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R8 381+ Cheap flights to New York

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JFK
Jul 9 — Jul 161
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Flights to New York 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 4 July 2025.

Return from

R14 465

One-way from

R8 381

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 639
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/9-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 8/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R25 723 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 171 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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Mon 15/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 24/1122:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/7R14 465
Sun 13/71:25JNB - JFK
1 stop21h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 28/720:00JFK - JNB
1 stop22h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/7R14 623
Wed 15/1017:55JNB - JFK
1 stop40h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/1019:50JFK - JNB
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/7R14 640
Thu 25/918:50JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 00mDelta
Sun 19/108:55JFK - JNB
2 stops28h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/7R14 903
Mon 21/723:15JNB - LGA
2 stops24h 14mDelta
Tue 21/1014:55LGA - JNB
2 stops22h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/7R14 956
Mon 14/722:50JNB - EWR
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 23/710:55EWR - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/7R15 026
Wed 17/917:55JNB - EWR
1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 25/110:25EWR - JNB
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/7R15 079
Tue 15/718:50JNB - EWR
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Wed 6/88:30EWR - JNB
2 stops30h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/7R15 114
Wed 17/918:50JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 10mAir France
Wed 26/1117:05EWR - JNB
1 stop35h 45mAir France
Deal found 3/7R15 289
Thu 25/914:30JNB - JFK
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 22/1022:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R15 307
Tue 16/918:50JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 10mKLM
Tue 25/1117:05EWR - JNB
2 stops21h 55mKLM
Deal found 3/7R15 622
Mon 14/720:30JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 28/723:25JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/7R15 640

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Locate flights to New York that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 4 July 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/11

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 465

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

17:55-4:30

1 stop40h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 25/10

19:50-10:50

1 stop33h 00m

R14 640

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/9

1:25-7:35

1 stop36h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

12:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

R14 868

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

18:50-11:50

1 stop23h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/10

8:55-19:40

2 stops28h 45m

R14 903

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

23:15-17:29

2 stops24h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 21/10

14:55-19:40

2 stops22h 45m

R14 956

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

22:50-19:45

2 stops26h 55m

Newark

Wed 23/7

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

R15 026

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

23:15-13:20

1 stop20h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/8

1:40-8:30

1 stop24h 50m

R15 026

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

17:55-22:35

1 stop34h 40m

Newark

Tue 25/11

0:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

R15 079

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

18:50-19:10

2 stops30h 20m

Newark

Wed 6/8

8:30-21:20

2 stops30h 50m

R15 114

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

18:50-15:00

1 stop26h 10m

Newark

Wed 26/11

17:05-11:50

1 stop35h 45m

R15 289

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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 State

How long is the flight to New York?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to New York takes 19 hours 56 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 27 October 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New York?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York are Etihad Airways, Lufthansa 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in New York?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to New York in the last few years. This data was updated on 4 July 2025.
The most popular places in New York to fly to are New York, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany.

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 4 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, andKLM to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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

New York climate

The Mid-Atlantic has distinct seasons – cold snowy winters, mild springs when the flowers and trees come back to life, hot and humid summers, and warm autumns with spectacular foliage.Buffalo’s winters are notoriously cold and the city is often covered in 228cm of snow.The summer climate is cool in the Adirondacks and Catskills while the NYC/Long Island area and lower Hudson Valley have warm summers with some periods of high, uncomfortable humidity.Search and compare: cheap flights to New York State

When is the best time to fly to New York?

Peak season:

New York City’s peak travel period is October through December – the beginning of the cultural season. New Year’s Eve, and the Times Square ball-drop, is a big draw and travellers looking to visit over this busy period need to plan ahead. Spring and summer are also busy, but if you do your research reduced rates on flights to New York and hotel rooms can be found.

Summer is the peak season in the Hamptons. Visitors planning holidays in the Hamptons need to book New York flights and rental homes at least six months in advance to avoid missing out.

Off Season:

Except for Valentine’s Day, the best time to find cheap flights to New York and discounted hotel rates is January through March.

Getting around New York

Public Transport

In New York City, public transport is really the only way to go. The city has a great subway and bus system and taxis are fairly easy to flag down. This is one place where driving is best left to the experts. However, in the rest of the towns and cities across the state public transport leaves a lot to be desired.

Air

With a bunch of airports and airlines to choose from, flying is a quick, and often cheap, way to get around New York State. Fly with CommutAir, JetBlue Airways, US Airways, Colgan Air and Northwest Airlines.

Car

For everywhere outside NYC, hiring a car is your best bet for convenience and value for money. If you’re driving over winter make sure your car is prepared for the elements with snow tires, working windscreen wipers, battery, and demisters. Oh, and don’t forget, they drive on the right.

Rail

Catching the train in New York State certainly won’t get you anywhere fast, but it does make for a relaxing journey. Travel with Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad.

Bus

While not the most glamorous mode of transport, it’s certainly affordable. Catch the famous (infamous) Greyhound to make your way around the state.

What is good to know if travelling to New York?

  • The working class city of Buffalo has a bit of an unfair reputation for being rundown and shabby. While it is certainly a rugged town, its vibrant college atmosphere and superb culinary scene go some way to make up for it. Make sure you sample a beef on weck sandwich, Wardynski’s kielbasa, Sahlen’s hot dogs, Buffalo Wings and haddock fish fries. Hardcore foodies will want to visit during one of the city’s many food festivals such as the Taste of Buffalo and the National Buffalo Wing Festival. To top it all off, as the gateway to the American side of Niagara Falls and on the shores of Lake Erie, Buffalo is also blessed with some pretty spectacular scenery.
  • The rolling, tree-covered peaks of the Catskills Mountains are a favourite of busy New York City-dwellers looking to get away from it all. It’s also a haven for artists, writers and musicians especially around the famous town of Woodstock.
  • Home to the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, when locals mention Long Island they really mean the wealthy suburban counties of Nassau and Suffolk. Long Island is also home to the famously affluent seaside resort, the Hamptons. In summer the population of the Hamptons swells with the arrival of wealthy New York City dwellers and, increasingly, Europeans and South Americans. Explore historic Sag Harbor, a 300-year old seaside village, then stroll along the sandy, unspoilt beaches of Southampton and pick up something special from one of Main St’s unique stores. Or simply enjoy a spot of people watching and see how the other half live.
  • While it may live slightly in the shadow of the more famous Canadian side, the US part of Niagara Falls is definitely not to be sniffed at. For those after a refreshing (ie wet), close up view, the classic Maid of the Mist boat trip will give you a real feel for the power of the falls. Hike through the State Park to various viewing point or take a helicopter tour for a breath-taking bird’s-eye view.
  • 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 R1 158, while return flights cost around R2 682.

  • How much is a return flight to New York?

    A return flight to New York will typically cost around R153, however they can be found for as little as R153.

  • 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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