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 Buffalo (another popular airport in State of New York) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 23h 59m.

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 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Kenya Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Air Europa are the most popular carriers operating from New York to South Africa

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 October 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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3:55 pm - 1:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

11:00 pm - 6:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$980Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

9:00 pm - 2:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

58h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

8:20 pm - 3:35 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,004Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 14

3:55 pm - 1:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

11:00 pm - 1:35 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

45h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$1,004Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Dec 2

1:35 pm - 10:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:15 pm - 10:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,081Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 7

11:20 am - 3:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:50 pm - 3:35 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 45m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,084Qatar Airways

Sun, Mar 14 - Mon, Mar 22

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

41h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

5:15 pm - 10:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,094Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

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

41h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

2:30 pm - 6:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 05m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,095Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30

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

41h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

2:30 pm - 6:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 05m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,095Kenya Airways

Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Nov 30

8:05 am - 10:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

9:30 pm - 4:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,191British Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Feb 11

8:05 am - 10:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

9:30 pm - 4:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,192British Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Feb 11

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

41h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

5:15 pm - 10:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,094Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 17

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

41h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

5:15 pm - 10:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,095Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

1:35 pm - 10:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:30 pm - 6:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 05m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,099Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 23

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

41h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

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

23h 10m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,099Kenya Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

3:55 pm - 1:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

11:00 pm - 6:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$1,123Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

3:55 pm - 2:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 15m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 1:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$1,134Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

9:15 pm - 12:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 50m1 stop Istanbul

5:15 pm - 10:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,350Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

9:15 pm - 12:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 50m1 stop Istanbul

5:15 pm - 10:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,350Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

9:00 pm - 3:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

25h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,378Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

11:45 pm - 3:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 50m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat 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

$1,508Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

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United Airlines flights from State of New York to South Africa

Our best United Airlines deals on State of New York to South Africa flight tickets

United Airlines

Jan 28

BUF11:13 amBuffalo

24h 22m

1 stop

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 1

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 32m

1 stop

BUF7:32 pmBuffalo

$1,620

United Airlines

Jan 28

BUF5:45 pmBuffalo

17h 50m

1 stop

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 1

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 51m

2 stops

BUF4:51 pmBuffalo

$1,624

United Airlines

Jan 28

ROC2:28 pmGreater Rochester Intl

21h 07m

1 stop

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 1

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 03m

1 stop

ROC7:03 pmGreater Rochester Intl

$1,649

SWISS flights from State of New York to South Africa

Our best SWISS deals on State of New York to South Africa flight tickets

SWISS

Jan 18

LGA1:10 pmNew York LaGuardia

37h 50m

2 stops

JNB10:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 2

JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 26m

2 stops

LGA7:06 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,765

SWISS

Nov 9

LGA1:15 pmNew York LaGuardia

37h 45m

2 stops

JNB10:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 19

JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 26m

2 stops

LGA7:06 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,890

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

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/24

3:55 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

11:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$980

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/28

9:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops58h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/14

8:20 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,004

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/21

3:55 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

11:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops45h 35m

$1,004

New YorkCape Town

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

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/24

1:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/7

5:15 pm-10:55 am

1 stop24h 40m

$1,081

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/14

11:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/22

4:50 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,084

New YorkCape Town

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

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/15

1:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/19

5:15 pm-10:55 am

1 stop24h 40m

$1,094

New YorkCape Town

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

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/25

1:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/30

2:30 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

$1,095

New YorkCape Town

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

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/27

1:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/30

2:30 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

$1,095

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New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/14

8:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/11

9:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,191

New YorkJohannesburg

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

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/19

8:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/11

9:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,192

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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 $1,401. The month of January is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from State of New York averaging around $1,417.

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 $1,262 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 $1,029 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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Best Price Found	$501
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from State of New York in the past 72 hours is $501. The best round-trip flight deal from State of New York to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $980.

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

There are no direct flights from State of New York to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from State of New York to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York State to South Africa

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 October 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.

Best airlines flying from State of New York to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $122	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 1,043 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,595 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,691 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $807	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,461 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $814	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 698 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $847	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 336 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,210 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $863	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,275 reviews	Search British Airways flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $909	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,077 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $942	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,549 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights

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