 stops26h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 9/191:25 amJNB - BUF
2 stops28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,288
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 9/227:00 amBUF - CPT
3 stops48h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/32:35 pmCPT - BUF
3 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,402
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/610:55 amBUF - JNB
3 stops40h 25mAir Canada
Sat 9/207:35 pmJNB - BUF
3 stops31h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$1,443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:00 amBUF - CPT
1 stop27h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/38:00 pmCPT - BUF
1 stop19h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,460
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:00 amBUF - CPT
2 stops33h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 10/32:35 pmCPT - BUF
3 stops30h 41mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,490
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 6/2812:59 pmBUF - CPT
1 stop22h 51mDelta
Sun 7/138:05 pmCPT - BUF
1 stop20h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,570
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/110:30 amBUF - JNB
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/159:20 pmJNB - BUF
1 stop19h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,575
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 9/65:10 pmBUF - JNB
1 stop20h 30mDelta
Sat 9/206:50 pmJNB - BUF
2 stops26h 26mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,627
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/205:40 amBUF - JNB
2 stops28h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 7/41:55 pmJNB - BUF
2 stops40h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,729
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/297:45 pmBUF - CPT
2 stops31h 45mLufthansa
Tue 7/156:05 pmCPT - BUF
2 stops35h 39mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$1,769

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Buffalo

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloJohannesburg

BUF - JNB

BUFJNB

Buffalo

Sat 9/6

3:55 pm-10:35 am

2 stops36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/20

5:50 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$998

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Mon 9/22

6:49 pm-11:00 am

2 stops34h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/3

6:55 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,205

BuffaloJohannesburg

BUF - JNB

BUFJNB

Buffalo

Sat 9/6

3:55 pm-12:25 am

2 stops26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

1:25 am-11:50 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$1,288

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-1:45 pm

3 stops48h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/3

2:35 pm-7:04 pm

3 stops34h 29m

$1,402

BuffaloJohannesburg

BUF - JNB

BUFJNB

Buffalo

Sat 9/6

10:55 am-9:20 am

3 stops40h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/20

7:35 pm-9:16 pm

3 stops31h 41m

$1,443

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Mon 9/22

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/3

8:00 pm-9:43 am

1 stop19h 43m

$1,460

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/3

2:35 pm-3:16 pm

3 stops30h 41m

$1,490

BuffaloCape Town

BUF - CPT

BUFCPT

Buffalo

Sat 6/28

12:59 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/13

8:05 pm-11:02 am

1 stop20h 57m

$1,570

BuffaloJohannesburg

BUF - JNB

BUFJNB

Buffalo

Tue 7/1

10:30 am-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/15

9:20 pm-10:27 am

1 stop19h 07m

$1,575

BuffaloJohannesburg

BUF - JNB

BUFJNB

Buffalo

Sat 9/6

5:10 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/20

6:50 pm-3:16 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$1,627

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/11

Showing 1-10 of 23 results
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Buffalo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Buffalo to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Buffalo 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 BUF to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo 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 June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Buffalo to South Africa as you normally would.

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Buffalo to South Africa, such as Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,211 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Buffalo to South Africa?

    Most people fly from Buffalo (BUF) if they book a flight from Buffalo to South Africa. Buffalo is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Buffalo’s city center.

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

    $863 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Air Canada, with prices starting from $1,143 and $1,179, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to South Africa 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 Buffalo to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Buffalo 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Buffalo to South Africa

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
John F Kennedy Intl to Cairo flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Casablanca flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Accra flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos flights
Newark to Cairo flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
LaGuardia to Cairo flights
Newark to Accra flights
Newark to OR Tambo flights
Newark to Lagos flights
Newark to Casablanca flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Marrakech flights
Newark to Marrakech flights
Newark to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo flights
LaGuardia to Accra flights
LaGuardia to Casablanca flights
LaGuardia to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
Newark to Cape Town flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town flights
LaGuardia to Lagos flights
LaGuardia to Marrakech flights
LaGuardia to OR Tambo flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Abidjan flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Dakar flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Tunis flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Algiers flights
LaGuardia to Cape Town flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Arusha flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Zanzibar flights
Newark to Algiers flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Bamako flights
Newark to Dakar flights
Newark to Tunis flights
Newark to Arusha flights
Newark to Zanzibar flights
LaGuardia to Algiers flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Port Louis flights
LaGuardia to Zanzibar flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Sun City Resort flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Rabat flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Dar Es Salaam flights
Newark to Abidjan flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Alexandria flights
LaGuardia to Dakar flights
Newark to Port Louis flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Monrovia flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Abuja flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Conakry flights
LaGuardia to Tunis flights

Top 2 airlines flying from Buffalo to South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,266Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,383Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.