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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to New York State from R8 730

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
Aug 18 — Aug 251
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to New York flight deals. Data was last updated 13 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 270

One-way from

R8 730

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 127
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/9-4/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 4/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 758 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 547 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 August 2025.

Sat 27/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 4/1015:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/8R14 270
Tue 16/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 20/915:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/8R14 305
Fri 26/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/1015:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/8R14 358
Fri 19/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/915:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/8R14 393
Thu 2/1017:50JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 20/100:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/8R14 410
Sat 25/101:25JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 9/1112:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/8R14 463
Tue 30/912:10JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 25mKenya Airways
Sun 12/1013:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/8R14 498
Sun 7/920:30JNB - JFK
2 stops31h 32mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 20/913:30JFK - JNB
1 stop24h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/8R14 515
Sun 7/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/914:55JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/8R14 533
Thu 11/920:30JNB - JFK
2 stops31h 53mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 18/98:15JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/8R14 568
Sun 28/920:30JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 00mDelta
Tue 21/1012:25JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 15mDelta
Deal found 13/8R14 585
Mon 3/1119:40JNB - EWR
1 stop26h 15mDelta
Sun 16/1114:45EWR - JNB
2 stops24h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/8R14 954

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

9:50-8:40

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/11

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 393

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

9:50-8:40

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 393

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 393

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

9:50-8:40

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 393

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 393

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-8:40

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 410

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

9:50-8:40

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

14:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R14 428

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 428

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 463

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 691

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to New York State

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to State of New York (average of R771). Flying from Johannesburg to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 010). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to NY?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to State of New York as you normally would.

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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 13 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic from Johannesburg to New York State. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 315 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
8 916 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7 266 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

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  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to State of New York?

    Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Newark, Johannesburg OR Tambo - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Johannesburg OR Tambo - New York LaGuardia when deciding on the best route from Johannesburg to State of New York.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to State of New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to State of New York (average of R771). Flying from Johannesburg to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 010). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 680AverageR13 567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR13 064AverageR13 928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 089AverageR15 097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 492AverageR16 299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR13 739AverageR15 844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR13 843AverageR17 779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR14 000AverageR16 061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 357AverageR15 219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 457AverageR15 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 706AverageR21 788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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