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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to New York State from R8 073

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
Apr 14 — Apr 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 15 March 2026.

Tue 6/1019:25
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop24h 30m
British Airways
Tue 27/1018:00
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops31h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 11/3R13 404
Mon 4/521:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop23h 10m
British Airways
Mon 11/520:55
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 14/3R13 607
Mon 14/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 14/1015:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R13 658
Sun 26/49:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/522:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R13 691
Sun 5/49:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 13/422:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3R13 708
Fri 11/921:15
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops31h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 29/923:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops27h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3R13 725
Thu 17/921:15
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop22h 40m
British Airways
Mon 21/921:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 14/3R13 742
Mon 7/921:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 27/919:10
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3R13 742
Tue 26/521:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 05m
American Airlines
Thu 4/619:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/3R13 759
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 13/415:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/3R13 776
Fri 4/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 15/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/3R13 793
Tue 19/519:25
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 00m
British Airways
Sun 24/520:55
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 14/3R13 810

Find 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 15 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 607

One-way from

R8 073

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R15 028
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 738 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 811 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

9:45-16:00

1 stop36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/4

15:45-8:15

1 stop34h 30m

R14 470

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

21:15-20:49

2 stops53h 34m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/5

18:00-9:25

2 stops33h 25m

R14 622

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

21:15-16:05

2 stops48h 50m

Newark

Tue 5/5

17:35-9:25

2 stops33h 50m

R14 758

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

20:25-14:30

1 stop24h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/4

23:40-8:45

1 stop27h 05m

R14 944

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

20:25-21:27

2 stops31h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 22/5

22:00-8:50

1 stop28h 50m

R16 162

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

15:05-14:08

2 stops29h 03m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 28/4

13:10-8:35

2 stops37h 25m

R17 686

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

15:05-9:47

2 stops24h 42m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/5

16:29-8:35

2 stops34h 06m

R17 906

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

13:25-8:50

1 stop25h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/4

23:00-16:15

1 stop35h 15m

R18 210

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 19/4

11:20-20:35

1 stop27h 15m

R18 430

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

13:30-8:50

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/4

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

R18 616

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to State of New York (average of R10 679). Flying from Johannesburg to State of New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 979). 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 15 March 2026.

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 15 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines 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
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
3 542 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
9 427 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
296 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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
7 792 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to State of New York?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg to State of New York can take about 24h 05m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 944. The distance from Johannesburg to State of New York is about 12822 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to State of New York one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to State of New York are Etihad Airways (R6 284), Kenya Airways (R7 704), and Qatar Airways (R8 210).

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to State of New York (average of R10 679). Flying from Johannesburg to State of New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 979). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 998AverageR13 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 872AverageR14 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 027AverageR14 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 029AverageR16 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 289AverageR14 816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 549AverageR18 830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 674AverageR14 810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR13 681AverageR14 924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR13 769AverageR18 854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 774AverageR14 647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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