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8:05 pm - 10:45 amJFK-JNB
31h 40m1 stop
7:05 pm - 11:15 amJNB-JFK
23h 10m1 stop
$800Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 12
8:05 pm - 10:55 amJFK-JNB
31h 50m1 stop
5:55 pm - 10:55 amJNB-JFK
23h 00m1 stop
$806Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Mar 2 - Wed, Apr 2
9:35 pm - 10:20 amJFK-JNB
29h 45m1 stop
7:25 pm - 11:25 amJNB-JFK
23h 00m1 stop
$1,075British Airways
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Mon, Jan 13 - Mon, Feb 10
9:35 pm - 10:20 amEWR-JNB
29h 45m1 stop
7:25 pm - 7:35 pmJNB-EWR
31h 10m1 stop
$1,081British Airways
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Sun, Jan 26 - Sun, Feb 9
6:40 pm - 10:20 amEWR-JNB
32h 40m1 stop
7:25 pm - 2:00 pmJNB-EWR
25h 35m1 stop
$1,103American Airlines
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Tue, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 28
9:35 pm - 10:20 amEWR-JNB
29h 45m1 stop
7:25 pm - 2:00 pmJNB-EWR
25h 35m1 stop
$1,104American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 2
8:40 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,313United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 15
8:40 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,315United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 30
4:00 pm - 7:00 pmLGA-CPT
20h 00m1 stop
9:15 pm - 2:40 pmCPT-LGA
24h 25m1 stop
$1,328Delta
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Thu, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 14
5:57 pm - 7:00 pmEWR-CPT
18h 03m1 stop
9:15 pm - 3:02 pmCPT-EWR
23h 47m1 stop
$1,328Delta
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Thu, Jan 23 - Tue, Mar 11
7:00 am - 7:10 amATL-JNB
41h 10m2 stops
Sat, Feb 15
8:50 pm - 7:10 amATL-JNB
51h 20m2 stops
Fri, Feb 7
10:00 pm - 10:45 amATL-JNB
29h 45m1 stop
$671Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Feb 19
10:00 pm - 10:45 amATL-JNB
29h 45m1 stop
$672Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Feb 26
8:40 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
$1,118United Airlines
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Sun, Mar 2
8:55 pm - 6:35 pmEWR-JNB
14h 40mnonstop
$1,118United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 15
6:59 am - 7:00 pmLGA-JNB
29h 01m1 stop
$1,122Delta
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Tue, Jan 28
12:05 pm - 7:00 pmIAD-CPT
23h 55m2 stops
$1,122Delta
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Thu, Jan 30
9:55 pm - 8:00 amIAD-CPT
27h 05m1 stop
$12,711British Airways
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2:10 pm - 8:00 amLGA-CPT
34h 50m2 stops
$13,824British Airways
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Thu, Mar 6
7:00 pm - 12:40 amJFK-JNB
22h 40m1 stop
12:10 pm - 6:35 amJNB-JFK
25h 25m1 stop
$1,866Kenya Airways
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Sat, Dec 21 - Mon, Dec 23
8:55 pm - 6:35 pmEWR-JNB
14h 40mnonstop
7:35 pm - 1:55 pmJNB-EWR
25h 20m1 stop
$1,903United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 19 - Sun, Jan 19
8:55 pm - 6:35 pmEWR-JNB
14h 40mnonstop
7:35 pm - 7:45 pmJNB-EWR
31h 10m2 stops
$1,909United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 19 - Sun, Jan 19
4:41 pm - 10:20 amLGA-JNB
34h 39m2 stops
9:15 pm - 8:23 pmJNB-LGA
30h 08m2 stops
$2,169British Airways
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Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 23
10:29 pm - 12:10 pmJFK-CPT
30h 41m1 stop
6:45 pm - 11:40 amCPT-JFK
23h 55m1 stop
$2,243British Airways
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Mon, Dec 23 - Mon, Dec 30
10:00 pm - 10:45 amATL-JNB
29h 45m1 stop
7:05 pm - 7:55 pmJNB-ATL
31h 50m1 stop
$2,251Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 16
7:13 pm - 7:30 amEWR-JNB
29h 17m2 stops
9:15 pm - 8:29 pmJNB-EWR
30h 14m2 stops
$2,274American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 19 - Wed, Dec 25
10:00 pm - 10:45 amATL-JNB
29h 45m1 stop
7:05 pm - 7:55 pmJNB-ATL
31h 50m1 stop
$2,291Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 15
1:00 am - 9:25 amJFK-JNB
25h 25m1 stop
11:55 pm - 8:20 pmJNB-JFK
27h 25m2 stops
$2,457Delta
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Mon, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 8
1:00 am - 9:25 amJFK-JNB
25h 25m1 stop
7:40 pm - 8:20 pmJNB-JFK
31h 40m2 stops
$2,596Delta
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Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Jan 7
8:40 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,312United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 30
8:55 pm - 6:35 pmEWR-JNB
14h 40mnonstop
10:00 pm - 7:15 amJNB-EWR
16h 15mnonstop
$1,312United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 29
8:40 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CPT
14h 20mnonstop
8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT-EWR
16h 00mnonstop
