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Cheap Flights to the United States

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New York
New York1 stopR14 532
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stopsR14 334
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR16 272
Miami
Miami1 stopR15 709
Boston
Boston1 stopR13 555
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.2 stopsR15 245
Dallas
Dallas2 stopsR16 140
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR15 825
Denver
Denver1 stopR16 040
Chicago
Chicago2 stopsR15 560
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stopsR17 068
Seattle
Seattle1 stopR17 300
Houston
Houston1 stopR16 736
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stopsR16 670
Tampa
Tampa1 stopR15 460
Portland
Portland3 stopsR17 399
Detroit
Detroit1 stopR17 697
Minneapolis
Minneapolis1 stopR17 648
New York
New York1 stopR14 532
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stopsR14 334
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR16 272
Miami
Miami1 stopR15 709
Boston
Boston1 stopR13 555
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.2 stopsR15 245
Dallas
Dallas2 stopsR16 140
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR15 825
Denver
Denver1 stopR16 040
Chicago
Chicago2 stopsR15 560
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stopsR17 068
Seattle
Seattle1 stopR17 300
Houston
Houston1 stopR16 736
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stopsR16 670
Tampa
Tampa1 stopR15 460
Portland
Portland3 stopsR17 399
Detroit
Detroit1 stopR17 697
Minneapolis
Minneapolis1 stopR17 648

Book Cheap United States Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to the United States 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 the United States

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28
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13:15 - 23:59
CPT
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ATL
40h 44m
2 stops
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7:03 - 17:30
ATL
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CPT
52h 27m
2 stops
R14 334Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28
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13:15 - 23:59
CPT
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ATL
40h 44m
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7:03 - 17:30
ATL
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CPT
52h 27m
2 stops
R14 350Multiple Airlines
Sun, Dec 20 - Mon, Jan 4
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19:35 - 12:35
JNB
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JFK
24h 00m
1 stop
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21:50 - 10:25
JFK
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JNB
29h 35m
1 stop
R14 599British Airways
Sun, Dec 20 - Mon, Jan 4
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19:35 - 12:35
JNB
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JFK
24h 00m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
21:50 - 10:25
JFK
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JNB
29h 35m
1 stop
R14 615British Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
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20:15 - 19:58
JNB
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EWR
29h 43m
2 stops
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12:00 - 19:40
EWR
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JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
R14 897Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
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20:15 - 23:26
JNB
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LGA
33h 11m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:00 - 19:40
LGA
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JNB
20h 40m
1 stop
R14 897Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Sep 27 - Fri, Mar 26
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 15:55
CPT
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ATL
32h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:35 - 10:15
ATL
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CPT
31h 40m
1 stop
R15 013Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 7:30
JNB
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ATL
40h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
19:10 - 8:40
ATL
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JNB
31h 30m
1 stop
R15 891Qatar Airways
Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Jan 1
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:36
JNB
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LAX
31h 36m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
0:35 - 18:35
LAX
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JNB
32h 00m
2 stops
R16 654United Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Jan 1
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 15:26
JNB
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LAX
27h 26m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:45 - 18:35
LAX
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JNB
26h 50m
3 stops
R16 836United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the United States

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

What is the cheapest flight to the United States?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

The cheapest ticket to the United States from South Africa found in the last 5 days was to Atlanta, at R8 683 return. The most popular route is Cape Town (CPT) to Newark Airport (EWR) and the cheapest return ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was R14 734.

How much is a flight to the United States?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to the United States from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to the United States costs R19 945 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R5 451 for the route Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to Atlanta which costs R19 071 on average, and Cape Town to Atlanta, which costs R17 424 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to the United States?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to the United States, 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 the United States is February, when tickets cost R12 097 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R17 648 and R16 422 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally at night, when retur flights cost R19 074 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R19 074.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to the United States?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to the United States, 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 the United States, you should book around 1 week 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 the United States?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United States is Newark Airport (EWR), with an average flight price of R19 201.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

R7 854
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Cape Town to Atlanta

FAQs - booking United States flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to the United States?

    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 the United States.

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

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

    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 the United States 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 the United States?

