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Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 11:50 amIAD-CPT
39h 20m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 11:45 amCPT-IAD
25h 30m1 stop
$907Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 11:50 amIAD-CPT
39h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 7:15 pmCPT-IAD
33h 00m1 stop
$926Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 13
British Airways Logo
9:35 pm - 8:05 amJFK-CPT
27h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:10 pm - 5:15 pmCPT-JFK
26h 05m1 stop
$1,069British Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Mon, Dec 1
British Airways Logo
8:40 pm - 8:05 amJFK-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:10 pm - 7:35 pmCPT-JFK
28h 25m1 stop
$1,074British Airways
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 8:05 amJFK-CPT
31h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 4:00 pmCPT-JFK
28h 05m1 stop
$1,075American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 9
American Airlines Logo
7:27 pm - 10:25 amATL-JNB
31h 58m2 stops
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7:35 pm - 8:10 pmJNB-ATL
31h 35m1 stop
$1,079American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 17
Delta Logo
8:30 pm - 5:50 pmLGA-CPT
39h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 11:44 amCPT-LGA
20h 14m1 stop
$1,346Delta
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Sun, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 27
Delta Logo
9:59 am - 5:50 pmLGA-CPT
25h 51m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 4:39 pmCPT-LGA
26h 34m1 stop
$1,351Delta
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Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 4:10 pmLGA-CPT
38h 41m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:44 pmCPT-LGA
28h 54m1 stop
$1,407United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 7:40 amLGA-CPT
30h 11m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 9:44 amCPT-LGA
19h 54m1 stop
$1,435United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7

Qatar Airways flights from United States to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on United States to South Africa flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Oct 3
JFK1:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 15m
1 stop
JNB9:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 11
JNB4:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
46h 10m
2 stops
JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,047
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Qatar Airways
Oct 18
JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 50m
1 stop
JNB4:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 2
JNB3:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m
2 stops
JFK8:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,052
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Qatar Airways
Oct 13
ATL7:30 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
41h 10m
2 stops
JNB6:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 24
JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 30m
1 stop
ATL3:55 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,053
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Air Canada flights from United States to South Africa

Our best Air Canada deals on United States to South Africa flight tickets
Air Canada
Oct 31
LGA4:20 pmNew York LaGuardia
32h 45m
2 stops
JNB7:05 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 7
JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 48m
2 stops
LGA7:03 pmNew York LaGuardia
$1,424
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Air Canada
Sep 30
LGA7:05 amNew York LaGuardia
44h 15m
2 stops
JNB9:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 20
JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 55m
2 stops
LGA9:30 pmNew York LaGuardia
$1,537
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/20

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/28

5:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 30m

$907

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/2

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/13

5:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$926

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/19

9:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

10:10 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$1,069

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

8:40 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/10

10:10 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,074

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

5:30 pm-8:05 am

2 stops31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/9

6:55 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,075

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 11/5

7:27 pm-10:25 am

2 stops31h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

7:35 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,079

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/12

8:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/27

9:30 pm-11:44 am

1 stop20h 14m

$1,346

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/13

9:59 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/21

8:05 pm-4:39 pm

1 stop26h 34m

$1,351

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/24

7:29 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop38h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/9

8:50 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop28h 54m

$1,407

New YorkCape Town

LGA - CPT

LGACPT

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/31

7:29 pm-7:40 am

2 stops30h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

8:50 pm-9:44 am

1 stop19h 54m

$1,435

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from United States to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,104. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from United States averaging around $1,175.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,220. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Africa on Friday is $1,474.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,244. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is at noon when prices are around $1,506.

What is the cheapest United States to South Africa flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,281 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from United States for as low as $981 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 49% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found

$1,128

Fastest flight time

14h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in South Africa

1 airport
The best one-way flight to South Africa from United States in the past 72 hours is $1,128. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,336.
The fastest flight from United States to South Africa takes 14h 20m
Direct flights go from United States to South Africa every day.
There is 1 airport near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT)
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    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 United States to South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

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

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7.4
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7.3
3,968 reviews
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7.2
861 reviews
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7.2
10,000 reviews
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7.4
1,250 reviews
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7.4
1,468 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $897Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,957 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $909Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,363 reviews
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