Search South Africa - United States Flight Tickets

Flight duration on South Africa - United States flights varies depending on the departure and arrival airports you choose, the routing and the number of connections. On nonstop flights only the time in the air is counted; on connecting tickets the layover time is also added to the total journey. The estimated duration of each flight is shown separately in the search results.

SmaxGo compares South Africa - United States flights across different airlines and sales channels. Searching a date range, enabling connecting options and trying alternative airports in both countries lower the price. By sorting the results by total amount, you can identify the best option including baggage.

Both scheduled and low-cost airlines operate South Africa - United States flights, and prices vary by carrier. Airlines flying on this route include Alaska Airlines, Smart Wings, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. You can compare direct flights by checking the nonstop filter and grouping the results by airline.

Baggage allowance is determined by the airline and fare class. On international routes such as South Africa - United States, scheduled airlines usually include 20-30 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of cabin baggage; on low-cost airlines, checked baggage is mostly charged extra. Baggage information is also shown separately on the flight details screen.

First, check your passport validity and United States visa requirements. Then review the baggage allowance, the layover time and the transit visa rules of the connecting country. Making sure the passenger name matches the passport exactly and finding out whether a return ticket is required are also critical steps before travel.