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Cheap Flights from Boston to South Africa

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopR17 856
Durban
Durban2 stopsR19 220
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsR25 527
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stopsR27 358
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopR17 856
Durban
Durban2 stopsR19 220
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsR25 527
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stopsR27 358

Book Cheap Boston to South Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Boston to South Africa 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 from Boston to South Africa

Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Feb 9
British Airways Logo
7:30 - 10:25
BOS
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JNB
19h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 19:45
JNB
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BOS
28h 45m1 stop
R17 356British Airways
Sun, Mar 29 - Wed, Apr 22
United Airlines Logo
12:30 - 18:30
BOS
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JNB
24h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 15:40
JNB
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BOS
26h 40m1 stop
R17 689United Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Fri, Mar 20
Delta Logo
5:35 - 19:00
BOS
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JNB
30h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
22:00 - 17:00
JNB
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BOS
25h 00m1 stop
R17 739Delta
Sun, Mar 29 - Thu, Apr 23
United Airlines Logo
11:00 - 18:30
BOS
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JNB
25h 30m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 9:52
JNB
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BOS
44h 52m2 stops
R17 756United Airlines
Sun, Mar 29 - Fri, Apr 24
United Airlines Logo
18:25 - 18:30
BOS
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JNB
18h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 19:06
JNB
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BOS
30h 06m2 stops
R17 789United Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Fri, Mar 20
Delta Logo
5:35 - 19:00
BOS
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JNB
30h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
22:00 - 22:54
JNB
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BOS
30h 54m2 stops
R17 806Delta
Thu, May 21 - Tue, Jun 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:50 - 10:30
BOS
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JNB
30h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 19:55
JNB
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BOS
32h 05m1 stop
R17 856Turkish Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Mon, Apr 20
Delta Logo
11:10 - 19:40
BOS
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JNB
26h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 1:15
JNB
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BOS
33h 20m1 stop
R17 955Delta
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25
KLM Logo
12:55 - 21:55
BOS
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CPT
26h 00m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:45 - 22:22
CPT
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BOS
29h 37m2 stops
R18 871KLM
Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:00 - 11:50
BOS
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CPT
32h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 18:05
CPT
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BOS
31h 50m1 stop
R19 020Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Boston to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to South Africa, 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 Boston to South Africa is February, when tickets cost R18 039 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is R28 922 and R24 945 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to South Africa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Boston to South Africa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to South Africa on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Boston to South Africa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to South Africa, 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 a flight from Boston to South Africa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flightR10 034
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from Boston to Johannesburg

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • Do I need a visa to fly from Boston to South Africa?

    As long as you’re traveling to South Africa for tourism purposes and don’t plan on staying longer than 90 days, a visa is not necessary to be allowed into the country. However, you will still need to produce a valid passport whose validity should extend to at least 30 days after your planned departure from the country. It should also have 2 consecutive empty visa pages per entry.

  • What are the layover options when flying from Boston to South Africa?

    There are multiple layovers for the Boston to South Africa flight route, it just depends on the airline you’re traveling with. Most European Airlines such as KLM, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines will have their layovers in European cities such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Istanbul while African Airlines such as Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways will have their layovers in African cities such as Addis Ababa and Nairobi.

  • Where can I exchange currency at O.R. Tambo International Airport?

    Upon arrival in South Africa, you will need to exchange a few US Dollars for the South African Rand to facilitate transactions easily. JNB Airport has multiple currency exchanges where you can do that. The arrivals area of the International Terminal is the most convenient place for arriving travelers and it hosts Bidvest Bank, Master Currency, and Travelex Currency Exchange, all of which provide reliable currency exchange services.

  • Is public transport available from Cape Town International Airport to the city?

    Yes, you can take the MyCiti Bus #A01 from CPT Airport to the city center. This bus runs from the airport ground transportation located outside the arrivals section to the Civic Center, on Hertzog Boulevard. Alternatively, if you would rather go for convenience and comfort, getting a taxi or using the airport shuttle would be a great idea.

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

    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 Boston to South Africa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Boston to South Africa 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 Boston to South Africa?

    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 Boston to South Africa 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 Boston to South Africa?

