Amazing Deal Alert: New York to South Africa From $348 Round-Trip
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
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Update: This deal is also available to Cape Town. We're seeing fares from JFK to Cape Town (CPT) from $348 round-trip. To find Cape Town fares, you'll need to enter the following URL and alter the dates you're looking to travel:
https://www.delta.com/flight-search/search?itinSegment%5B0%5D=0:G:JFK:NBO:KQ:3:APR:06:2019:0&itinSegment%5B1%5D=0:
G:NBO:CPT:KQ:784:APR:07:2019:0¤cyCd=USD&paxCount=1&itinSegment%5B2%5D=1:
G:CPT:NBO:KQ:785:APR:12:2019:0&itinSegment%5B3%5D=1:G:NBO:JFK:KQ:2:APR:13:2019:0
&numOfSegments=4&exitCountry=us&cabin=MAIN&vendorID=Google&vendorRedirectFlag=true
&tripType=multiCity&fareBasis=GLPRUS:GLPRUS:GLPRUS:GLPRUS
Earlier on Sunday, we alerted you to insanely cheap fares from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO) with Kenya Airways. Now, we're also seeing shocking low prices from JFK to Johannesburg (JNB). As The Flight Deal notes, you must enter the following URL into your browser and alter it for the dates you're looking to travel:
https://www.delta.com/flight-search/search?itinSegment%5B0%5D=0:G:JFK:NBO:KQ:3:FEB:01:2019:0&itinSegment%5B1%5D=0:
G:NBO:JNB:KQ:762:FEB:02:2019:0¤cyCd=USD&paxCount=1&itinSegment%5B2%5D=1:
G:JNB:NBO:KQ:761:FEB:09:2019:0&itinSegment%5B3%5D=1:G:NBO:JFK:KQ:2:FEB:09:2019:0
&numOfSegments=4&exitCountry=us&cabin=MAIN&vendorID=Google&vendorRedirectFlag=true
&tripType=multiCity&fareBasis=GLPRUS:GLPRUS:GLPRUS:GLPRUS
In just a couple of days, Kenya Airways will launch its inaugural flight between Nairobi and New York's Kennedy (JFK). And if you want to check out the brand new airline or snag an insanely cheap flight to Africa, you're in luck. There are some incredible fares currently available when you book the flights through Kenya Airways' partner Delta.
While you're booking with Delta, you won't want to credit these flights to Delta. Kenya Airways G fares don't earn any SkyMiles, Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQM) or Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQD). There aren't many useful options for US travelers to credit these flights, but here are your options.
Airlines: Kenya Airways
Routes: JFK to CPT/JNB
Cost: $348+ round-trip in economy
Travel Dates: November 2018 - September 2019 — excluding holidays
Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline), Citi Premier® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card, or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT) for $348 round-trip:
New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB) for $388 round-trip:
New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB) for $408 round-trip:
New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB) for $448 round-trip:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card, Citi Premier, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
H/T: The Flight Deal