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R1 400+ Cheap flights from New York

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NYC — JNB
Feb 10 — Feb 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Discover essential information about flights departing from New York, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the New York airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 11 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

Spirit Airlines

Good round-trip deal

R1 794 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 211 or less
On average, Spirit Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from New York (avg. price of R3 686).
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Fri 23/119:30EWR - CPT
1 stop40h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 5/221:30CPT - EWR
1 stop20h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/1R12 041
Sun 25/117:54EWR - CPT
1 stop18h 21mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 9/221:30CPT - EWR
1 stop20h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/1R12 222
Mon 9/215:59EWR - CPT
1 stop20h 16mDelta
Tue 17/221:30CPT - EWR
1 stop20h 21mDelta
Deal found 10/1R12 420
Fri 23/119:30EWR - CPT
1 stop40h 45mDelta
Thu 5/221:30CPT - EWR
1 stop26h 01mDelta
Deal found 9/1R12 436
Mon 26/117:54EWR - CPT
1 stop18h 21mDelta
Tue 10/221:30CPT - EWR
1 stop26h 01mDelta
Deal found 9/1R12 584
Mon 26/115:59EWR - JNB
1 stop20h 01mDelta
Sun 8/221:55JNB - EWR
1 stop23h 59mDelta
Deal found 10/1R12 584
Sat 31/19:29EWR - CPT
2 stops26h 46mDelta
Sun 8/221:30CPT - EWR
2 stops28h 38mDelta
Deal found 11/1R12 667
Wed 28/119:48EWR - JNB
2 stops40h 12mDelta
Sun 8/221:55JNB - EWR
1 stop23h 59mDelta
Deal found 10/1R12 667
Fri 30/119:30EWR - CPT
1 stop40h 45mDelta
Mon 9/221:30CPT - EWR
1 stop22h 28mDelta
Deal found 11/1R12 683
Wed 28/119:30EWR - JNB
1 stop40h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 10/221:55JNB - EWR
1 stop30h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/1R12 683
Wed 8/414:10EWR - CPT
2 stops45h 40mDelta
Tue 28/420:05CPT - EWR
1 stop20h 37mDelta
Deal found 10/1R12 831
Fri 23/111:47EWR - JNB
2 stops27h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/219:20JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1R12 831

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Find flights departing from New York that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 11 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 8/2

17:54-19:15

1 stop18h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

21:30-17:55

1 stop27h 25m

R12 584

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sun 15/3

15:58-19:15

1 stop21h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

21:30-21:01

1 stop29h 31m

R12 584

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 31/1

6:00-19:15

2 stops30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

21:30-14:13

2 stops23h 43m

R12 667

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 31/1

13:00-19:15

2 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

21:30-19:19

2 stops28h 49m

R12 667

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 16/2

13:00-22:05

2 stops26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

19:20-19:19

2 stops30h 59m

R13 062

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Sat 14/3

18:05-5:50

1 stop29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

21:30-21:01

1 stop29h 31m

R13 210

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 1/5

10:39-19:40

1 stop27h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

23:15-19:09

2 stops25h 54m

R13 260

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 26/1

14:30-19:00

1 stop21h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

22:00-19:44

2 stops28h 44m

R13 573

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 7/2

10:37-19:00

1 stop25h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

22:00-17:55

2 stops26h 55m

R13 589

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Mon 18/5

8:26-21:25

2 stops30h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-7:35

2 stops38h 20m

R13 935

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Best time to book a flight from New York

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Travel insights for flights from New York

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York (average of R8 170). Flying from New York in July will prove the most costly (average of R18 728). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from New York?

When flying from New York check dates and pricing for the following: United Airlines, Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R4 068
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R14 272
JetBlue
JetBlue
From R2 388
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R18 062

What are popular destinations to fly to from New York?

From New York you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Chicago (1 839 flights per day), London (1 769 flights per day) and Orlando (1 568 flights per day).

Orlando
Orlando
From R1 794
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
From R2 704
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam Schiphol
From R20 908
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R1 702

What is the cheapest place to fly to from New York?

The cheapest city to fly to from New York is Chicago, with prices starting at R1 211. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chicago
Chicago
From R1 211
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R1 702
Orlando
Orlando
From R1 794
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
From R2 704

Airline reviews for flights from New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from New York. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from New York to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 145 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 145 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 145 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 157 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 145 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
940 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 145 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
288 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 145 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 667 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 145 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from New York. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 11 January 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from New York?

    The most selected flight destinations from New York for the current month are Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Atlanta. While Athens, Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Mumbai are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of New York?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to Cape Town from R12 403. Newark airport is a great option if you're flying to Cape Town from R12 403. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from New York. Here are some options available: Spirit Airlines flights from New York to Miami (R1 562). JetBlue flights from New York to Boston Logan Intl (R2 915). United Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town Intl (R3 409).

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from New York?

    June is currently the cheapest month to fly from New York. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from New York?

    Check out the cheapest flights from New York to embark to:
    Travel from New York to Cape Town from R12 403 round trip
    Travel from New York to Johannesburg from R12 584 round trip

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