Cheap flights from New York to South Africa from £388

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11:20 - 15:20
JFK
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JNB
22h 00m
1 stop
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12:40 - 08:50
JNB
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JFK
26h 10m
1 stop
£764Qatar Airways
Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct
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11:20 - 15:20
JFK
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JNB
22h 00m
1 stop
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12:40 - 08:50
JNB
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JFK
26h 10m
1 stop
£765Qatar Airways
Tue, 15 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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11:20 - 09:00
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JNB
39h 40m
1 stop
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12:45 - 08:00
JNB
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JFK
26h 15m
1 stop
£766Qatar Airways
Wed, 17 Jun - Fri, 20 Nov
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01:20 - 09:00
JFK
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JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
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20:10 - 15:00
JNB
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JFK
25h 50m
1 stop
£768Qatar Airways
Sun, 14 Jun - Fri, 20 Nov
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01:20 - 10:30
JFK
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JNB
27h 10m
1 stop
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13:45 - 15:00
JNB
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JFK
32h 15m
1 stop
£783Qatar Airways
Sat, 13 Jun - Thu, 19 Nov
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11:00 - 13:35
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CPT
43h 35m
3 stops
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14:25 - 09:00
CPT
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JFK
49h 35m
3 stops
£982SAUDIA
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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06:50 - 11:50
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CPT
23h 00m
1 stop
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16:35 - 22:30
CPT
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JFK
35h 55m
1 stop
£1,019Turkish Airlines
Mon, 17 Aug - Thu, 24 Sep
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22:00 - 07:35
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CPT
27h 35m
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09:25 - 13:05
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34h 40m
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£1,035SWISS
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16:45 - 08:35
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JNB
33h 50m
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19:20 - 19:00
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29h 40m
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£1,175Multiple Airlines
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19:20 - 18:10
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28h 50m
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£1,184Multiple Airlines
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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
20 Sept
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
9 Oct
JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 10m
1 stop
JFK08:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
£764
Qatar Airways
15 Sept
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
25 Sept
JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 10m
1 stop
JFK08:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
£765
Qatar Airways
17 Jun
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 40m
1 stop
JNB09:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
20 Nov
JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 15m
1 stop
JFK08:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£766

United Airlines flights from New York to South Africa

Our best United Airlines deals on New York to South Africa flight tickets
United Airlines
23 Sept
LGA18:15New York LaGuardia
32h 20m
2 stops
JNB08:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
8 Oct
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 36m
2 stops
LGA19:36New York LaGuardia
£1,352
United Airlines
23 Aug
LGA17:35New York LaGuardia
33h 00m
2 stops
JNB08:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
7 Sept
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 36m
2 stops
LGA22:36New York LaGuardia
£1,355
United Airlines
29 Oct
LGA13:00New York LaGuardia
38h 30m
2 stops
JNB09:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
12 Nov
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 23m
2 stops
LGA19:08New York LaGuardia
£1,355

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 20/9

11:20-15:20

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

12:40-08:50

1 stop26h 10m

£764

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/9

11:20-15:20

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

12:40-08:50

1 stop26h 10m

£765

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/6

11:20-09:00

1 stop39h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

12:45-08:00

1 stop26h 15m

£766

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 14/6

01:20-09:00

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

20:10-15:00

1 stop25h 50m

£768

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 13/6

01:20-10:30

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:45-15:00

1 stop32h 15m

£783

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/11

11:00-13:35

3 stops43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

14:25-09:00

3 stops49h 35m

£982

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/8

06:50-11:50

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

16:35-22:30

1 stop35h 55m

£1,019

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 26/10

22:00-07:35

1 stop27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

09:25-13:05

1 stop34h 40m

£1,035

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sat 13/6

16:45-08:35

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

19:20-19:00

2 stops29h 40m

£1,175

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sat 13/6

16:45-08:35

3 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

19:20-18:10

2 stops28h 50m

£1,184

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, June 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 £64. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of June, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £381.

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 from New York 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 £925 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 £793 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 28% 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

27h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to South Africa takes 27h 55m
There are no direct flights from New York to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from New York to South Africa.

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to South Africa

  • 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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