What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to South Africa?

Kenya Airways, Air Europa, and Norse Atlantic UK are the most popular carriers operating from New York to South Africa

How many flights depart from State of New York to South Africa on average per week?

10 flights are operational weekly from State of New York to South Africa as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from State of New York to South Africa?

The flight from State of New York to South Africa depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Newark (a popular airport in State of New York) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 14h 45m on average. If you fly from New York (another popular airport in State of New York) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 21h 47m.

How many flights depart from State of New York to South Africa on average per day?

1 flights are operational daily from State of New York to South Africa as of August 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 9:00PM, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

What airlines fly to South Africa?

United Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from State of New York according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to South Africa?

Prices for flights from New York to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to South Africa?

There are 14 operators available for flights from New York to South Africa as of August 2026.

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 offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:45 pm - 3:55 amEWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

10:50 pm - 7:45 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$1,059Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 10

1:45 pm - 1:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 50m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

7:20 am - 7:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,073Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 20

9:15 pm - 3:55 amEWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

10:50 pm - 7:10 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

27h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$1,076Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

1:45 pm - 6:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7:20 am - 7:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,081Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 20

1:45 pm - 1:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 50m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

12:35 pm - 10:20 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

40h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,110Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10

1:45 pm - 1:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 50m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

12:35 pm - 10:20 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

40h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,111Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10

10:00 pm - 9:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:30 pm - 3:10 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

55h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,195Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 23

9:00 pm - 9:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:45 pm - 8:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,232Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18

11:20 am - 5:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:05 am - 8:50 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,272Emirates

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 9

11:20 am - 5:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:05 am - 8:50 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,273Emirates

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 9

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9:45 pm - 3:55 amEWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 10m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

10:50 pm - 7:45 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

26h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$1,094Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

9:45 pm - 3:55 amEWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 10m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 8:55 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,098Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Sep 13

12:55 pm - 7:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 15m1 stop Cairo

12:10 pm - 7:35 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,268Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Jun 18

2:55 pm - 7:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

5:00 pm - 7:35 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,289Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Fri, Jun 11

1:20 am - 4:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 pm - 3:10 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,333Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Sep 13

10:00 pm - 9:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:45 pm - 3:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,335Qatar Airways

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1:45 pm - 12:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 pm - 7:35 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,348Kenya Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24

1:45 pm - 3:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 7:35 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,351Kenya Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Fri, Aug 28

10:20 pm - 10:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

6:50 pm - 6:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa

$1,411Emirates

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Nov 18

10:20 pm - 10:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

10:20 pm - 8:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

40h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,411Emirates

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Nov 18

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Air Europa flights from State of New York to South Africa

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Air Europa

Sep 10

JFK10:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 45m

1 stop

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 17

JNB6:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 50m

1 stop

JFK5:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,219

Air Europa

Sep 10

JFK10:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 45m

1 stop

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 15

JNB6:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 00m

1 stop

JFK10:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,230

Ethiopian Air flights from State of New York to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 29

EWR9:45 pmNewark

24h 10m

1 stop

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 10

JNB10:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

1 stop

EWR7:45 pmNewark

$1,059

Ethiopian Air

Sep 17

EWR9:45 pmNewark

24h 10m

2 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 23

JNB10:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

EWR7:45 pmNewark

$1,076

Ethiopian Air

Nov 5

EWR9:15 pmNewark

23h 40m

2 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 19

JNB10:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m

2 stops

EWR7:10 pmNewark

$1,077

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EWR Newark - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Tue 9/29

9:45 pm-3:55 am

1 stop24h 10m

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Sat 10/10

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,059

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sun 10/4

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

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7:20 am-7:35 am

1 stop30h 15m

$1,073

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EWR Newark - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Thu 11/5

9:15 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 40m

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Thu 11/12

10:50 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$1,076

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/4

1:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/20

7:20 am-7:35 am

1 stop30h 15m

$1,081

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/10

12:35 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop40h 45m

$1,110

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/10

12:35 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop40h 45m

$1,111

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/17

10:00 pm-9:10 am

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/23

1:30 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops55h 40m

$1,195

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/10

9:00 pm-9:40 am

2 stops29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/18

1:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop25h 15m

$1,232

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/29

11:20 am-5:30 am

1 stop36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/9

10:05 am-8:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

$1,272

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/29

11:20 am-5:30 am

1 stop36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/9

10:05 am-8:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

$1,273

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from State of New York to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,371. The month of January is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from State of New York averaging around $1,396.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight from New York State to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from State of New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,253 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from State of New York for as low as $1,127 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on State of 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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Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The fastest flight from State of New York to South Africa takes 14h 25m

Direct flights go from State of New York to South Africa on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From State of New York there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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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 were last updated today.
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There are 14 operators available for flights from New York to South Africa as of August 2026.
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 offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $110	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,025 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $764	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,502 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,558 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $807	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,477 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $814	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $847	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 321 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $854	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,928 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $863	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,159 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $865	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,505 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $909	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,037 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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