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Best United States Flight Deals

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

New York
New York1 stopR12 824
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR17 570
Miami
Miami2 stopsR17 533
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stopsR17 477
Dallas
Dallas1 stopR18 482
Chicago
Chicago1 stopR16 770
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.1 stopR15 764
Seattle
Seattle2 stopsR17 868
Boston
Boston1 stopR13 717
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR17 291
Denver
Denver1 stopR17 719
Houston
Houston1 stopR17 458
Tampa
Tampa1 stopR17 849
Charlotte
Charlotte1 stopR17 719
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stopR18 035
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stopR18 259
Nashville
Nashville2 stopsR19 766
New York
New York1 stopR12 824
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopR17 570
Miami
Miami2 stopsR17 533
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stopsR17 477
Dallas
Dallas1 stopR18 482
Chicago
Chicago1 stopR16 770
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.1 stopR15 764
Seattle
Seattle2 stopsR17 868
Boston
Boston1 stopR13 717
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopR17 291
Denver
Denver1 stopR17 719
Houston
Houston1 stopR17 458
Tampa
Tampa1 stopR17 849
Charlotte
Charlotte1 stopR17 719
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stopR18 035
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stopR18 259
Nashville
Nashville2 stopsR19 766

Cheap Flight Deals to the United States

 
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.

Recent return flight deals to the United States

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to the United States.
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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 9:00JNB-JFK
29h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
22:40 - 8:20JFK-JNB
27h 40m1 stop
R12 824Etihad Airways
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Thu, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 10
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 9:00JNB-JFK
29h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 8:20JFK-JNB
34h 35m1 stop
R12 954Etihad Airways
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
KLM Logo
23:15 - 18:20CPT-BOS
25h 05m1 stop
KLM Logo
18:35 - 21:25BOS-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
R14 927KLM
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 19:32CPT-BOS
29h 32m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 9:30BOS-CPT
29h 30m1 stop
R14 964United Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Fri, May 30
KLM Logo
18:25 - 13:30CPT-BOS
25h 05m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:35 - 21:25BOS-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
R15 094KLM
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Mon, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 11
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:40 - 23:00JNB-JFK
32h 20m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:10 - 10:20JFK-JNB
20h 10m1 stop
R15 746Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, May 18 - Sun, Jun 1
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:40 - 19:07JNB-EWR
28h 27m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:39 - 10:20EWR-JNB
36h 41m2 stops
R15 839Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Jun 25 - Mon, Jul 14
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 19:30JNB-EWR
30h 30m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 8:35EWR-JNB
40h 10m2 stops
R17 328United Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Wed, May 21
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 17:35JNB-IAD
26h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:40 - 9:25IAD-JNB
28h 45m1 stop
R17 756British Airways
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 20:10JNB-IAD
28h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:40 - 9:25IAD-JNB
28h 45m1 stop
R17 775British Airways
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the United States

Get data-powered insights and trends for 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 72 hours.
The cheapest ticket to the United States from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Atlanta, at R939 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 R944.

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

The average price of all flights from South Africa to the United States clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United States is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R20 095. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R23 027 on average.

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 R18 352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R30 561 and R27 155 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 in the evening, when round-trip 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 the United States is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 389.

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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 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 Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL), with an average flight price of R21 239.

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Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R7 240
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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.

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 R30 394, from Johannesburg OR Tambo R36 762
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest United States flight deals.

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 1333 reviews
7,8Boarding
8,4Crew
7,1Entertainment
7,7Comfort
7,2Food
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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.

8,0 ExcellentShereen, Apr 2025AMS - YUL
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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.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

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.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

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

Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

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,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

Boarding is a mess. They never check group # so lots of people crowding in. Comfortable seats this flight. I had an empty seat next to me, very convenient. Food was really not good, but I was starved. The pizza snack thing was horrible. Crew was grand. They really make it enjoyable.

Too much long line at the TSA and Security. Prepare for long walk for baggage claim.

Crew very helpful and friendly. Food is so so. Main meal is not always the best. Did have a choice of a snack part way which was either a cookie, corn snack, or similar. Second kind of meal was basically like a pizza pastry that really wasn’t a favorite but probably a European snack? Screens and selections of movies, tv and such were good. No WI-Fi unless you buy so no free texting or such on the long flight but I think that might be any overseas flight.

The boarding process was quite loud and chaotic. The flight attendants kept barking over the PA system about people needing to only stow large items in the overhead bins. During the one and only service, I was hit by the service cart. At the same time, a passenger was returning from the bathroom and the crew definitely saw him but stopped a few seats short of allowing him to sit down before starting service and made him wait a good 10 minutes before passing his seat and allowing him to sit down, after which he had to ask for his snack and beverage or he would have been passed over. Neither flight attendant thanked passengers as they left; in fact, I did not see them again once the plane door was opened.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

The seats in row 31 are terrible and small and uncomfortable. Don't ever sit there. The window seat is so close to the curve of the plane is so annoying. I paid extra for this seat and I hated all 10 hours in it.

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

If my tv wasn’t broken and I wasn’t in a seat that didn’t allow for sleeping

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

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