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$448+ 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/911:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/30$1,001
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2910:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Tue 12/99:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/28$1,004
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2910:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 12/89:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/30$1,005
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/512:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/191:35 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,012
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/219:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/2711:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$1,012
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/298:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/2011:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/29$1,013
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/99:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/1511:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/29$1,013
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/298:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/611:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/30$1,014
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/298:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/911:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/29$1,016
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/119:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/2611:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$1,017
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 12/48:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops40h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/2411:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$1,018
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/49:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/1211:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$1,018

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 October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$934
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$448
(Norse)

Popular in

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Average price

$1,416
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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 October 30, 2025.
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

Tue 12/2

8:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/9

11:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,001

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 3/18

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,003

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/29

8:05 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 1/28

4:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops26h 05m

$1,146

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/7

12:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/11

7:05 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$1,166

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 3/8

4:00 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,192

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/28

11:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops54h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/5

12:05 pm-9:00 am

2 stops51h 55m

$1,204

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/4

3:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/12

9:50 am-9:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

$1,247

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/22

1:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/26

5:15 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$1,260

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

9:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/11

11:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,278

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

9:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/21

7:50 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops30h 05m

$1,279

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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 $494). Flying from State of New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,151). 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 October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from State of New York to South Africa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State of 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 State of New York to South Africa flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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 $1,001, 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 Norse Atlantic UK, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $448. Kenya Airways flights start at $482 while deals on Egyptair start at $509 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 $494). Flying from State of New York to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,151). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$490Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$768Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$771Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$945Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$979Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,053Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,198Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,284Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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