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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York State from R8 848

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
Apr 25 — May 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2026.

Sun 12/49:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/415:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3R13 670
Tue 8/914:30
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/922:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3R13 720
Wed 1/49:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 15/421:30
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 737
Fri 8/59:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/522:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 754
Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/715:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 771
Sun 27/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 788
Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/422:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/3R13 805
Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/522:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3R13 839
Wed 22/49:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/522:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 856
Wed 1/49:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/515:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 873
Thu 3/912:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Mon 14/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R14 008
Thu 19/1119:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 27/110:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/3R14 211

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to New York flight deals. Data was last updated 26 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 653

One-way from

R8 848

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R15 023
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/9-14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 9/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 726 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 815 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/6

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

R14 042

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

21:15-16:55

2 stops25h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/6

9:30-9:25

1 stop41h 55m

R16 596

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:25-13:55

1 stop24h 30m

Newark

Sun 14/6

21:25-9:25

1 stop30h 00m

R16 850

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

21:15-16:05

2 stops24h 50m

Newark

Mon 11/5

23:55-7:00

2 stops49h 05m

R17 577

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

21:15-7:23

2 stops40h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 7/6

17:29-7:00

2 stops31h 31m

R17 594

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

14:45-15:10

1 stop30h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/4

11:20-15:50

1 stop22h 30m

R18 102

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

9:45-9:30

1 stop29h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 19/4

22:30-8:15

2 stops51h 45m

R18 440

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

9:45-16:00

1 stop36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/5

13:00-8:15

2 stops37h 15m

R18 440

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

10:05-21:20

2 stops41h 15m

Newark

Wed 6/5

23:55-10:15

2 stops28h 20m

R18 609

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/6

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

R18 609

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to State of New York (average of R10 675). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to State of New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 974). 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 OR Tambo 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 26 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 26 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York State, such as Emirates,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 543 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
685 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
9 493 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
6,8
Okay
301 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 821 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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 OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to State of New York?

    Etihad Airways, British Airways, and JetBlue can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to State of New York in just under 25h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 45m. There are 12822 km between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and State of New York. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 282. Users have also found prices from R7 573 and R7 709 on Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Johannesburg OR Tambo - New York LaGuardia, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Newark is the most popular route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to State of New York.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to State of New York?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to State of New York (average of R10 675). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to State of New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 974). 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 994AverageR13 410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapestR12 781AverageR14 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 867AverageR14 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 017AverageR14 318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 024AverageR16 594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 544AverageR18 812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 669AverageR14 815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 764AverageR18 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 769AverageR14 505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR13 819AverageR14 972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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