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

Egyptair, Qatar Airways, and British Airways 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 are refreshed on a daily basis.

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 travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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12:20 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

JFK

JNB

27h 30m1 stop

7:10 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

JNB

JFK

29h 35m1 stop

C$ 1,565Turkish Airlines

Mon, 23 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar

8:55 p.m. - 3:55 a.m.

JFK

JNB

24h 00m2 stops

11:00 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.

JNB

JFK

26h 55m2 stops

C$ 1,571Ethiopian Air

Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar

12:20 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

JFK

JNB

27h 30m1 stop

7:10 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.

JNB

JFK

22h 55m1 stop

C$ 1,578Turkish Airlines

Mon, 23 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar

8:40 p.m. - 10:50 a.m.

JFK

JNB

32h 10m1 stop

7:10 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

JNB

JFK

29h 35m1 stop

C$ 1,579Turkish Airlines

Thu, 12 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

8:55 p.m. - 3:55 a.m.

JFK

JNB

24h 00m2 stops

11:00 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.

JNB

JFK

26h 55m2 stops

C$ 1,580Ethiopian Air

Thu, 29 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb

8:55 p.m. - 3:55 a.m.

JFK

JNB

24h 00m2 stops

11:00 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.

JNB

JFK

26h 55m2 stops

C$ 1,586Ethiopian Air

Tue, 3 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar

8:55 p.m. - 3:55 a.m.

JFK

JNB

24h 00m2 stops

11:00 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.

JNB

JFK

26h 55m2 stops

C$ 1,589Ethiopian Air

Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

10:20 a.m. - 9:55 p.m.

JFK

CPT

28h 35m2 stops

9:30 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.

CPT

JFK

20h 45m1 stop

C$ 1,919Delta

Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb

3:40 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

JFK

CPT

21h 35m1 stop

8:05 p.m. - 6:31 p.m.

CPT

JFK

28h 26m1 stop

C$ 1,930Delta

Sat, 14 Mar - Fri, 10 Apr

4:40 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

JFK

CPT

19h 35m1 stop

9:30 p.m. - 12:51 a.m.

CPT

JFK

34h 21m1 stop

C$ 1,938Delta

Thu, 12 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

British Airways flights from New York to South Africa

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British Airways

4 Feb

JFK8:05 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 00m

2 stops

JNB4:05 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

8 Feb

JNB10:00 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 29m

2 stops

JFK7:29 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,867

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British Airways

23 Jan

JFK8:40 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 55m

1 stop

JNB7:35 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

6 Feb

JNB10:00 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 15m

1 stop

JFK5:15 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,868

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British Airways

4 Feb

JFK8:05 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 00m

2 stops

JNB4:05 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

8 Feb

JNB10:00 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 00m

1 stop

JFK4:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,882

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Ethiopian Air flights from New York to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

24 Feb

JFK8:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 00m

2 stops

JNB3:55 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

17 Mar

JNB11:00 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

JFK7:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,571

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Ethiopian Air

29 Jan

JFK8:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 00m

2 stops

JNB3:55 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Feb

JNB11:00 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

JFK6:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,580

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Ethiopian Air

3 Mar

JFK8:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 00m

2 stops

JNB3:55 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

7 Mar

JNB11:00 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

JFK6:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,586

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

12:20 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

7:10 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop29h 35m

C$ 1,565

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

8:55 p.m.-3:55 a.m.

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

11:00 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

2 stops26h 55m

C$ 1,571

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

12:20 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

7:10 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop22h 55m

C$ 1,578

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

8:40 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

7:10 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop29h 35m

C$ 1,579

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

8:55 p.m.-3:55 a.m.

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

11:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops26h 55m

C$ 1,580

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

8:55 p.m.-3:55 a.m.

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

11:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops26h 55m

C$ 1,586

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

8:55 p.m.-3:55 a.m.

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:00 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

2 stops26h 55m

C$ 1,589

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

10:20 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

9:30 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop20h 45m

C$ 1,919

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

3:40 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

8:05 p.m.-6:31 p.m.

1 stop28h 26m

C$ 1,930

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

4:40 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

9:30 p.m.-12:51 a.m.

1 stop34h 21m

C$ 1,938

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from New York is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 1,540, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of April, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of C$ 1,669.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest New York to South Africa flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to South Africa at noon for as low as C$ 1,502. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are C$ 1,834 on average. Flights to South Africa from New York in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest New York 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 New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around C$ 1,739 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from New York for as low as C$ 1,280 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on 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.

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

You could potentially save up to 45% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	C$ 1,553
Fastest flight time	39h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from New York in the past 72 hours is C$ 1,553. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,803.

The fastest flight from New York to South Africa takes 39h 00m

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to South Africa?
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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 travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to South Africa?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York to South Africa is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (98.54% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 777 (0.73%), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (0.24%), and De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 (0.24%).

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Can I find flights from New York to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from New York to South Africa with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on 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.

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

You could potentially save up to 45% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to South Africa flight.

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

Egyptair, Qatar Airways, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from New York to South Africa

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What is the most popular plane model from New York to South Africa?

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to South Africa?

Can I find flights from New York to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from New York to South Africa?

I’m not ready to book a flight from New York to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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