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Cheap flights from New York to South Africa from £544

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Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
23h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 20:00
JNB
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JFK
27h 10m
2 stops
£635Ethiopian Air
Wed, 22 Apr - Sun, 3 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:55 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 19:55
JNB
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JFK
26h 55m
2 stops
£645Ethiopian Air
Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:55 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 19:55
JNB
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JFK
26h 55m
2 stops
£695Ethiopian Air
Mon, 16 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:35
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
23:30 - 07:35
CPT
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JFK
38h 05m
1 stop
£729Kenya Airways
Wed, 6 May - Tue, 19 May
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:35
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:20 - 07:35
CPT
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JFK
23h 15m
1 stop
£760Kenya Airways
Sun, 8 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:20 - 10:50
JFK
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JNB
27h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 11:00
JNB
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JFK
23h 00m
1 stop
£833Turkish Airlines
Tue, 24 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:40 - 10:50
JFK
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JNB
32h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 23:25
JNB
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JFK
34h 20m
1 stop
£841Turkish Airlines
Mon, 16 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 08:20
JFK
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JNB
37h 10m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 08:35
JNB
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JFK
28h 45m
1 stop
£878Etihad Airways
Mon, 16 Mar - Wed, 17 Jun
Delta Logo
18:30 - 19:00
LGA
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JNB
41h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 15:43
JNB
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LGA
24h 48m
1 stop
£1,047Delta
Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Delta Logo
13:00 - 19:00
LGA
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JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 14:44
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LGA
23h 49m
1 stop
£1,063Delta
Mon, 16 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

Ethiopian Air flights from New York to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air
22 Apr
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 55m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
3 May
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£635
Ethiopian Air
12 Feb
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
15 Mar
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
2 stops
JFK19:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£645
Ethiopian Air
26 Feb
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
11 Mar
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
2 stops
JFK19:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£659

Qatar Airways flights from New York to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on New York to South Africa flight tickets
Qatar Airways
1 Mar
JFK10:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 15m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
13 Mar
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 15m
1 stop
JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£884
Qatar Airways
27 Mar
JFK01:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
7 Apr
JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 10m
1 stop
JFK08:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
£914
Qatar Airways
27 Mar
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 15m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
13 Apr
JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m
1 stop
JFK09:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
£960

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/4

22:00-03:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

£635

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

£645

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

21:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

£695

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/5

13:45-13:35

1 stop41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

23:30-07:35

1 stop38h 05m

£729

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

14:20-07:35

1 stop23h 15m

£760

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/3

01:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

18:00-11:00

1 stop23h 00m

£833

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

20:40-10:50

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

19:05-23:25

1 stop34h 20m

£841

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

13:10-08:20

2 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

09:50-08:35

1 stop28h 45m

£878

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sun 15/2

18:30-19:00

1 stop41h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

21:55-15:43

1 stop24h 48m

£1,047

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Mon 16/2

13:00-19:00

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

21:55-14:44

1 stop23h 49m

£1,063

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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, March 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 £813. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of March, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £850.

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 £916 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 £645 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.
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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.

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Can I find flights from New York to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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