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 57% 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.

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.

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

Kenya Airways, Egyptair, and SAUDIA are the most popular carriers operating from New York to South Africa

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 23h 10m.

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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7:15 am - 6:35 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 3:47 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

25h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$977Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

1:59 pm - 6:35 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 9:39 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

19h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$977Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

6:25 pm - 9:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 12:32 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 17m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$988KLM

Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 20

10:35 pm - 9:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:40 am - 12:33 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 53m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$988KLM

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30

5:00 pm - 5:45 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:30 am - 7:05 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

41h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,066Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Feb 8

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

$1,071Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

10:15 pm - 3:55 amEWR Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

11:00 pm - 7:10 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark

27h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$1,073Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

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

$1,075Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 20

1:45 pm - 10:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:25 pm - 6:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 10m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,083Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 26

4:40 pm - 9:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

12:15 am - 5:10 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,083Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 23

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6:25 pm - 9:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 2:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$989KLM

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1

2:35 pm - 9:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 50m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 12:32 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 17m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$993KLM

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1

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

$1,094Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 15

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

$1,094Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 3

4:25 pm - 7:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:35 pm - 2:25 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,266Condor

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 15

4:25 pm - 7:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:35 pm - 2:25 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,269Condor

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 15

1:45 pm - 10:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:25 pm - 7:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 10m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,322Kenya Airways

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 3

1:45 pm - 10:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

11:30 pm - 7:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,322Kenya Airways

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 2

10:00 pm - 4:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 pm - 10:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,331Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 15

1:20 am - 10:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:15 pm - 3:10 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,455Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 15

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Ethiopian Air flights from State of New York to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 17

EWR9:45 pmNewark

24h 10m

2 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 30

JNB10:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

EWR7:45 pmNewark

$1,069

Ethiopian Air

Sep 3

EWR9:45 pmNewark

24h 10m

2 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 16

JNB10:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

EWR7:45 pmNewark

$1,071

Ethiopian Air

Oct 13

EWR9:45 pmNewark

24h 10m

2 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 29

JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 10m

2 stops

EWR8:10 pmNewark

$1,073

SAUDIA flights from State of New York to South Africa

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SAUDIA

Oct 9

JFK7:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 15

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

43h 30m

2 stops

JFK2:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,203

SAUDIA

Sep 27

JFK7:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

47h 15m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 6

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

43h 30m

2 stops

JFK2:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,249

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Mon 11/2

7:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop28h 20m

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8:50 pm-3:47 pm

1 stop25h 57m

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Mon 11/2

1:59 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop21h 36m

Cape Town Intl

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8:50 pm-9:39 am

1 stop19h 49m

$977

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

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Wed 9/9

6:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/20

11:15 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop43h 17m

$988

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

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Thu 9/17

10:35 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/30

7:40 am-12:33 pm

1 stop34h 53m

$988

New YorkCape Town

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

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/15

5:00 pm-5:45 am

1 stop29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/8

8:30 am-7:05 pm

1 stop41h 35m

$1,066

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR Newark - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 9/3

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,071

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR Newark - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 10/29

10:15 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/5

11:00 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,073

New YorkCape Town

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

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/4

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/20

7:20 am-7:35 am

1 stop30h 15m

$1,075

New YorkCape Town

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

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/10

1:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/26

2:25 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

$1,083

New YorkCape Town

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

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/11

4:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/23

12:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,083

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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 $1,274 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 $1,089 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$488
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from State of New York in the past 72 hours is $488. The best round-trip flight deal from State of New York to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $977.

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 1,029 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $764	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,513 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,562 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $807	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,480 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $814	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 695 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $847	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 325 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $854	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,981 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $863	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,182 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $895	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,506 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $909	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,041 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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