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

Turkish Airlines, JetBlue, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to New York

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 Cape Town (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 21h 50m on average. If you fly from Johannesburg (another popular airport in South Africa) to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 21h 57m.

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 43% 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.

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 6 as of October 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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12:20 am - 7:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

12:20 am - 10:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$885Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

8:10 pm - 2:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

5:00 pm - 7:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$886Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 16

12:05 pm - 6:35 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:35 pm - 10:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$887Kenya Airways

Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Jan 17

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

25h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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

20h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$887Kenya Airways

Sun, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 28

11:15 am - 11:20 amDUR Durban King Shaka Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow

8:05 am - 10:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

43h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

$897British Airways

Tue, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 8

7:35 pm - 4:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

8:55 pm - 9:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

$903British Airways

Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, May 3

9:50 am - 3:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:00 pm - 8:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$915Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Feb 9

9:50 am - 3:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:00 pm - 8:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$915Etihad Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Feb 9

9:40 pm - 2:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

8:00 am - 10:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

$936Delta

Wed, Dec 23 - Sun, Jan 17

9:40 pm - 2:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

2:55 pm - 7:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$937Delta

Thu, Dec 24 - Fri, Jan 15

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9:50 am - 3:50 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:00 pm - 8:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$907Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 9

9:40 pm - 12:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

44h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:10 pm - 8:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

$912Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

9:50 am - 3:50 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:00 pm - 8:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$915Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 12

2:30 pm - 7:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

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

$921Ethiopian Air

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 8

9:40 pm - 11:07 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 27m2 stops London Heathrow Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:15 pm - 8:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$947Delta

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11

9:40 pm - 11:07 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 27m2 stops London Heathrow Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:15 pm - 8:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$947Delta

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

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

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:20 am - 3:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$982Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 8

1:45 pm - 3:35 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:20 am - 3:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$984Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

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

30h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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

25h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,005Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

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

23h 10m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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

41h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

$1,005Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

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Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to State of New York

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

Kenya Airways

Dec 24

JNB12:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m

1 stop

JFK6:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Jan 17

JFK1:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$887

Kenya Airways

Dec 24

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m

1 stop

JFK6:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Jan 4

JFK1:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 15m

1 stop

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$892

Kenya Airways

Apr 15

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Apr 26

JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 30m

1 stop

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$894

Virgin Atlantic flights from South Africa to State of New York

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Virgin Atlantic

Mar 10

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 45m

1 stop

JFK2:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Mar 16

JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$886

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 19

JNB9:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 50m

1 stop

JFK11:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Dec 3

JFK11:29 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 41m

1 stop

JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$889

Virgin Atlantic

Dec 24

JNB9:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 44m

2 stops

JFK8:24 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Jan 16

JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$896

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/6

12:20 am-7:20 pm

1 stop26h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/13

12:20 am-10:25 pm

1 stop39h 05m

$885

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/10

8:10 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/16

5:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$886

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/24

12:05 pm-6:35 am

1 stop25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/17

1:35 pm-10:55 am

1 stop38h 20m

$887

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/18

12:10 pm-7:35 am

1 stop25h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/28

1:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$887

DurbanNew York

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 3/2

11:15 am-11:20 am

2 stops31h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/8

8:05 am-10:40 am

2 stops43h 35m

$897

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

7:35 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/3

8:55 pm-9:25 am

1 stop30h 30m

$903

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

9:50 am-3:00 pm

1 stop36h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/9

3:00 pm-8:25 am

1 stop34h 25m

$915

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/10

9:50 am-3:00 pm

1 stop36h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/9

3:00 pm-8:25 am

1 stop34h 25m

$915

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JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/23

9:40 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/17

8:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop19h 15m

$936

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/24

9:40 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/15

2:55 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$937

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

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

In general, February 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 $916. If you’re not able to fly to State of New York in February, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to State of New York during November average around $954.

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 $1,030. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $1,334. 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?

Fly from Cape Town Intl to Newark for the best South Africa - New York flight prices

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 $950 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 $892 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.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to State of New York flights?

You could potentially save up to 26% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to State of New York flight.

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Best Price Found	$499
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to State of New York from South Africa in the past 72 hours is $499. The best round-trip flight deal from South Africa to State of New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $885.

The fastest flight from South Africa to State of New York takes 15h 30m

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

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

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 6 as of October 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.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to State of New York

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from South Africa to State of New York with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $764	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 1,044 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $786	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,549 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $788	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 334 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $801	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,267 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $830	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,662 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $893	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,405 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $939	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,708 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,021	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,686 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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