What is the cost of travelling in the United States?

Item Cape Town Johannesburg Washington Meal inexpensive restaurant R 100.00 R 100.00 R193.50 Domestic Beer (0.5 litre draught) R 25.00 R 25.00 R77.40 Cappuccino (regular) R 23.32 R 22.34 R56.57 Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) R 10.00 R 10.00 R19.64 Pack of cigarettes (Marlboro) R 39.50 R 37.50 R116.10

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Popular flights to the United States

Prices observed in the past 7 days start from R6799 one-way and R8369 round trip. Fares and availability may change at any time, and additional terms may apply.

One-Way

Return

Kenya Airways

20 Sep

JNB

Johannesburg

One-Way

NYC

New York City, NY

R8519

Kenya Airways

04 Oct

CPT

Cape Town

One-Way

NYC

New York City, NY

R9429

Qatar Airways

24 Oct

JNB

Johannesburg

One-Way

ATL

Atlanta, GA

R9089

R10859

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Popular airlines to the United States

Delta Air Lines

American Airlines

Air France

Delta Air Lines

American Airlines

Air France

Why visit the United States

Wealth of Beaches

Situated between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Pacific Ocean, the USA offers many gorgeous beaches for you to enjoy. The most famous include Miami Beach, Laguna Beach in California and the beaches of Honolulu.

Amazing History

Discover the incredible story behind the United States, from its fight for independence to its battle with racism and prejudice. Some major historic sites include the Alamo Mission in San Antonio and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.

Many Stunning Landscapes

The USA boasts an overwhelming variety of picturesque parks, magnificent mountains and breath-taking canyons. Explore attractions like the Yellowstone National Park, Red Rock Country in Utah and the Yosemite Valley in Northern California.

The United States: where dreams are born, destinies unravel, and the great American experience waits behind bright lights and iconic road trips

The USA is a major holiday destination in North America. With over 323 million residents, it is the third most populous nation in the world. The United States offers you a cosmopolitan culture, gorgeous landscapes, and vibrant nightlife. Top tourist attractions include New York City’s Central Park, Las Vegas’s Bellagio Fountains and Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Start making your holiday plans, because cheap flights to the USA are now available for a limited time! USA’s hub airport is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), a 10-minute drive or a scenic 40-minute bus ride from Atlantic’s city centre. ATL serves Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Air France. Direct flights to Atlanta depart from Johannesburg, with connecting flights from Cape Town. Flight duration from Johannesburg to Atlanta is approximately 16 hours, 25 minutes.

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General Information

Essential details you need to know before your trip

Country

Currency

the United States

United States Dollar

LANGUAGE

Exchange Rate

English

1 ZAR = 0.062 USD

AIRLINE

TIME ZONE

American Airlines

GMT -5

HUB AIRPORT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

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Frequently asked questions

Overview

The USA is one of the most diverse and largest countries in the world. Its huge variety of alluring cities, awe-inspiring landscapes and rich history will have you visiting this nation many times to experience all that it has to offer. Discover some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, enjoy a vibrant arts and entertainment scene and indulge in the cosmopolitan culture of one of the richest countries in the world.

The most popular destinations in the United States include Orlando, Los Angeles, Miami and New York City.

The city of Orlando is a wonderful tourist destination, offering attractions that are perfect for the entire family. Explore many popular shopping malls, enjoy thrilling rides at Walt Disney World and relax at beautiful resort-style spas. Other top attractions include Discovery Cove and La Nouba – Cique du Soleil.

Los Angeles offers more than just the famous Hollywood. Discover this Southern California city’s numerous sights and sounds, such as the Walk of Fame, the magnificent Santa Monica Mountains and El Matador State Beach.

Miami is a leading tourist destination that’s best known for its stunning beaches, a pulsating nightlife and charming art deco buildings. Major attractions include the Everglades National Park and Bayside Marketplace.

The most populated city in the USA, New York City, is also arguably the most beautiful, sitting on a location where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the scenic borough of Manhattan, relax in the huge, gorgeous Central Park and admire the amazing scene at the colourful Times Square.

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Best time to visit the United States

The USA has a mostly similar climate, with some variation, from the east to the west. To avoid the busy tourist season and high accommodation rates (summer, June – August), visit the United States during late-spring (May) and early-autumn (September). Conditions may vary from coast to coast, with both seasons experiencing temperatures that range from cool to hot. Autumn (known as fall in the USA), is the most beautiful season, when you can discover a wonderful variety of colours. The winter (November – February) offers the lowest room rates and more picturesque scenes, with minimum temperatures reaching below sub-zero in some cities. If you’re willing to brave the cold, make sure to pack extra layers and perhaps even thermal underwear.

Visa & Customs

South African passport holders will need a tourist visa to visit the many cities of the USA. The application process for this visa is known to take plenty of time, so plan in advance to receive your tourist visa ahead of your departure date. Make sure your passport’s validity is six months beyond your return date and that it has two pages free for entry stamps.

See this useful guide on how to apply for your USA visa.

The South African Embassy is in Washington, DC.

Address: 3051 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

Phone: 1 202 232 4400

Fax: 1 202 244 9417

Health & Safety

The level of crime varies across the United States of America, with most violent crimes relating to drug trafficking and gang violence, restricted to central neighbourhood areas. Visiting the tourist attractions during the day will help you stay out of trouble. Make sure to stay alert, however, as petty crime can be a problem in crowded areas.

Stay up to date on the weather for the destinations you will be visiting in the USA. Some parts of the country are affected by natural disasters, such as hurricanes between June and November in the Atlantic coastal and Gulf states, blizzards in the far north, and tornadoes in the mid-west and south. Other natural disasters to be careful include flooding, wildfires in the west (during later summer and early autumn), dust storms in arid areas, and thunderstorms throughout the nation.