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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 1:05 pmEWR-JNB
20h 10m1 stop
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10:50 pm - 7:45 pmJNB-EWR
26h 55m2 stops
$949Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 20
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10:00 am - 1:05 pmEWR-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
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11:00 pm - 7:15 pmJNB-EWR
27h 15m2 stops
$959Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 11:50 amEWR-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 10:30 pmCPT-EWR
36h 15m1 stop
$986Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 am - 11:50 amEWR-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 10:30 pmCPT-EWR
36h 15m1 stop
$994Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 5
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9:35 pm - 8:05 amJFK-CPT
27h 30m1 stop
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10:10 pm - 5:15 pmCPT-JFK
26h 05m1 stop
$1,069British Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Mon, Dec 1
British Airways Logo
8:40 pm - 8:05 amJFK-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
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10:10 pm - 7:35 pmCPT-JFK
28h 25m1 stop
$1,074British Airways
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 10
Delta Logo
8:30 pm - 5:50 pmLGA-CPT
39h 20m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 11:44 amCPT-LGA
20h 14m1 stop
$1,346Delta
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Sun, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 27
Delta Logo
9:59 am - 5:50 pmLGA-CPT
25h 51m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 4:39 pmCPT-LGA
26h 34m1 stop
$1,351Delta
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Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 4:10 pmLGA-CPT
38h 41m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 6:44 pmCPT-LGA
28h 54m1 stop
$1,407United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 7:40 amLGA-CPT
30h 11m2 stops
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8:50 pm - 9:44 amCPT-LGA
19h 54m1 stop
$1,435United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7

Qatar Airways flights from New York to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on New York to South Africa flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Oct 3
JFK1:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 15m
1 stop
JNB9:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 11
JNB4:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
46h 10m
2 stops
JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Qatar Airways
Oct 18
JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 50m
1 stop
JNB4:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 2
JNB3:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m
2 stops
JFK8:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Qatar Airways
Nov 7
JFK10:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 15m
1 stop
JNB3:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 10
JNB3:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m
2 stops
JFK8:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Air Canada flights from New York to South Africa

Our best Air Canada deals on New York to South Africa flight tickets
Air Canada
Oct 31
LGA4:20 pmNew York LaGuardia
32h 45m
2 stops
JNB7:05 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 7
JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 48m
2 stops
LGA7:03 pmNew York LaGuardia
Air Canada
Sep 30
LGA7:05 amNew York LaGuardia
44h 15m
2 stops
JNB9:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 20
JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 55m
2 stops
LGA9:30 pmNew York LaGuardia

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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 10/6

10:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/20

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$949

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 11/12

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/26

11:00 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$959

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Wed 11/12

12:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/18

5:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$986

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Tue 10/28

1:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

5:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$994

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/19

9:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

10:10 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$1,069

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

8:40 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/10

10:10 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,074

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/12

8:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/27

9:30 pm-11:44 am

1 stop20h 14m

$1,346

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/13

9:59 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/21

8:05 pm-4:39 pm

1 stop26h 34m

$1,351

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/24

7:29 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop38h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/9

8:50 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop28h 54m

$1,407

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/31

7:29 pm-7:40 am

2 stops30h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

8:50 pm-9:44 am

1 stop19h 54m

$1,435

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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 $1,104. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from New York averaging around $1,175.

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 Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,177. 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 Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Africa on Tuesday is $1,378.

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 at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,099. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around $1,575.

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

Fly from Newark to Cape Town Intl 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 $1,281 when searching 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 $981 on momondo.

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

There are 3 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.

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You could potentially save up to 49% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found

$1,128

Fastest flight time

14h 25m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from New York in the past 72 hours is $1,128. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,386.
The fastest flight from New York to South Africa takes 14h 25m
Direct flights go from New York 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 New York to South Africa?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York 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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CondorPriceFrom $490Free CancellationRating
6.3
366 reviews
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7.3
3,968 reviews
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7.2
861 reviews
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7.4
1,250 reviews
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7.2
10,000 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $942Free CancellationRating
6.9
281 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $979Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,363 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,067Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,624 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,198Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,386 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,284Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,336 reviews
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