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$464+ Cheap flights from New York State 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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
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Cheap flight deals from New York to South Africa

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 January 28, 2026.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/18:55 pm
JFK
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JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/1711:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/27$846
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 4/121:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sat 4/251:15 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/27$849
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/291:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Sat 5/25:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/27$857
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 2/228:55 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/911:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/26$860
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 2/168:55 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/211:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/27$861
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 3/299:45 pm
EWR
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JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/1610:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/26$861
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/1710:10 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 4/1410:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/27$862
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 4/129:45 pm
EWR
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JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/2010:50 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28$862
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/231:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/305:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/27$865
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/221:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/305:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/27$866
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/251:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 4/265:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/27$867
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 2/18:55 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/911:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/27$878

Find 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 January 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$846
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$464
(Gurufare)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,362
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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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to South Africa that are best for you.

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/16

9:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/20

11:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$952

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

12:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops41h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 3/15

4:00 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,029

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/15

12:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

4:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,061

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

$1,069

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/13

10:10 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/22

3:25 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$1,106

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/27

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/29

4:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,108

NewarkDurban

EWR - DUR

EWRDUR

Newark

Mon 4/20

12:25 am-1:15 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/4

2:45 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$1,120

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

1:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

3:20 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$1,123

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/14

9:55 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

2:35 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,166

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

8:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

10:15 am-7:55 pm

3 stops39h 40m

$1,172

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of New York to South Africa?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to South Africa (average of $499). Flying from State of New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). 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 NY 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 January 28, 2026.

When flying from State of 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.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    For as low as $952, Ethiopian Air can have you in South Africa from State of New York in 24h. The distance between State of New York and South Africa is about 7967 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $473. Egyptair flights start at $496 while deals on RwandAir start at $567 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 State of New York to South Africa?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to South Africa (average of $499). Flying from State of New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). 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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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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$480Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$764Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$768Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$778Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$814Average$1,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$843Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$843Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$909Average$2,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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