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

The flight from South Africa to State of New York depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg (a popular airport in South Africa) to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (the most popular airport in State of New York), then the flight time is 22h 45m on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 23h 10m.

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

Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to New York

What airlines fly to State of New York?

United Airlines, Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to State of New York from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to State of New York. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to State of New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

As of July 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from South Africa to State of New York. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

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

1 flights are operational daily from South Africa to State of New York as of July 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00PM, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to New York refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from South Africa to New York is 8 as of July 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to New York?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to New York.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York 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 New York. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:45 am - 8:35 am

JNB

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

4:00 pm - 8:20 am

JFK

JNB

34h 20m

1 stop

$895Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

11:15 am - 1:35 pm

DUR

JFK

33h 20m

2 stops

8:05 am - 10:40 am

JFK

DUR

43h 35m

2 stops

$895British Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

12:10 pm - 7:35 am

JNB

JFK

25h 25m

1 stop

1:45 pm - 3:50 pm

JFK

JNB

20h 05m

1 stop

$917Kenya Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 2

5:00 pm - 7:35 am

JNB

JFK

20h 35m

1 stop

1:45 pm - 10:55 am

JFK

JNB

39h 10m

1 stop

$919Kenya Airways

Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Aug 4

9:55 pm - 12:59 am

JNB

EWR

33h 04m

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12:00 pm - 7:40 pm

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JNB

25h 40m

1 stop

$949Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 22

9:55 pm - 12:38 pm

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LGA

20h 43m

1 stop

4:00 pm - 7:40 pm

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JNB

21h 40m

1 stop

$949Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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JFK

33h 00m

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1:20 am - 10:15 am

JFK

CPT

26h 55m

1 stop

$1,003Qatar Airways

Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 28

1:15 pm - 3:10 pm

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JFK

31h 55m

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10:00 pm - 5:30 pm

JFK

CPT

37h 30m

1 stop

$1,007Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16

8:50 pm - 6:50 am

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EWR

16h 00mnonstop

8:35 pm - 6:00 pm

EWR

CPT

14h 25mnonstop

$1,095United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 22

8:50 pm - 6:50 am

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EWR

16h 00mnonstop

8:35 pm - 6:00 pm

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CPT

14h 25mnonstop

$1,096United Airlines

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British Airways flights from South Africa to State of New York

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British Airways

Nov 9

DUR11:15 amDurban King Shaka Intl

33h 20m

2 stops

JFK1:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Nov 13

JFK8:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 35m

2 stops

DUR10:40 amDurban King Shaka Intl

$895

British Airways

Nov 9

DUR11:15 amDurban King Shaka Intl

31h 05m

2 stops

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Nov 13

JFK9:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

53h 55m

2 stops

DUR10:40 amDurban King Shaka Intl

$898

British Airways

Nov 9

DUR11:15 amDurban King Shaka Intl

31h 05m

2 stops

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Nov 13

JFK8:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 35m

2 stops

DUR10:40 amDurban King Shaka Intl

$899

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to State of New York

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Jul 29

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m

1 stop

JFK10:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Aug 11

JFK12:25 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$908

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Nov 3

JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

35h 40m

1 stop

EWR11:30 pmNewark

Nov 13

EWR12:25 amNewark

39h 00m

1 stop

JNB10:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$944

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Jul 28

JNB5:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

JFK10:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Aug 8

JFK12:25 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$949

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9:45 am-8:35 am

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12:10 pm-7:35 am

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5:00 pm-7:35 am

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/5

9:55 pm-12:59 am

1 stop33h 04m

Newark

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12:00 pm-7:40 pm

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:55 pm-12:38 pm

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Mon 10/12

4:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 40m

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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/22

7:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop33h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/28

1:20 am-10:15 am

1 stop26h 55m

$1,003

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

1:15 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

10:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$1,007

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Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

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Sat 10/31

8:50 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

Newark

Sun 11/22

8:35 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,095

Cape TownNewark

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Sat 10/31

8:50 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop16h 00m

Newark

Sun 11/22

8:35 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to State of New York?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to State of New York. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $881. If you’re not able to fly to State of New York in October, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to State of New York during September average around $917.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to State of New York?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to State of New York. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,014. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $1,367. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to State of New York.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to State of New York from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to State of New York for around $923 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to State of New York from South Africa for as low as $859 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on South Africa to State of New York 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	15h 15m
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun
Airports in State of New York	306 airports

The fastest flight from South Africa to State of New York takes 15h 15m

Direct flights go from South Africa to State of New York on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 306 airports in State of New York. From South Africa there are direct flights to Newark (EWR).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to New York?
Prices for flights from South Africa to New York refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to New York?
The number of operators available for flights from South Africa to New York is 8 as of July 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to New York?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to New York.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York 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 New York. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $764	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $786	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,471 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $788	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 306 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $801	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,091 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $836	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,452 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $888	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,926 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $951	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,737 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,005	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,606 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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