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$1,040+ Cheap flights from Rochester (ROC) 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 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — JNB
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rochester to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Rochester to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated October 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,155
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$1,040
(oojo)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,203
From Greater Rochester Intl to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 27% potential price decrease ($470 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Rochester to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 23, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/226:00 amROC - JNB
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/129:50 amJNB - ROC
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$1,155
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 12/56:00 amROC - JNB
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/129:50 amJNB - ROC
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$1,283
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 12/34:05 pmROC - JNB
2 stops35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 2/87:05 pmJNB - ROC
2 stops35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,286
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 12/34:05 pmROC - JNB
2 stops35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 2/77:10 pmJNB - ROC
2 stops59h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,292
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 12/36:00 amROC - JNB
2 stops43h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 2/49:50 amJNB - ROC
2 stops35h 37mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/22$1,334
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/76:00 amROC - JNB
2 stops45h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 2/87:05 pmJNB - ROC
2 stops35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,349
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/76:00 amROC - JNB
2 stops45h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 2/77:10 pmJNB - ROC
2 stops59h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,354
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/910:40 amROC - JNB
2 stops39h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 2/48:20 pmJNB - ROC
2 stops28h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/22$1,359
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Thu 12/46:00 amROC - JNB
2 stops45h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 2/107:10 pmJNB - ROC
2 stops35h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,361
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sun 12/710:40 amROC - JNB
2 stops45h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 2/98:20 pmJNB - ROC
2 stops28h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/22$1,377
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/510:40 amROC - JNB
2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 2/88:20 pmJNB - ROC
2 stops28h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/22$1,396
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/710:40 amROC - JNB
2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 2/48:20 pmJNB - ROC
2 stops28h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/22$1,398

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

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RochesterJohannesburg

ROC - JNB

ROCJNB

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 11/22

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

9:50 am-5:45 pm

2 stops38h 55m

$1,155

RochesterJohannesburg

ROC - JNB

ROCJNB

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 3/27

11:37 am-8:20 am

2 stops38h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/12

9:50 am-4:05 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,157

RochesterJohannesburg

ROC - JNB

ROCJNB

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 12/5

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/12

9:50 am-11:15 pm

2 stops44h 25m

$1,283

RochesterJohannesburg

ROC - JNB

ROCJNB

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 12/3

4:05 pm-10:50 am

2 stops35h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

7:05 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,286

RochesterJohannesburg

ROC - JNB

ROCJNB

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 3/5

9:30 am-10:50 am

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

7:05 pm-12:15 am

2 stops35h 10m

$1,291

RochesterJohannesburg

ROC - JNB

ROCJNB

Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 12/7

10:40 am-3:55 am

2 stops34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

8:20 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$1,398

RochesterJohannesburg

ROC - JNB

ROCJNB

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 3/25

9:30 am-8:20 am

2 stops40h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/10

9:50 am-4:05 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,401

RochesterJohannesburg

ROC - JNB

ROCJNB

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 12/5

6:00 am-3:55 am

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/12

11:00 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops31h 15m

$1,428

RochesterJohannesburg

ROC - JNB

ROCJNB

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 12/5

10:40 am-3:55 am

2 stops34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/5

8:20 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$1,438

RochesterJohannesburg

ROC - JNB

ROCJNB

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 12/5

10:40 am-3:55 am

2 stops34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

8:20 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$1,438

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Best time to book a flight from Rochester to South Africa

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to South Africa (average of $1,018). Flying from Rochester to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,656). 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 ROC to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester 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 23, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Rochester to South Africa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

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 October 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Rochester to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Greater Rochester Intl (ROC), located 3.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Rochester to South Africa.

  • How long is the flight from Rochester to South Africa?

    A quick flight from Rochester to South Africa can take about 35h 45m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,286. Airlines will cover a distance of 8198 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to South Africa (average of $1,018). Flying from Rochester to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,656). 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 2 airlines flying from Rochester to South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rochester 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 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,370Average$1,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,463Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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