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Cheap Flights to North America

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New York
New York1 stopR13 958
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stopsR12 767
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR17 612
Toronto
Toronto1 stopR14 586
Miami
Miami1 stopR16 984
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.1 stopR15 926
Denver
Denver2 stopsR18 274
Chicago
Chicago1 stopR14 900
Dallas
Dallas1 stopR17 679
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR17 679
Boston
Boston1 stopR13 825
Seattle
Seattle1 stopR19 514
Mexico City
Mexico City1 stopR17 960
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stopsR20 143
Houston
Houston1 stopR17 182
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stopsR18 390
New York
New York1 stopR13 958
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stopsR12 767
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR17 612
Toronto
Toronto1 stopR14 586
Miami
Miami1 stopR16 984
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.1 stopR15 926
Denver
Denver2 stopsR18 274
Chicago
Chicago1 stopR14 900
Dallas
Dallas1 stopR17 679
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR17 679
Boston
Boston1 stopR13 825
Seattle
Seattle1 stopR19 514
Mexico City
Mexico City1 stopR17 960
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stopsR20 143
Houston
Houston1 stopR17 182
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stopsR18 390

Book Cheap North America Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to North America that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to North America

Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Jul 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55
CPT
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ATL
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 - 14:10
ATL
-
CPT
21h 35m
1 stop
R12 767Ethiopian Air
Sat, Jun 20 - Mon, Jun 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55
CPT
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ATL
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 - 14:10
ATL
-
CPT
21h 35m
1 stop
R12 783Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jun 16 - Fri, Jul 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55
CPT
-
ATL
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 - 14:10
ATL
-
CPT
21h 35m
1 stop
R13 296Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:48
JNB
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BOS
27h 33m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
20:10 - 9:25
BOS
-
JNB
31h 15m
1 stop
R16 389British Airways
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 9:51
JNB
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EWR
29h 26m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
21:45 - 18:30
EWR
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JNB
14h 45mdirect
R17 530United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 7:28
JNB
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LGA
40h 13m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
21:25 - 9:25
LGA
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JNB
54h 00m
2 stops
R18 059British Airways
Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 5:20
CPT
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EWR
15h 30mdirect
United Airlines Logo
20:35 - 17:00
EWR
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CPT
14h 25mdirect
R19 382United Airlines
Sun, Jun 14 - Tue, Aug 11
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:25 - 22:22
JNB
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LGA
31h 57m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:00 - 19:40
LGA
-
JNB
22h 40m
1 stop
R20 010Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:25 - 22:50
JNB
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LGA
32h 25m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:00 - 19:40
LGA
-
JNB
22h 40m
1 stop
R20 556Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 27
KLM Logo
23:15 - 9:37
CPT
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EWR
40h 22m
2 stops
KLM Logo
23:55 - 22:10
EWR
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CPT
40h 15m
1 stop
R20 788KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to North America

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to North America to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to North America?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to North America from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Newark Airport, at R14 154 return. The most popular route is Cape Town (CPT) to Newark Airport (EWR) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R14 154.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to North America?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to North America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from South Africa to North America is January, when tickets cost R16 984 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R26 129 and R21 466 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to North America?

The average price for all round-trip flights from South Africa to North America depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to North America is generally at night, when retur flights cost R19 591 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to North America is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R19 591.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to North America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from South Africa to North America, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in North America?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in North America is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL), with an average flight price of R24 265.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR7 921
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Atlanta

FAQs - booking North America flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to North America?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from South Africa to North America.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to North America?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to North America is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to North America?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to North America with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South Africa to North America?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from South Africa to North America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to North America?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to North America is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R17 465. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R21 344 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to North America

  • Looking for cheap airfare to North America? 25% of our users found return tickets to North America for the following prices or less: From Cape Town R21 455, from Johannesburg OR Tambo R22 600
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest North America flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to North America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to North America? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1508 reviews
7,8Boarding
7,7Comfort
8,4Crew
7,1Entertainment
7,3Food
Airline reviews

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

10,0 ExcellentDiane, Apr 2026
AMS - HUY
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As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

First off, it wasn't clear that my first flight was to be operated by IndiGO. While the flight itself was fine, this meant that my whole initial check in where I would've properly verified my seating on my Qatar flight/requested an upgrade was impeded by the fact that I had to check in with IndiGO. They said I would separately have to go to Qatar counter to deal with second flight leg issues, which was impossible given how long the check in took/no time available to do so.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

Really hard landing... as in slammed into the runway then hit the brakes really hard ...

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

Great until we got to FRA. The next trip leg we were put in Business Class where seats had minimal padding!!!! They were awful and United Airlines needs to have their Lufthansa partner up their game or I won’t fly with them again!!

Flight delayed. Connecting to night flight was stressful but made it. Jusr in time. Ran.88Flight was fine.

Good until I was put on air canada flight Houston Vancouver not even one cookie

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

In Liberia airport 5 min before our departure the airport was closed for takeoff for 30 min. Upon arrival to IAH we didn’t have any available gate and waited taxing another 40 min. As a result we arrived for 1+ h later. The walkway to the passport control in IAH is about 1-2 ml long. After the passport control you have to pass the security check again. Only 3 out of 16 checkpoints were open and the line was enormously long. As a result, even though we supposed to have 2.5 hrs gap in between the flights we missed our transfer. United rebooked us for the next available flight early morning and provided free hotel and meal vouchers through.

The staff was nice, however boarding taking 2 hours. That’s insane. Overall very bad experience, a lot of turbulence and when landed in Chicago was horrible. I don’t think I’ll flight with UA again.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Was upgraded to business class on this flight, I presume due to my premium economy class for my London to Denver flight. Business class was the same seats as economy, only the middle seat was unfilled. Decent lunch served, and the lounge experience in Prague was good. The only heads up I would give is give yourself enough time for gate carry-on luggage scanning, which I did not anticipate in my time planning.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

Good flight. Only negative was the bus journey from plane to the terminal. Didn’t exit t this either BA at T5

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

Good service, food and comfort in World Traveller Plus. Entertainment was poor - no wifi on the way out and barely working on the way back. Not a great choice of entertainment on the seat back tv.

Easy, straightforward boarding process. Flight attendant was lovely and attentive, food was delicious - especially dinner, I had the roasted chicken in a mushroom sauce with potatoes - and entertainment selection was top notch. I would fly with BA again.

Flew business- but plane was dirty, food horrendous. Too many business class seats diluted service levels overall.

Great flight. One unique individual assisting in business class who should have not been there. Need more generic meals, not British centric.

The aircraft was okay and the crew were friendly, but the seat space felt too tight and the food could be better. Overall, nice service but room for improvement.

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