Cheap flights from New York to South Africa from £496

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Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 08:10
JFK
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JNB
28h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:45 - 08:35
JNB
-
JFK
28h 50m
1 stop
£675Etihad Airways
Mon, 6 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 10:30
JFK
-
JNB
32h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 10:55
JNB
-
JFK
22h 55m
1 stop
£704Turkish Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 03:55
JFK
-
JNB
23h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 20:00
JNB
-
JFK
27h 10m
2 stops
£724Ethiopian Air
Mon, 6 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 13:00
JFK
-
CPT
33h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 20:00
CPT
-
JFK
58h 35m
2 stops
£855Ethiopian Air
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 18:35
JFK
-
CPT
39h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:05 - 08:35
CPT
-
JFK
32h 30m
2 stops
£965Multiple Airlines
Wed, 8 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:20 - 17:20
JFK
-
CPT
37h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 08:35
CPT
-
JFK
42h 10m
2 stops
£972Multiple Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
17:45 - 04:00
LGA
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JNB
28h 15m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 20:49
JNB
-
LGA
36h 04m
2 stops
£1,129Qatar Airways
Wed, 16 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
17:45 - 15:20
LGA
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JNB
39h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 20:49
JNB
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LGA
36h 04m
2 stops
£1,130Qatar Airways
Thu, 17 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Virgin Atlantic Logo
19:00 - 19:40
LGA
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JNB
18h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 22:42
JNB
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LGA
30h 47m
1 stop
£1,218Virgin Atlantic
Fri, 17 Apr - Sun, 3 May
Virgin Atlantic Logo
14:00 - 19:40
LGA
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JNB
23h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 16:48
JNB
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LGA
24h 53m
1 stop
£1,255Virgin Atlantic
Wed, 2 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

Turkish Airlines flights from New York to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on New York to South Africa flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
8 Sept
JFK19:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
21 Sept
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m
1 stop
JFK10:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£704
Turkish Airlines
24 Aug
JFK12:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
12 Sept
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 05m
1 stop
JFK10:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£719
Turkish Airlines
13 Apr
JFK00:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
17 Jun
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m
1 stop
JFK10:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£725

Ethiopian Air flights from New York to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on New York to South Africa flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
6 Apr
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 55m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
24 Apr
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£724
Ethiopian Air
30 Mar
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 05m
2 stops
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
17 Apr
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£815
Ethiopian Air
11 Apr
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 00m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
18 Apr
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
58h 35m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£855

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/4

21:30-08:10

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

09:45-08:35

1 stop28h 50m

£675

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/9

19:50-10:30

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

18:00-10:55

1 stop22h 55m

£704

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/4

22:00-03:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

£724

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/4

22:00-13:00

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

15:25-20:00

2 stops58h 35m

£855

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/4

21:30-18:35

2 stops39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

06:05-08:35

2 stops32h 30m

£965

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/4

22:20-17:20

2 stops37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

20:25-08:35

2 stops42h 10m

£972

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Wed 16/9

17:45-04:00

2 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

14:45-20:49

2 stops36h 04m

£1,129

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Thu 17/9

17:45-15:20

2 stops39h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

14:45-20:49

2 stops36h 04m

£1,130

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 17/4

19:00-19:40

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

21:55-22:42

1 stop30h 47m

£1,218
Fastest return journey

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/9

14:00-19:40

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

21:55-16:48

1 stop24h 53m

£1,255

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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 £872. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of April, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £972.

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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around £939 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 £665 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 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time

24h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to South Africa takes 24h 05m
There are no direct flights from New York to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes 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.

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