How can I fly to South Africa fast?


How can I fly to South Africa fast? From the US there are three nonstop flights a week from New York (JFK) to Johannesburg operated by South African Airways (SAA) in partnership with United Airlines (wunited.com). These take between fifteen and sixteen hours. Most other flights stop off in Europe, the Middle East or Asia and involve a change of plane.


What is the longest direct flight time in the world?

New York to Singapore The title of the longest direct flight in the world belongs to the flight from New York to Singapore. Covers more than 15,000km, this flight takes about 19 hours to finish depending on the weather condition. The fees for these direct flights vary from £1,000 to £1,500 per one-way ticket.


Why are flights to South Africa so expensive?

Discovery Bank and Visa have identified two major reasons that drove steep increases in flight prices in 2022 – high aviation fuel prices and reduced flight capacity.


What is the best way to go to South Africa?

Flying from the United States to South Africa
  1. South African Airways: New York City (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight time: 15 hours.
  2. South African Airways: Washington, D.C. (IAD) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight time: 17 hours.
  3. Delta Air Lines: Atlanta (ATL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight time: 15 hours.