$1,313United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 15
8:55 pm - 6:35 pmEWR-JNB
14h 40mnonstop
10:00 pm - 7:15 amJNB-EWR
16h 15mnonstop
$1,313United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 16 - Thu, Feb 6
8:59 pm - 7:00 pmATL-JNB
15h 01mnonstop
9:55 pm - 7:51 amJNB-ATL
16h 56mnonstop
$1,513Delta
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Thu, Jan 16 - Thu, Feb 6
9:05 pm - 5:45 pmEWR-JNB
14h 40mnonstop
8:00 pm - 6:15 amJNB-EWR
16h 15mnonstop
$1,579Lufthansa
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8:59 pm - 7:00 pmATL-JNB
15h 01mnonstop
9:55 pm - 7:51 amJNB-ATL
16h 56mnonstop
$1,588Delta
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8:59 pm - 7:00 pmATL-JNB
15h 01mnonstop
9:55 pm - 7:51 amJNB-ATL
16h 56mnonstop
$1,693Delta
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Wed, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 5
9:05 pm - 5:45 pmEWR-JNB
14h 40mnonstop
8:00 pm - 6:15 amJNB-EWR
16h 15mnonstop
$1,986Lufthansa
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Thu, May 1 - Sat, May 10
9:05 pm - 5:45 pmEWR-JNB
14h 40mnonstop
8:00 pm - 6:15 amJNB-EWR
16h 15mnonstop
$2,491Lufthansa
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Turkish Airlines flights from United States to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines
Feb 3
JFK8:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 12
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
23h 10m
1 stop
JFK11:15 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
Mar 10
EWR1:30 amNewark
27h 15m
1 stop
JNB10:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 20
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
34h 30m
1 stop
EWR11:35 pmNewark
Turkish Airlines
Jan 27
JFK12:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 35m
1 stop
JNB10:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 10
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
23h 10m
1 stop
JFK11:15 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

American Airlines flights from United States to South Africa

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American Airlines
Jan 14
EWR6:40 pmNewark
32h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 28
JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m
1 stop
EWR2:00 pmNewark
American Airlines
Jan 29
EWR9:35 pmNewark
29h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 2
JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m
1 stop
EWR2:00 pmNewark
American Airlines
Jan 21
EWR9:35 pmNewark
29h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 29
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
23h 45m
1 stop
EWR2:00 pmNewark

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from United States to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,035. The month of January is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from United States averaging around $1,044.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,220. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Africa on Friday is $1,474.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,246. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is at noon when prices are around $1,510.

What is the cheapest United States to South Africa flight route?

Fly from Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best United States - South Africa flight prices

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

In general, most travelers find the cheapest time to book a flight to South Africa is about 50 days prior to their departure date when tickets on average are $1,248. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from United States for as low as $899 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on United States to South Africa flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on United States 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 United States to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 52% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found

$528

Fastest flight time

14h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from United States in the past 72 hours is $528. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $800.
The fastest flight from United States to South Africa takes 14h 20m
Direct flights go from United States to South Africa every day.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 United States to South Africa.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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711 reviews
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7.2
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6.8
279 reviews
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7.4
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7.2
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8.0
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6.6
6,820 reviews
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