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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 stopR14 875
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stopsR14 481
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR16 470
Toronto
Toronto1 stopR14 070
Miami
Miami2 stopsR16 979
Boston
Boston1 stopR14 300
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore1 stopR15 862
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR16 815
Dallas
Dallas1 stopR15 632
Denver
Denver1 stopR16 651
Chicago
Chicago1 stopR15 812
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stopR17 111
Mexico City
Mexico City2 stopsR19 527
Seattle
Seattle1 stopR18 146
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stopsR17 144
Houston
Houston1 stopR16 667
New York
New York1 stopR14 875
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stopsR14 481
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR16 470
Toronto
Toronto1 stopR14 070
Miami
Miami2 stopsR16 979
Boston
Boston1 stopR14 300
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore1 stopR15 862
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR16 815
Dallas
Dallas1 stopR15 632
Denver
Denver1 stopR16 651
Chicago
Chicago1 stopR15 812
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stopR17 111
Mexico City
Mexico City2 stopsR19 527
Seattle
Seattle1 stopR18 146
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stopsR17 144
Houston
Houston1 stopR16 667

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, Dec 8 - Fri, Jan 8
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19:35 - 18:05
JNB
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YYZ
29h 30m
1 stop
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23:00 - 8:20
YYZ
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JNB
26h 20m
1 stop
R14 070Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Mar 1
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19:35 - 18:05
JNB
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YYZ
29h 30m
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20:15 - 10:05
YYZ
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JNB
30h 50m
1 stop
R14 086Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 15
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22:00 - 9:19
JNB
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YYZ
41h 19m
1 stop
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15:00 - 18:30
YYZ
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JNB
21h 30m
1 stop
R14 563United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 15
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22:00 - 9:19
JNB
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YYZ
41h 19m
1 stop
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12:45 - 18:30
YYZ
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JNB
23h 45m
2 stops
R14 580United Airlines
Mon, Jul 13 - Sun, Jul 26
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20:15 - 19:35
JNB
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JFK
29h 20m
1 stop
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8:40 - 19:40
JFK
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JNB
29h 00m
1 stop
R14 875Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 13
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 15:55
CPT
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ATL
26h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 10:15
ATL
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CPT
31h 45m
1 stop
R14 892Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 13 - Sun, Jul 26
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20:15 - 19:35
JNB
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JFK
29h 20m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:40 - 19:40
JFK
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JNB
29h 00m
1 stop
R14 908Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 15:55
CPT
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ATL
32h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:03 - 10:15
ATL
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CPT
45h 12m
2 stops
R14 925Qatar Airways
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 17:42
JNB
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LGA
53h 07m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:50 - 10:25
LGA
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JNB
35h 35m
2 stops
R16 881British Airways
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 17:42
JNB
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LGA
53h 07m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:50 - 10:25
LGA
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JNB
35h 35m
2 stops
R16 914British Airways
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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 Atlanta, at R14 189 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 R16 592.

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 October, when tickets cost R11 341 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R18 672 and R16 420 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 321 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 321.

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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 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 Newark Airport (EWR), with an average flight price of R23 465.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR7 791
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg 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 080. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R21 187 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 R18 226, from Johannesburg OR Tambo R21 914
  • 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 1530 reviews
7,7Comfort
7,2Entertainment
7,8Boarding
7,3Food
8,4Crew
Airline reviews

As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

10,0 ExcellentGeorge, May 2026
OTP - AMS
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As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

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

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

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.

Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

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.

It was good overall except from Omaha to Denver when flight a was a repeatedly delayed apparently due to some issue at Denver. Communications could have been handled better. I had to board then deboard with luggage and board again

Outstanding service, great food, friendly & efficient crew, safe & comfortable flight

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

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

Comfort, don't think I will fly United again not worth the money to be packed in like a sardine.

The boarding timing needs to be improved. The flight was delayed again because it took way too long to board. I was already exhausted from sleeping at the airport and spending all day there due to delay from my previous flight that connected in Chicago.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

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!!

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

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Flight canceled twice. Second cancellation with no notice. Qatar only got me to Copenhagen even thou flight from Copenhagen to Helsinki was code shared with QR they made me purchase a separate ticket for over 200€. At check in only 1 check in was allowed. I had to argue with staff to allow the second, carry-on sized, bag to be checked in for free. My original tix allowed 2 full size luggage as checked luggage. My 14+hr flight turned into a 60+ hr journey. 😢

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

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.

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

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.

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

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.

They lost my luggage on my way to Namibia (I was unable to review that flight as I was in the bush/off line) It took 3 days to get my bag and I had to pay $375.00 to have it transported to my location as it was over 100 Kilometers from that Airport and the local Airlink carrier would not got that far.

Lady next to me was coughing profusely the entire flight, other lady moved seats because of it, 8 hours of that during an overnight flight is a bit much.

Cramped seating but standard in all smaller aircrafts today no matter what airlines. Crew very helpful, friendly & attentive so makes up for that.

Worst airline in the world. They downgraded me from business class to economy with no compensation.

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.

The crew on the flight were not particularly pleasant and fluid restriction was an issue. I was not allowed to fill my water bottle. Crew didn't check on passengers other than meal service.

Aircraft was comfortable even in economy, clean. Entertainment screens were excellent and. Hoice was very good. Good was just ok. Crew was not bad.

Entertainment system didn't work well. Also no new movies and limited choice of other programmes. . And only one USB A charger option. Most modern electronic items needs USB C. Planes should offer both

Gate agents were late…flight was late and air attendants unhelpful.

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

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