Cheap flights from USA to South Africa

Flight FAQs

From USA to South Africa

What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to South Africa?

Consider American Airlines, Finnair or Etihad Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from USA to South Africa.

What are the most popular routes from USA to South Africa?

Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl or Newark - Cape Town Intl when deciding on the best route from USA to South Africa.

What are the cheapest Flights from USA to South Africa?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $591. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for $648 on average our data indicates $1384 when flying from USA to South Africa

What airports serve the USA to South Africa flights?

Two of the largest airports offering service to South Africa from the USA are John F. Kennedy Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The latter is seven miles from downtown Atlanta. It is the world’s busiest airport in both the number of passengers and flights. There are several places in South Africa to end your flight to South Africa from the USA. O. R. Tambo International Airport is located near Johannesburg and is the busiest airport in Africa with the capacity for 28 million passengers on an annual basis. This airport is a hub for many airlines including South African Airways, South African Express, and FlySafair.

Which airlines fly directly from the USA to South Africa?

There are a few direct, nonstop flights to South Africa from the United States. Hartfield-Jackson Airport offers direct flights into Johannesburg through Delta Air Lines and KLM. Travelers leaving the United States to Johannesburg can take flight from United Airlines and South African Airways. There are also a number of stopover flights into South Africa in other locations. Visitors to Cape Town coming from John F. Kennedy Airport may take flights from South African Airways, Kenya Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines. Cape Town Airport can also be reached from Philadelphia International Airport through Qatar Airways, British Airways, and KLM.

What are the stopover options between the USA to South Africa?

When leaving from Philadelphia Airport, the stopover flights may have a single stop, two stops, or more. Some of the locations where you may stop down may include Hamad International Airport, Logan International Airport, and Amsterdam Airport. Coming out of Los Angeles International Airport into Cape Town may involve stops in Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, Dubai Airport, or Johannesburg Airport. This flight’s tickets are typically less expensive when choosing a longer flight. The flights with more than a single stop also have cheaper prices than those with one stop during the flight.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from the USA to South Africa?

When entering South Africa from the USA, you will need a passport valid at least 30 days beyond your stay. There is no need to have a visa or a return ticket when traveling by air between these countries.