    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 Boston to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost R21 114 on average. Morning departures are around 18% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R25 805.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

  • When flying Internationally from Boston, you are likely to depart from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) which is one of the busiest airports in the country. For that reason, you need to ensure that you arrive at least three hours early to have enough time to navigate the crazy security lines.
  • While BOS Airport offers a wide range of parking options, you should consider leaving your car at one of the offsite parking garages. In most cases, they charge up to 50% lower compared to airport parking and even offer a free shuttle to the airport terminals.
  • When flying to South Africa, you can either land at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) or O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). JNB is the most popular airport if you’re visiting the central region of South Africa while CPT is ideal for anyone visiting the southern region of the country including cities like Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.
  • BOS Airport has play areas where you can take the kids to wear themselves off before your flight. These playgrounds are located in Terminal A near Gate 18, Terminal B near Gate 16, and Terminal C near Gate 25.
  • JNB has dedicated prayer rooms for anyone who would like a private space to practice their faith. The Christian Chapel is on Terminal B, level 2, while the Muslim Prayer Room is in the basement of Terminal A in the arrivals section.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Boston to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Boston to South Africa? 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.
7,5
SWISSOverall score based on 1830 reviews
6,8Entertainment
7,4Comfort
7,1Food
8,3Crew
7,7Boarding
Airline reviews

Horrible!! The WiFi was not working, the food was awful

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
IAD - ZRH
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Horrible!! The WiFi was not working, the food was awful

We’ve never been more uncomfortable on a flight than we have on this particular one. The seats in front of us reclined so far back that when the person reclined their seat of broccoli, it almost hit me in the face and left me with literally no room to move that said I had to recline my seed in which made the person behind me upset. It seemed like the seats also would recline without even pressing the button in the armrest and would unrecline as well for that same reason, and it also seemed that some seats reclined more than others. The bottom cushions of the seat were so thin that even after one hour of an 11 hour flight, our tailbones were so sore. It seemed like an overall old airplane. It also didn’t have individual air vents and it was extremely hot the entire flight. Several passengers were commenting on how hot it was. The breakfast was some kind of flavorless triangle, puffy egg, laying in a watery bed of steamed peppers and onions and spinach. It was not appetizing at all. The flight crew was extremely nice so that was a nice thing this flight attendant. They let us try different types of Swiss sodas, which was really nice and the dinner was actually delicious but still overall given the other considerations. It was pretty much a miserable flight without basic seat comfort.

Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

horrible.. they cause such a problem and my daughter 14 years old was stranded in san francisco

The cabin was warm and few used the blankets. I should’ve upgraded.

I can’t even the whole trip was a catastrophe

Poor. Seats uncomfortable. No leg room. Hot and humid the whole trip. Food and staffs were ok.

The seats were so close together, when the man in front of me put his seat back, the screen in front of me was 9 inches from my face. There is no way to lean forward if I needed to pick something up. It was pretty uncomfortable for a ten hour flight. I was very surprised.

The food was good. Most the staff was pleasant. The flight would be drastically improved with WiFi on a long international flight.

...as stated previously, red tape should be shorted by Swiss in terms of generating refunds...

Flight was delayed. De-icing took a while. When we landed had to wait for another plane to vacate our gate. Just an overall bad experience.

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Sat next to a one year old. She crawled all over the place and made me laugh.

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

1) No pilot available for 1 hour 2) no room for most passengers careyon in overhead—-> stowed below 3) when we landed we had to wait 45 min. Before docking at gate as gate was not ready

Good. No issues except a slight delay. Crew came in late.

Not a pleasant experience, service was poor. Didn't like it

It was good. I prefer JB over other airlines.I just wish we had headphones for the films, but other than that - good.

The ride share experience in JFK is terrible. After traveling on a flight, then you need to take a subway to the last stop to get an uber or lyft. Unacceptable. Bad job JetBlue for permitting JFK and Port Authority to do this to your passengers.

Checking In on JetBlue site was impossible. It hung up on REAL ID. Even my Global Entry did not help. Luckily, on Kayak site it was a breeze. Entire flight the temperature was COLD! Otherwise the crew was great!

The flight was two hours late due to a computer fault and resulting maintenance. Nothing was offered as compensation beyond bottles of water during the time we were deplaned and waiting in the terminal.

Very pleasant flight attendants. Gate crew rather loud chatting with each other.

Four plus hour flight delay in New York caused us to take off after 11:30pm. We didn’t arrive at our hotel until five hours after check in. Started the trip off feeling exhausted.

Plane was in bad shape. TV’s and WiFi didn’t work. Plane need a refresh. Not enough room for bags.

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

The cramped seats are cruel and unusual punishment and may violate the Geneva code.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

The flight was excellent in World Travellor plus. Well worth the extra money. Boarding at Phoenix was the usual poorly organized event. Very stressful.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

I was attacked in the Miami airport and the staff did nothing. On my flight from London to Miami one of the flight attendants screamed at me and demanded I keep my seat in the upright position at all times during the fight so the man behind me was comfortable for the flight. I will never in my life use British airways again

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