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Cheap flights from New York to South Africa from £452

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to South Africa departing on 5/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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These are some of the best return flight deals from New York to South Africa that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.
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14:55 - 08:20JFK-JNB
35h 25m1 stop
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09:50 - 16:05JNB-JFK
36h 15m1 stop
£694Etihad Airways
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Sun, 24 Aug - Thu, 11 Sep
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15:45 - 08:20JFK-JNB
34h 35m1 stop
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09:50 - 16:05JNB-JFK
36h 15m1 stop
£694Etihad Airways
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Thu, 28 Aug - Mon, 15 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:50JFK-CPT
34h 00m1 stop
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16:35 - 17:55CPT-JFK
31h 20m1 stop
£797Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 25 Aug - Wed, 10 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:45 - 11:50JFK-CPT
23h 05m1 stop
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16:35 - 04:30CPT-JFK
41h 55m1 stop
£823Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 10 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 03:55JFK-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
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19:25 - 20:00JNB-JFK
30h 35m3 stops
£864Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 22 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
British Airways Logo
07:50 - 11:00JFK-CPT
21h 10m1 stop
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18:55 - 18:05CPT-JFK
29h 10m1 stop
£878British Airways
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Wed, 28 May - Tue, 10 Jun
British Airways Logo
19:30 - 11:00JFK-CPT
33h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 12:45CPT-JFK
23h 50m1 stop
£889British Airways
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Tue, 27 May - Tue, 8 Jul
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 03:55JFK-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 20:00JNB-JFK
39h 50m3 stops
£901Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 13 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
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14:59 - 20:30LGA-JNB
23h 31m2 stops
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15:05 - 09:41JNB-LGA
24h 36m2 stops
£1,023United Airlines
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Sat, 30 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
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19:29 - 20:30LGA-JNB
43h 01m2 stops
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10:25 - 09:41JNB-LGA
29h 16m2 stops
£1,028United Airlines
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Fri, 29 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep

Etihad Airways flights from New York to South Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on New York to South Africa flight tickets
Etihad Airways
24 Aug
JFK14:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
35h 25m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
11 Sept
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 15m
1 stop
JFK16:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
Etihad Airways
28 Aug
JFK15:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 35m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
15 Sept
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 15m
1 stop
JFK16:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
Etihad Airways
27 Aug
JFK22:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 40m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
11 Sept
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 15m
1 stop
JFK16:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

Ethiopian Air flights from New York to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on New York to South Africa flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
7 May
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 55m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
20 May
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 30m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
Ethiopian Air
22 Sept
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 55m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
30 Sept
JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 35m
3 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
Ethiopian Air
7 May
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 55m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
16 May
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

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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 £825. 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 £883.

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 £908. 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 £1,296.

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 £956. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around £1,254.

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

Fly from Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best New York - South Africa flight prices

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 16 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around £954 when searching 16 weeks out.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 £818 on momondo.

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

There are 1 cabin classes 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.

Cheap New York to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York to South Africa

Best price found

£452

Fastest flight time

18h 20m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from New York in the past 72 hours is £452. The best return flight deal from New York to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £694.
The fastest flight from New York to South Africa takes 18h 20m
There are no direct flights from New York to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

  • 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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