What airlines fly to South Africa?

United Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Qatar 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 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 50m.

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 July 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?

Qatar Airways, Air Europa, and Kenya Airways 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 day?

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

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 July 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 am

EWR

JNB

24h 10m

2 stops

10:50 pm - 7:45 pm

JNB

EWR

26h 55m

2 stops

$1,000Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15

9:00 pm - 8:40 am

JFK

JNB

28h 40m

1 stop

3:10 am - 3:00 pm

JNB

JFK

42h 50m

2 stops

$1,085Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24

1:45 pm - 1:35 pm

JFK

CPT

41h 50m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 7:35 am

CPT

JFK

23h 10m

2 stops

$1,103Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28

1:45 pm - 1:35 pm

JFK

CPT

40h 50m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 6:35 am

CPT

JFK

23h 10m

2 stops

$1,107Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12

1:45 pm - 1:35 pm

JFK

CPT

40h 50m

2 stops

12:35 pm - 3:00 pm

CPT

JFK

33h 25m

1 stop

$1,111Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 17

1:45 pm - 1:35 pm

JFK

CPT

40h 50m

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12:35 pm - 3:00 pm

CPT

JFK

33h 25m

1 stop

$1,112Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

1:25 am - 9:40 am

EWR

JNB

25h 15m

2 stops

1:30 pm - 10:30 pm

JNB

EWR

40h 00m

2 stops

$1,206Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

12:25 am - 10:30 am

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JNB

28h 05m

1 stop

6:00 pm - 10:30 pm

JNB

EWR

34h 30m

1 stop

$1,230Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 9

6:00 am - 3:20 pm

LGA

CPT

27h 20m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 9:31 am

CPT

LGA

18h 41m

1 stop

$1,625United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 25

7:29 pm - 3:20 pm

LGA

CPT

37h 51m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 3:03 pm

CPT

LGA

24h 13m

1 stop

$1,631United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 30

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Nov 4

EWR1:25 amNewark

25h 15m

2 stops

JNB9:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 12

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

40h 00m

2 stops

EWR10:30 pmNewark

$1,206

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Sep 28

EWR12:25 amNewark

28h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 9

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m

1 stop

EWR10:30 pmNewark

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Nov 4

EWR1:25 amNewark

38h 00m

1 stop

JNB10:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 12

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

40h 00m

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EWR10:30 pmNewark

$1,244

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Nov 17

LGA6:00 amNew York LaGuardia

23h 45m

2 stops

JNB12:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 8

JNB3:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 52m

2 stops

LGA10:27 amNew York LaGuardia

$1,700

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Jul 9

LGA7:55 pmNew York LaGuardia

33h 00m

2 stops

CPT10:55 amCape Town Intl

Jul 16

CPT3:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 26m

2 stops

LGA11:16 amNew York LaGuardia

$1,985

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Jul 9

LGA6:59 amNew York LaGuardia

23h 11m

2 stops

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 14

JNB2:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 25m

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LGA11:15 amNew York LaGuardia

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12:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop33h 25m

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12:35 pm-3:00 pm

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Wed 11/4

1:25 am-9:40 am

2 stops25h 15m

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Fri 10/9

6:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop34h 30m

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Sat 10/17

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-9:31 am

1 stop18h 41m

$1,625

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/21

7:29 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/30

8:50 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop24h 13m

$1,631

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, November 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 $139. The month of September is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from State of New York averaging around $553.

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 $1,186 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	14h 25m
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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), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to South Africa?
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There are 14 operators available for flights from New York to South Africa as of July 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 1,008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $814	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 689 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $846	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 306 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $917	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,431 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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