South Africa

$484+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to South Africa

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oct. 11 — oct. 181
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Cheap flight deals from New York to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$977
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$484
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,320

Good round-trip deal

$1,395 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,128 or less
From New York (NYC) to South Africa
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to South Africa.

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Cheapest flights from New York to South Africa
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 septiembre 11, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/169:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
jue. 10/210:50 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9$977
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mar. 12/212:25 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
jue. 12/115:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/10$986
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/29:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
lun. 11/1011:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$986
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mar. 10/79:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
mar. 10/282:30 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9$987
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mié. 10/810:55 amEWR - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
jue. 10/1610:50 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$988
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mié. 11/2612:25 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
lun. 12/155:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11$991
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lun. 12/2910:00 amEWR - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
mar. 1/132:30 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$991
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mar. 10/281:25 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
vie. 11/75:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/9$993
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jue. 9/259:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
jue. 10/910:50 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9$995
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sáb. 11/812:25 amEWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
mar. 11/185:15 pmCPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,005
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mar. 9/239:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
jue. 10/910:50 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9$1,008
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jue. 9/259:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
mié. 10/810:50 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11$1,010

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

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

vie. 1/9

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 2/5

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,095

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

dom. 11/9

9:15 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/25

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,104

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 11/12

12:20 am-1:30 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

lun. 11/17

4:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops26h 05m

$1,142

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 11/13

7:40 pm-10:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/27

7:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,146

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

mié. 11/5

12:25 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 2/5

7:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$1,146

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 11/18

8:05 am-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 11/30

8:35 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,162

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 11/15

7:40 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

lun. 11/17

4:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops26h 05m

$1,182

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

mié. 10/8

10:55 am-12:05 am

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 10/16

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,201

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

lun. 3/2

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 3/11

11:00 pm-9:00 am

2 stops40h 00m

$1,202

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 3/4

9:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

dom. 3/8

2:40 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$1,210

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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 $1,675). 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 septiembre 11, 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 Thursday 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 New York to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to South Africa. 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to ZA0 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 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from New York to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.

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

    Departing from New York to South Africa will take you 20h. The distance between New York and South Africa is about 7820 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York to South Africa are Egyptair ($507), Norse Atlantic UK ($507), and Ethiopian Air ($795).

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  • 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 $1,675). 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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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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$490Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$771Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$789Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$942Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$979Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,079Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,198Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,284Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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