Statistics on New York City-South Africa flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to South Africa from New York City
The average price to go to South Africa from New York City is $ 1296 (round trip). It varies from $ 1251 (Cape Town) to $ 1342 (Johannesburg) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of New York City-South Africa flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Cape Town and Johannesburg.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | $ 1251 | january, february, march (the cheapest), april, may, september, october, november | 9 to 10 months | Flight price New York City-Cape Town |
| Johannesburg | $ 1342 | january, february (the cheapest), march, april, may, november | 6 to 7 months | Flight price New York City-Johannesburg |
Round-trip airfare price New York City-South Africa month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1182 to $ 1194 | good price |
| February | $ 1063 to $ 1079 | good price |
| March | $ 1063 to $ 1087 | good price |
| April | $ 1098 to $ 1230 | good price |
| May | $ 1111 to $ 1215 | good price |
| June | $ 1451 to $ 1503 | fair price |
| July | $ 1635 to $ 1719 | very high price |
| August | $ 1503 to $ 1630 | high price |
| September | $ 1154 to $ 1324 | fair price |
| October | $ 1141 to $ 1263 | fair price |
| November | $ 1088 to $ 1200 | good price |
| December | $ 1486 to $ 1675 | high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to South Africa from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to South Africa from New York City
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Cape Town in South Africa
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Cape Town is $ 1251. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Cape Town flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a monday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Cape Town in South Africa in march to get the best price ($ 1063, saving $ 189 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1251). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1635, which is $ 384 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Cape Town and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Johannesburg in South Africa
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Johannesburg is $ 1342. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Johannesburg flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Johannesburg in South Africa in february to get the best price ($ 1063, saving $ 280 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1342). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1719, which is $ 378 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Johannesburg and other statistics
Top prices New York City-South Africa
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Johannesburg | 17-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 812 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Cape Town | 03-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 914 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Cape Town | 04-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 914 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Cape Town | 09-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 914 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Cape Town | 10-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 914 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Cape Town | 16-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 915 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Cape Town | 19-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 914 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Cape Town | 04-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 914 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Johannesburg | 15-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 812 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Johannesburg | 05-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 880 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to buy plane tickets to go to South Africa (from New York City)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Cape Town
The price of tickets to Cape Town fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Cape Town, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Cape Town page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Cape Town in South Africa 9 to 10 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1118 , which is $ 133 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 398 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Cape Town flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Johannesburg
The price of tickets to Johannesburg fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Johannesburg, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Johannesburg page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Johannesburg in South Africa 6 to 7 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1252 , which is $ 90 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 209 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Johannesburg flight ticket and other statistics