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Cheap flights from New York to South Africa from £518

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Ethiopian Air Logo
20:55 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 19:55
JNB
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JFK
26h 55m2 stops
£861Ethiopian Air
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:25 - 10:35
JFK
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JNB
28h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 18:00
JNB
-
JFK
30h 00m1 stop
£878Turkish Airlines
Tue, 31 Mar - Mon, 13 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:55 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 19:55
JNB
-
JFK
26h 55m2 stops
£880Ethiopian Air
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:55 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 18:55
JNB
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JFK
39h 45m3 stops
£892Ethiopian Air
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 13:05
LGA
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JNB
34h 15m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 19:02
JNB
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LGA
35h 32m3 stops
£1,031Multiple Airlines
Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
Delta Logo
10:20 - 21:55
JFK
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CPT
28h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
21:30 - 11:15
CPT
-
JFK
20h 45m1 stop
£1,040Delta
Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
Delta Logo
16:40 - 19:15
JFK
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CPT
19h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:30 - 00:51
CPT
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JFK
34h 21m1 stop
£1,050Delta
Thu, 12 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
15:35 - 08:40
LGA
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JNB
34h 05m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 19:26
JNB
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LGA
29h 56m2 stops
£1,094Qatar Airways
Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:59 - 22:05
LGA
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JNB
24h 06m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 17:25
JNB
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LGA
29h 05m2 stops
£1,105Multiple Airlines
Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:00 - 19:00
LGA
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JNB
21h 00m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:00 - 19:31
JNB
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LGA
28h 31m2 stops
£1,128Virgin Atlantic
Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

Turkish Airlines flights from New York to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines
31 Mar
JFK00:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
13 Apr
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 00m
1 stop
JFK18:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£878
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Turkish Airlines
3 Apr
JFK19:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
13 Apr
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 00m
1 stop
JFK18:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£908
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Turkish Airlines
13 Jan
JFK12:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
30 Jan
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
36h 10m
1 stop
JFK22:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,026
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Qatar Airways flights from New York to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on New York to South Africa flight tickets
Qatar Airways
30 Jan
JFK15:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 45m
2 stops
JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
5 Feb
JNB03:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m
2 stops
JFK08:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£915
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Qatar Airways
31 Mar
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
13 Apr
JNB15:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
48h 15m
3 stops
JFK09:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,049
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Qatar Airways
1 Apr
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
11 Apr
JNB09:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 25m
3 stops
JFK08:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,079
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Customise 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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

£861

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 31/3

00:25-10:35

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

18:00-18:00

1 stop30h 00m

£878

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

£880

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

10:10-18:55

3 stops39h 45m

£892

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 30/1

19:50-13:05

3 stops34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

14:30-19:02

3 stops35h 32m

£1,031

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

10:20-21:55

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

21:30-11:15

1 stop20h 45m

£1,040

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

16:40-19:15

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

21:30-00:51

1 stop34h 21m

£1,050

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 30/1

15:35-08:40

2 stops34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

20:30-19:26

2 stops29h 56m

£1,094

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/1

14:59-22:05

2 stops24h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

19:20-17:25

2 stops29h 05m

£1,105

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sat 17/1

15:00-19:00

1 stop21h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

22:00-19:31

2 stops28h 31m

£1,128

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from New York to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £835. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of April, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £904.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to South Africa. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £906. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New York to South Africa for around £1,292.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to South Africa is in the morning. Flights from New York to South Africa during this time can be as low as £953. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around £1,250.

What is the cheapest New York to South Africa flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around £942 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from New York for as low as £694 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to South Africa flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York to South Africa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 54% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to South Africa flight.

Cheap New York to South Africa flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

22h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to South Africa takes 22h 15m
There are no direct flights from New York to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from New York to South Africa.
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to South Africa?

    Prices for flights from New York to South Africa are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to South Africa?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New York to South Africa?

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