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R8 242+ Cheap flights to New York

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— NYC
Apr 5 — Apr 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to New York, NY in 2026

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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 6 March 2026.

Fri 24/45:30
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops20h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 1/521:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/3R9 052
Thu 9/422:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R12 686
Thu 16/422:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/3R12 867
Wed 13/521:15
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops24h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 17/517:35
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops31h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/3R13 165
Tue 21/421:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 45m
American Airlines
Fri 1/516:20
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops32h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3R13 231
Sun 19/417:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 4/513:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/3R13 247
Sat 25/41:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Mon 4/513:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/3R13 264
Mon 7/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 6/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/3R13 280
Mon 7/919:25
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops33h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 6/107:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3R13 313
Wed 2/91:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Mon 14/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/3R13 330
Tue 10/319:35
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 15m
British Airways
Tue 17/322:35
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 2/3R13 346
Mon 14/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 14/1015:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/3R13 346

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Find the latest flights to New York in 2026, 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 6 March 2026.

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R9 052

One-way from

R8 242

Popular in

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Average price

R14 618
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/4-1/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R1 100 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R117 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-14:25

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/4

23:40-8:45

1 stop27h 05m

R13 825

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

20:25-21:50

1 stop31h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/5

17:59-8:45

2 stops32h 46m

R13 842

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

20:25-15:25

2 stops25h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/8

15:00-19:40

2 stops22h 40m

R14 040

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

23:15-22:19

2 stops29h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/6

8:15-21:20

2 stops31h 05m

R14 337

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

20:25-22:30

2 stops32h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

20:05-10:25

2 stops32h 20m

R14 750

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

20:25-15:25

2 stops25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

17:59-8:45

2 stops32h 46m

R14 767

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

18:00-22:30

1 stop34h 30m

Newark

Sat 2/5

0:25-10:30

1 stop28h 05m

R14 899

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

20:25-15:30

2 stops25h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/5

15:00-21:20

2 stops24h 20m

R15 015

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

18:00-11:49

1 stop23h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/6

19:00-8:25

1 stop31h 25m

R15 791

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

18:00-11:49

1 stop23h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/11

20:00-22:05

2 stops43h 05m

R15 857

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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 27 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to New York, you should look to book at least 81 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 20 hours 39 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.

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

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

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R12 582
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 199
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R12 687
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 792

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New York?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York are Etihad Airways, Virgin Atlantic 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 6 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines 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
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 403 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
295 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 778 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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?

    New York LaGuardia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New York. One-way flights to New York LaGuardia typically cost R820, while return flights cost around R5 387.

  • How much is a return flight to New York?

    A return flight to New York will typically cost around R15 947, however they can be found for as little as R9 072.

  • 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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