New York is the city that never sleeps. Home to the Statue of Liberty, 5th Avenue and Times Square, to name but a few attractions that make this destination worthwhile, New York is considered a city that everyone should visit at least once.
Whether you're visiting the Big Apple for business or pleasure, be sure to book your direct flights to New York with South African Airways. Our gourmet meals are prepared by some of the best chefs in the world and our wine selection has been chosen from the best that the Cape Winelands have to offer. Couple this with a wide variety of audio and video entertainment and our award-winning service and you can see why we've been voted Africa's best airline for 11 consecutive years.
We can also help you arrange transport and accommodation for the duration of your stay and if you’re looking for affordable holiday packages, be sure to visit SAA Holidays.
It all starts by booking your direct flights to New York through South African Airways.
Check-in for flights to New York
Check-in times
- Check-in time for all regional flights is 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Online check-in for e-ticket holders opens 24 hours before flight departures and closes 2 hours prior to international flight departures.
Online check-in
SAA offers an internet check-in service. Check-in online
This service enables you to:
- Print your boarding pass up to 24 hours prior to flight departure.
- Select or change your seat.
Mobile check-in
SAA’smobile check-in service allows you to check in from your internet-enabled mobile phone. Go to m.flysaa.com and:
- Submit your e-ticket number or booking reference number on the check-in screen.
- Download your online boarding pass including Apple's Passbook.
- On arrival at the airport show your online boarding pass to security for scanning.
Self check-in kiosks
Our self-service check-in kiosks are available at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
Use these user-friendly touchscreen devices to:
- Print your boarding pass; and
- Select your seat.
Please note that:
- This check-in option is available to all passengers with confirmed flight tickets on South African Airways.
- All self-service check-in kiosks close 90 minutes before departure time.
Bag drop counter
- Bag drop counters are for passengers with checked baggage who have checked in using flysaa.com or a self-service check-in kiosk.
- After you’ve printed your online boarding pass, proceed to the bag drop counter where your baggage will be tagged and sent to the aircraft.
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New York Car Rental and Airports Transfers
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New York Hotels
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Things to do in New York
- Statue of Liberty. You can't go to New York and not visit the Statue of Liberty. A short boat ride from New York Harbour will take you to Liberty Island where you can view the 46,5m tall Lady Liberty. You can also walk up the staircase inside the statue (354 steps) all the way up to the crown from where you have a spectacular view over New York City.
- Times Square. Situated between 40th and 53rd street, and 6th and 9th avenue, Times Square is where you go if you want to get a proper feel for what New York is all about. This bustling square is filled with Broadway theatres, cinemas, shops and electronic billboards.
- Fifth Avenue. Fifth Avenue starts north of Washington Square and runs all the way north up to 143rd street in Harlem. This is known as the world's most expensive street because some of the most prestigious stores in the city are found on this road.
- Brooklyn Bridge. This bridge connects Manhattan to Brooklyn and is considered one of the most magnificent landmarks in New York.