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— NYC
Aug 17 — Aug 241
1 adult

Flights to New York, NY in 2025

Find the latest flights to New York in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 12 August 2025.

Return from

R14 563

One-way from

R8 869

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 341
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 031 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 621 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available to New York. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 August 2025.

Thu 23/1017:50JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 13/40:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/8R14 599
Sat 25/101:25JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 9/1112:45JFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/8R14 634
Thu 4/920:30JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 17/923:59JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 06mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/8R14 652
Tue 30/912:10JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 25mKenya Airways
Sun 12/1013:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/8R14 670
Thu 4/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/914:55JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/8R14 687
Sun 7/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/914:55JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/8R14 705
Thu 4/914:30JNB - JFK
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 17/922:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/8R14 758
Fri 5/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/915:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/8R14 812
Sun 28/917:55JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 21/1019:50JFK - JNB
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/8R14 847
Sat 20/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 24/914:55JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/8R14 865
Mon 29/920:30JNB - JFK
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Mon 6/1013:40JFK - JNB
1 stop24h 00mDelta
Deal found 11/8R14 882
Sun 14/920:30JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Wed 24/917:30JFK - JNB
2 stops21h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/8R14 953

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-8:40

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 563

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-8:40

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 563

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-8:40

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 599

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/10

12:05-7:35

1 stop25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/11

12:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

R14 634

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

20:30-18:45

2 stops28h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/9

13:30-19:40

1 stop24h 10m

R14 687

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

20:30-22:02

2 stops31h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 20/9

13:30-19:40

1 stop24h 10m

R14 687

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

20:30-22:30

2 stops32h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/10

8:30-19:40

1 stop29h 10m

R14 687

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/9

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

R14 687

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

20:30-19:30

2 stops29h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 28/9

12:29-19:40

1 stop25h 11m

R14 687

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

21:30-15:25

2 stops24h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/2

17:00-19:00

1 stop19h 00m

R14 865

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Best time to book a flight to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to New York. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to New York, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to New York?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to New York takes 21 hours 0 minutes. Flights to New York from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to New York. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to New York should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to New York

The most flights from Johannesburg to New York are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New York?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York are Kenya Airways, Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines.

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R747
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R839
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R819
British Airways
British Airways
From R932

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New York?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York are Etihad Airways, SWISS and Kenya Airways.

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 12 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 922 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
657 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
275 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 261 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

FAQs about flying to New York

What is good to know if travelling to New York?

  • One of the best ways to experience New York life on a budget is by heading down to Central Park, where you’ll be able to go to the zoo, play some sports, watch an open-air performance, or just chill out on the rolling lawns.
  • Shopaholics are guaranteed to have a blast in New York. Featuring some of the biggest department stores in the world along with some of the most exclusive boutique stores, New York shops are must-visit sites for serious shoppers.
  • To see New York’s artistic side (along with a great student vibe), try making your way to East Village, which boasts attractions such as swanky cafes, craft shops, and mind-blowing vegetarian restaurants!

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New York if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New York on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New York?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New York.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New York?

    Newark is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New York. One-way flights to Newark typically cost R923, while return flights cost around R3 544.

  • How much is a return flight to New York?

    A return flight to New York will typically cost around R1 568, however they can be found for as little as R240.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New York depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New York, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does New York John F Kennedy Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at New York John F Kennedy Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. New York John F Kennedy Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. TWA Hotel At JFK Airport is the closest property to New York John F Kennedy Intl (0,0 km away from New York John F Kennedy Intl).

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