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Cheap flights from New York to South Africa from C$ 885

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Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.
JFK
-
JNB
32h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 p.m. - 10:55 a.m.
JNB
-
JFK
22h 55m
1 stop
C$ 1,288Turkish Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.
JFK
-
JNB
39h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 p.m. - 10:55 a.m.
JNB
-
JFK
23h 05m
1 stop
C$ 1,316Turkish Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
JFK
-
JNB
21h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 p.m. - 10:55 a.m.
JNB
-
JFK
22h 55m
1 stop
C$ 1,381Turkish Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
JFK
-
JNB
21h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
JNB
-
JFK
30h 05m
1 stop
C$ 1,398Turkish Airlines
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
JFK
-
JNB
21h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 p.m. - 10:55 a.m.
JNB
-
JFK
22h 55m
1 stop
C$ 1,436Turkish Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
10:20 p.m. - 8:15 a.m.
JFK
-
JNB
27h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
JNB
-
JFK
28h 50m
1 stop
C$ 1,440Etihad Airways
Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
33h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:25 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
58h 35m
2 stops
C$ 1,565Ethiopian Air
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.
JFK
-
JNB
34h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
JNB
-
JFK
28h 45m
1 stop
C$ 1,575Etihad Airways
Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
39h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
32h 30m
2 stops
C$ 1,767Multiple Airlines
Wed, 8 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
37h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 p.m. - 8:35 a.m.
CPT
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JFK
42h 10m
2 stops
C$ 1,779Multiple Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr

RwandAir flights from New York to South Africa

Our best RwandAir deals on New York to South Africa flight tickets
RwandAir
19 Apr
JFK11:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 00m
2 stops
JNB2:20 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo
24 Apr
JNB4:50 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 20m
2 stops
JFK3:10 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,840
RwandAir
3 Apr
JFK11:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 00m
2 stops
JNB2:20 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo
17 Apr
JNB4:50 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 20m
2 stops
JFK3:10 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,975
RwandAir
3 Apr
JFK11:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 00m
2 stops
JNB2:20 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo
6 Apr
JNB4:50 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 20m
2 stops
JFK3:10 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,977

JetBlue flights from New York to South Africa

Our best JetBlue deals on New York to South Africa flight tickets
JetBlue
19 Apr
JFK1:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 30m
1 stop
JNB8:50 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo
27 Apr
JNB2:45 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 25m
1 stop
JFK3:10 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,856
JetBlue
1 Apr
JFK10:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
CPT10:15 a.m.Cape Town Intl
11 Apr
CPT1:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
25h 35m
1 stop
JFK8:50 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,100
JetBlue
1 Apr
JFK1:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
CPT10:15 a.m.Cape Town Intl
11 Apr
CPT1:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
25h 35m
1 stop
JFK8:50 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,192

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 96,600 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to South Africa that are best for you.

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/9

7:50 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

6:00 p.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop22h 55m

C$ 1,288

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/8

12:50 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop39h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

5:50 p.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop23h 05m

C$ 1,316
Quickest round-trip

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/9

6:50 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

6:00 p.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop22h 55m

C$ 1,381

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/9

6:50 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

5:50 p.m.-5:55 p.m.

1 stop30h 05m

C$ 1,398

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

6:50 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

6:00 p.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop22h 55m

C$ 1,436

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/4

10:20 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

1 stop27h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

9:45 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

1 stop28h 50m

C$ 1,440

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/4

10:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

3:25 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

2 stops58h 35m

C$ 1,565

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/8

3:45 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

9:50 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

1 stop28h 45m

C$ 1,575

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/4

9:30 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

2 stops39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

6:05 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops32h 30m

C$ 1,767

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/4

10:20 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

2 stops37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

8:25 p.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops42h 10m

C$ 1,779

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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$ 1,597, 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 November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of C$ 1,779.

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$ 1,719 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$ 1,217 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.

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You could potentially save up to 47% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to South Africa flight.

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Best price found

C$ 1,547

Fastest flight time

20h 05m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to South Africa from New York in the past 72 hours is C$ 1,547. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,978.
The fastest flight from New York to South Africa takes 20h 05m
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?

    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.

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

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United AirlinesPriceFrom C$ 1,974Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,455 reviews
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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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