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R1 871+ Cheap flights from New York

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NYC — JNB
Aug 25 — Sep 11
1 adult

What to know about flights from New York

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 20 August 2025.

Cheapest airline

Spirit Airlines

Good round-trip deal

R822 or less

Good one-way deal

R796 or less
On average, Spirit Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from New York (avg. price of R3 733).
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Cheapest flights from New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 August 2025.

Mon 27/101:20JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/1117:15CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/8R16 466
Sat 8/1112:50JFK - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 19/1117:15CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/8R17 137
Wed 29/1010:55EWR - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/1122:50JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R17 243
Mon 15/96:45JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/1016:35CPT - JFK
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/8R17 331
Sat 8/110:20JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 19/1117:15CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/8R17 384
Mon 1/910:55EWR - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/922:50JNB - EWR
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R17 402
Thu 30/1021:45EWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/1114:30JNB - EWR
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R17 419
Sun 9/1112:45JFK - CPT
1 stop34h 15mKenya Airways
Wed 19/1123:25CPT - JFK
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/8R17 437
Thu 11/921:45EWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/922:50JNB - EWR
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/8R17 437
Mon 1/120:25EWR - CPT
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/1217:15CPT - EWR
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/8R17 455
Mon 13/1019:50JFK - CPT
1 stop34h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 24/1016:35CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/8R17 455
Tue 16/921:45EWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/914:30JNB - EWR
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R17 455

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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 20 August 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/10

20:40-11:50

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

R16 466

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 27/10

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

22:50-19:15

2 stops27h 25m

R17 243

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/11

0:20-11:50

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

R17 331

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/11

19:40-11:50

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

17:15-17:45

1 stop31h 30m

R17 384

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 28/10

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

14:30-7:55

2 stops24h 25m

R17 419

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 29/10

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

22:50-19:15

2 stops27h 25m

R17 419

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 29/10

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

14:30-7:55

2 stops24h 25m

R17 419

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 27/10

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

14:30-7:55

2 stops24h 25m

R17 419

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 28/10

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

22:50-19:15

2 stops27h 25m

R17 419

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/11

12:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

23:25-6:35

1 stop38h 10m

R17 437

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Best time to book a flight from New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from New York with our price prediction graph.
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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 8 August 2025.

Booking 20 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 683). Flying from New York in December will prove the most costly (average of R20 490). 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, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R1 363
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R866
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R1 097
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R841

What are popular destinations to fly to from New York?

From New York you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: London (2 298 flights per day), Chicago (1 802 flights per day) and Orlando (1 742 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R1 128
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
From R164
London
London
From R193
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
From R154

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

The cheapest city to fly to from New York is Washington, D.C., with prices starting at R796. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R45
Charlotte Douglas
Charlotte Douglas
From R47
Miami
Miami
From R62
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
From R64

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
8 928 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 928 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 928 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 949 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 928 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
836 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 928 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
278 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 928 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 289 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 928 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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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 20 August 2025.

  • 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 Athens, Atlanta, Barcelona-El Prat Airport. While Athens, Mumbai, Atlanta 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 R15 248. Newark airport is a great option if you're flying to Cape Town from R17 243. 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 Nashville Intl (R1 227). JetBlue flights from New York to London (R2 093). United Airlines flights from New York to Cape Town Intl (R3 652).

  • 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 December 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 Johannesburg from R15 248 round trip
    Travel from New York to Cape Town from R17 278 round trip

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