R7 996 Find Cheap Flights to North America

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Best North America Flight Deals

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New York
New York2 stopsR13 191
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stopsR16 080
Toronto
Toronto2 stopsR11 559
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stopsR15 832
Miami
Miami1 stopR15 584
Chicago
Chicago2 stopsR14 520
Dallas
Dallas1 stopR16 719
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.1 stopR14 946
Boston
Boston2 stopsR12 712
Denver
Denver1 stopR16 098
Seattle
Seattle1 stopR17 162
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR17 038
Houston
Houston2 stopsR16 204
Tampa
Tampa3 stopsR25 282
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stopsR17 215
Charlotte
Charlotte2 stopsR17 180
New York
New York2 stopsR13 191
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stopsR16 080
Toronto
Toronto2 stopsR11 559
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stopsR15 832
Miami
Miami1 stopR15 584
Chicago
Chicago2 stopsR14 520
Dallas
Dallas1 stopR16 719
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.1 stopR14 946
Boston
Boston2 stopsR12 712
Denver
Denver1 stopR16 098
Seattle
Seattle1 stopR17 162
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR17 038
Houston
Houston2 stopsR16 204
Tampa
Tampa3 stopsR25 282
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stopsR17 215
Charlotte
Charlotte2 stopsR17 180

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.
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Recent return flight deals to North America

Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 8
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8:20 - 20:00JNB-JFK
65h 40m2 stops
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22:00 - 4:10JFK-JNB
24h 10m2 stops
R13 191
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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 15
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22:50 - 20:00JNB-JFK
51h 10m2 stops
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22:00 - 4:10JFK-JNB
24h 10m2 stops
R13 208
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Jan 19
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:11JNB-YVR
28h 56m2 stops
KLM Logo
15:55 - 22:05YVR-JNB
44h 10m1 stop
R14 024KLM
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Jan 12
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:11JNB-YVR
28h 56m2 stops
KLM Logo
15:55 - 22:05YVR-JNB
44h 10m1 stop
R14 254KLM
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Tue, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 1
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 7:20JNB-EWR
16h 20mdirect
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 18:35EWR-JNB
14h 45mdirect
R15 779United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 1
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 7:20JNB-EWR
16h 20mdirect
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 18:35EWR-JNB
14h 45mdirect
R15 814United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 25
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:30 - 16:00JNB-IAD
25h 30m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:50 - 10:05IAD-JNB
34h 15m1 stop
R16 205Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 25
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:30 - 16:00JNB-IAD
25h 30m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:50 - 10:05IAD-JNB
34h 15m1 stop
R16 222Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Feb 17
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 15:55JNB-IAD
26h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:20 - 10:25IAD-JNB
33h 05m1 stop
R16 754British Airways
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Tue, Jul 29 - Wed, Sep 10
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 20:10JNB-IAD
28h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
17:50 - 9:25IAD-JNB
33h 35m1 stop
R16 949British Airways
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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 R850 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 R850.

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 February, when tickets cost R17 481 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R29 111 and R26 044 respectively.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 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 R17 964.


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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR7 996
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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 Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R19 197. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R22 047 on average.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to North America is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost R808 on average. Morning departures are around 2% more expensive than evening flights, 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 R1 339.

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo R18 132, from Cape Town R19 869
  • 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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3288 reviews
8,2Entertainment
7,8Food
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

10,0 ExcellentSue, Jul 2025MAN - DXB
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Terrible. Out flight was delayed for 21 (twenty one) hours. United is a joke.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

All flight attendants could benefit by taking an international flight on Qantas Airline. Qantas attendants are much more hospitable in every way. Much superior than and attendants on any US airline.

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

We were Polaris passengers and found the service poor. The food was ok but the flight attendants were not attentive and rushed the service.

I had a bad experience with the security at IAH and felt like a sardine on all 4 legs of my journey.

Terrible. First of all we were delayed 4 3/4 hours departing Honolulu. As we had to leave our condo and the rental car had to be returned we had to go to the airport. Even though we had a business class boarding pass to Washington, since we did not have business class to Montreal we could not access the lounge without paying a $59 fee each. This does not make sense to us. Since we could not meet our original connection United booked us to Montreal via New York LaGuardia on Air Canada. In Washington a further delay got us into LaGuardia too late to make our connection to Montreal so we were booked on another Air Canada flight 3 hours later. We were originally scheduled to arrive in Montreal at 10:40 and arrived at 19:55. A totally exhausting day, United did not offer a meal voucher or any type of compensation. Air Canada did give us a digital meal voucher. The food in United business class is poor among all meals offered. The pods look nice but are not that confortable. Overall would not fly on United again.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

We never made it onto this flight due to BA's lackluster organisation.

Very bad because flight was cancelled and they never informed me i have to wait for three days in hotel to get another flight

The boarding was smooth, seats comfortable, crew friendly and helpful.

Bad. After 3 hours on tarmac, flight got cancelled. No assistance whatsoever from BA.

I ordered short ribs for main course. It tasted sweet, really sweet. Horrible.

Our original booking with Kayak -our first experience -was exactly what we wanted and worked well. Updates were friendly and reassuring as were the contacts with UnderPricer so a big win-win. We learned a lot on your reliability and will definitely put you on our organisational list for the future.

A basic tea/ coffee and a snack could be provided especially for long distance flyers.

The information in the airport, and the app was different. Be aware. Different terminals in Stuttgart, so we had to walk a lot. It's a small airport so it wasn't a big deal, but it was ludicrous to see the error in the app.

We had to pay extra for seats and bags (even for an international flight). I paid for extra comfort seats, but it was under an overhead bin that the crew used for supplies. I paid extra hoping to get sleep. We were constantly woken up by the crew opening and closing the bins. Our seat shouldn't be considered extra comfort. We paid significantly more than the rest of the cabin for these seats

It was just ok. Half the bathrooms were broke on the flight.

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