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

Norse Atlantic UK, Etihad Airways, and JetBlue 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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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$ 1,398Ethiopian Air

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lun., 24 nov. - lun., 8 déc.

10:00 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.JFK-JNB

27h 20m1 stop

9:50 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.JNB-JFK

36h 35m1 stop

C$ 1,402Etihad Airways

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sam., 29 nov. - mar., 9 déc.

12:50 p.m. - 10:50 a.m.JFK-JNB

39h 00m1 stop

7:10 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.JNB-JFK

34h 15m1 stop

C$ 1,600Turkish Airlines

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jeu., 20 nov. - jeu., 4 déc.

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

27h 30m1 stop

7:10 p.m. - 11:05 a.m.JNB-JFK

22h 55m1 stop

C$ 1,628Turkish Airlines

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dim., 23 nov. - mar., 9 déc.

11:00 a.m. - 12:25 a.m.JFK-JNB

54h 25m2 stops

12:05 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.JNB-JFK

51h 55m2 stops

C$ 1,681SAUDIA

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ven., 28 nov. - ven., 5 déc.

11:00 a.m. - 12:25 a.m.JFK-JNB

54h 25m2 stops

12:05 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.JNB-JFK

51h 55m2 stops

C$ 1,688SAUDIA

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ven., 28 nov. - sam., 31 janv.

3:20 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.JFK-CPT

20h 55m1 stop

9:30 p.m. - 10:40 a.m.CPT-JFK

20h 10m1 stop

C$ 1,818Delta

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sam., 7 févr. - ven., 20 févr.

3:00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.JFK-CPT

38h 40m2 stops

7:35 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.CPT-JFK

43h 45m2 stops

C$ 1,840Multiple Airlines

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jeu., 12 févr. - sam., 21 févr.

10:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.JFK-CPT

36h 20m2 stops

6:05 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.CPT-JFK

33h 15m2 stops

C$ 1,926Multiple Airlines

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sam., 7 févr. - sam., 14 févr.

3:20 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.JFK-CPT

20h 55m1 stop

11:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.CPT-JFK

23h 00m1 stop

C$ 1,931Delta

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sam., 10 janv. - sam., 17 janv.

Ethiopian Air flights from New York to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on New York to South Africa flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

24 Nov

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

24h 00m

2 stops

JNB3:55 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

8 Dec

JNB11:00 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

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

C$ 1,398

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Ethiopian Air

30 Nov

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

24h 00m

2 stops

JNB3:55 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

7 Dec

JNB11:00 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

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

C$ 1,424

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Ethiopian Air

29 Nov

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

24h 00m

2 stops

JNB3:55 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

8 Dec

JNB11:00 p.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

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

C$ 1,468

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Etihad Airways flights from New York to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

29 Nov

JFK10:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Dec

JNB9:50 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 35m

1 stop

JFK3:25 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,402

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Etihad Airways

29 Nov

JFK10:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

8 Dec

JNB9:50 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m

1 stop

JFK9:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,403

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Etihad Airways

29 Nov

JFK3:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

6 Dec

JNB9:50 a.m.Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 35m

1 stop

JFK3:25 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,491

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 24/11

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

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 8/12

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

2 stops26h 55m

C$ 1,398

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sam. 29/11

10:00 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/12

9:50 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop36h 35m

C$ 1,402

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jeu. 20/11

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

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 4/12

7:10 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop34h 15m

C$ 1,600

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dim. 23/11

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

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/12

7:10 p.m.-11:05 a.m.

1 stop22h 55m

C$ 1,628

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ven. 28/11

11:00 a.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops54h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 5/12

12:05 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

2 stops51h 55m

C$ 1,681

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ven. 28/11

11:00 a.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops54h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 31/1

12:05 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

2 stops51h 55m

C$ 1,688

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sam. 7/2

3:20 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

ven. 20/2

9:30 p.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop20h 10m

C$ 1,818

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jeu. 12/2

3:00 p.m.-12:40 p.m.

2 stops38h 40m

Cape Town Intl

sam. 21/2

7:35 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops43h 45m

C$ 1,840

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sam. 7/2

10:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

2 stops36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

sam. 14/2

6:05 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops33h 15m

C$ 1,926

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sam. 10/1

3:20 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

sam. 17/1

11:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

1 stop23h 00m

C$ 1,931

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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$ 1,539, 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$ 1,635.

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$ 1,524. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are C$ 1,860 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$ 1,776 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$ 1,285 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 69% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	C$ 1,828
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The best flight deal from New York to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,828

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?
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 (98.31% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 777 (0.85%), Airbus A350-900 (0.56%), and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (0.28%).

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