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United began serving South Africa in 2019 and today operates three-times weekly nonstop services from Cape Town to Washington/Dulles and New York/Newark, as well as daily nonstop flights from Johannesburg to New York/Newark. Flights are conveniently timed to connect at United’s hubs with an extensive network of services to destinations throughout the Americas.

Book United Airlines flights to New York, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other exciting destinations!

Get upgraded to a seat with extra legroom with United Airlines℠ on non-stop flights departing from Cape Town or Joburg. Space and comfort all the way.

Baggage

United Economy Class

  • 1 pieces of checked baggage of 23kg

Premium Economy Class

  • 2 pieces of checked baggage of 23kg

United Polaris Business Class

  • 2 pieces of checked baggage of 32kg

Baggage allowance may vary depending on your route, cabin class, and MileagePlus status, so always confirm your baggage restrictions before checking in for your flight.

Children and Infants

  • The standard checked baggage allowance applies to children and infants. United Airlines accepts one stroller and one car seat free of charge for each child.

Check-in

Passengers are advised to check in at least four hours before the scheduled departure of their international flight. Passengers flying domestically within the US can check in an hour before the scheduled departure of their international flight.

United Airlines Online Check-in

Easily check-in for your flight online at united.com/checkin or by using the United app up to 24 hours prior to your departure.

All passengers, both adults and children, must be in possession of valid identification documents and also their passports as well as any visas required. If you are unable to produce identification and any other documents required, you will not be allowed to board the flight.

Make sure to register and upload your travel documents (Passport copy, Visa, etc.) on United’s state of the art Travel Ready Centre. Clients can also find updated info about their booking, required documentation as well as other information on the platform.

On-board

United Economy – Great service meets good value

  • Ergonomically-designed seats with up to 81cm of legroom.

  • Blankets, pillows and earphones

  • Complimentary meal service, featuring a 3-course meal, house beer and wines, soft drinks, tea and freshly brewed illy coffee

  • A feature-rich seatback entertainment system and personal entertainment device.

United Economy Plus – Stretch out with extra legroom

  • All the benefits and services of United Economy, but with extra space and added comfort

  • Seats located near the front of the United Economy cabin allowing faster exit on arrival

United Premium Plus

  • Plush seats with 96 cm of legroom, more recline and more space than most United Economy Plus and United Economy seats

  • Individual power outlets and USB chargers

  • Adjustable leg and footrests for additional comfort

  • Upgraded dining options on dinnerware with flatware, a cloth napkin and complimentary alcoholic beverages

  • A feature-rich seatback entertainment system and personal

  • Entertainment device with noise-reducing headphones

  • Saks Fifth Avenue luxury bedding, including a pillow and blanket

United Polaris Business Class

  • Lie-flat beds providing up to198cm of sleeping space

  • A feature-rich seatback entertainment system and personal entertainment device with noise-reducing headphones

  • Chef-designed menus and a selection of award-winning wine and champagne

  • Sleep-themed amenity kits from Therabody including spa quality products

  • Cooling gel memory foam pillows and Saks Fifth Avenue luxury bedding — including pillows, blankets and duvets

  • Dedicated check-in counters and security lanes, priority baggage handling and priority boarding with Premier Access℠

  • Access to United Polaris lounges and select airline partner lounges

Stay connected while you fly

  • We offer United Wi-Fi℠ on all mainline aircraft and two-cabin regional aircraft. Customers can purchase a United Wi-Fi plan onboard to gain full Internet access, enable text messaging and more. Customers can also activate the free messaging plan on all Wi-Fi equipped aircraft. The plan allows you to send and receive text messages using most apps that send messages over Wi-Fi (such as iMessage, WhatsApp, etc.)

Seating

  • United offers free seating on all its booking classes, subject to availability Upgrade from Economy Standard to Economy Plus from only $285.00 which allows up to 6 inches of legroom.

Destinations

Whether it’s New York, Miami, Las Vegas or Los Angeles, the vast United network is perfect for adventure-filled holidays and efficient business travel. United Airlines℠ offers comprehensive access to the USA from Africa, with onward connections from its seven hubs to over 260 destinations across the Americas.

Major hubs are:

  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport, US

  • Denver International Airport, US

  • Houston/George Bush Intercontinental Airport, US

  • Los Angeles International Airport, US

  • Newark Liberty International Airport, US

  • San Francisco International Airport, US

  • Washington Dulles International Airport, US

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