    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 the United States 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 the United States?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United States is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R17 214. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R20 890 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the United States

  • Looking for cheap airfare to the United States? 25% of our users found return tickets to the United States for the following prices or less: From Cape Town R25 969, from Johannesburg OR Tambo R42 063
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest United States flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to the United States? 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 1545 reviews
7,3Food
7,8Boarding
7,7Comfort
7,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
Airline reviews

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

6,0 GoodGlenn, Feb 2026
AMS - JFK
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

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

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

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Transavia flight, was booked as KLM but i couldnt select seat or access boarding pass with KLM at all. Crammed seating and very no frills experience all around. First and last time.

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

It was operated by Delta. Boarding took a long time. How difficult can it be? Overall decent trip. Liked the Salt Lake City airport. Better option than Chicago for transfers.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

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

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

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

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

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

Lots of legroom on the flight. No interaction from the staff at all on the plane. They only attended to the First Class passengers. There was no entertainment. Security I was body scanned even though I hadn't set off an alarm, my father-in-law in his 80s, was stopped and subjected to a through body search, told that they would have to place their hands in intimate places. There were several border guards present, and as we walked off we could hear the TWA officer talk about the procedure as if he was training. My father-in-law was a little upset about the whole process. A kind explanation would have been more acceptable, and it felt dehumanizing to him.

Needed a 6 hour lay over in Atlanta. How can this be avoided ?

Security area in terminal 3 needs to be made much nicer. Less claustrophobic and use of glass and big ceilings wouldhelp

The international portion was good. Food and beverage options were good. The sustainable wooden eatery was less than desirable. Your Star Alliance partner ANA provided real silverware. I'm 6'3" & 198 lbs and felt cramped in the exit row. How can that be? Flight attendant all had a pleasant disposition which is always good.

Flight was late to take off Plane broke down Had to move everyone to another plane Told we weren’t going to LGA but Newark Also told we would be taken to NY But United lied and we ended up at Newark at 2 in the morning Horrible experience. And the experience of trying to get compensation from United is just as bad. They could not care less about their passengers Never again!

Flight was late, the only reason I almost missed my flight was that my connection was also late.

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

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

Food was very very bad! Same flight from US was amazing with great food but the food prepared for the flight from Cape Town to New York was not eatable. The crew also did not smile once. They all looked like it was a shift they had not signed up for but were forced to take. :(

On time - really well operated flight. Friendly staff. Super impressed with United on this round trip.

Less packaged foods in between meals Appreciated fruits cheese platters ice cream

Flight was canceled and United offered zero assistance. Left many of us in an unsafe situation

The flight itself was fine and the pilots were great. The crew was awful - the purser WOULD NOT SHUT UP, they ran out of food, I would not serve the “beef” dinner option to my dog. The boarding process was a clusterfuck-no announcements were made about boarding groups, and when we did get on the plane, attendants were blocking the aisles taking orders for the premier lounge and not letting the poors get to their seats

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.

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.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

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.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

Horrible as a connecting passenger. The airport experience is horrendous in Madrid. Once on the flight everything was fine. Stop selling connecting flights through Madrid with less than 2 hrs transit time!!

Not good because in this cancelled and then rebooked flight BA put me and my husband in both middle seats when we were originally seated together in original flight and i was in aisle. I hate sitting in the middle. BA food needs to be better. It was just ok. Thanks though to screw and everyone one for safe flight

ok. It's a short flight and it was delayed, hence the ok rating.

Would like to see clean bathrooms, especially the bathroom by the end of the crew flight the cleanest not the bestest thank you

Wonderful. It seemed so quick and the view of Mt Hood was really good.

Crew members were thorough in checking seatbelts and whatnot which makes me feel cared for because passenger safety is a main concern.

I was sent an email that said my card payment was not verified. When I spoke to an agent , he said my card was not verified and the flight I thought I had to booked was no longer available so I booked another flight on another airline(United). Later I got flight updates , etc., concerning my supposed first flight. So if I was charged for this flight on British Airways/American airlines, I need a refund.

The crew made it a great flight. They were friendly and attentive. They made me want to fly British Airways again.

BA has not been handling priority luggage with any special priority. This time our luggage was distinctly very slow to arrive, well after the first half of items to arrive. Business class flights cost a lot and it would be nice to have that reflected in the speed of baggage handling! (I note that this has worsened in our long experience of BA.) On a different note, we spent 2.5 hours on the plane after landing because of an airport mishap at Boston Logan. The pilot provided reasonably frequent update but more could have been done to ensure passenger comfort, such as more beverage and maybe snack services.

Food is horrible. Flight was good and the staff were mostly men.

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