Cheap flights from Johannesburg to New York from R8 280
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JNB — NYC
Mar 4 — Mar 111
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to New York are usually found in February or September, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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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 2 February 2026.
Wed 11/39:50
JNB
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JFK
1 stop29h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/322:55
JFK
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JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/1R12 862
Fri 17/418:00
JNB
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EWR
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 26/40:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/2R12 895
Wed 11/222:00
JNB
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JFK
1 stop27h 40m
American Airlines
Fri 6/310:15
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop41h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2R12 959
Tue 3/317:00
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 2/1213:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop38h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/2R13 007
Wed 4/222:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 00m
British Airways
Tue 10/28:05
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2R13 023
Fri 13/29:50
JNB
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JFK
1 stop29h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 20/215:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/2R13 039
Tue 10/222:00
JNB
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JFK
1 stop23h 20m
British Airways
Wed 4/321:35
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2R13 055
Wed 7/1019:25
JNB
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JFK
2 stops24h 15m
British Airways
Mon 9/1121:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1R13 071
Thu 28/517:50
JNB
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EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 15/60:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/2R13 088
Mon 12/1017:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Thu 22/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/2R13 088
Tue 3/222:00
JNB
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JFK
1 stop25h 00m
British Airways
Sat 7/28:05
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1R13 136
Thu 28/521:15
JNB
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JFK
1 stop26h 20m
British Airways
Tue 16/67:50
JFK
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JNB
1 stop19h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1R13 152
Best flights from Johannesburg to New York
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to New York that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Wed 11/219:35
JNB
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JFK
1 stop32h 30m
British Airways
Tue 3/321:35
JFK
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JNB
1 stop29h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2R13 055
Mon 20/420:25
JNB
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LGA
2 stops27h 17m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 27/417:00
LGA
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JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/2R13 248
Thu 12/221:30
JNB
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JFK
1 stop32h 25m
Delta
Thu 5/316:59
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops32h 36m
Delta
Deal found 1/2R13 634
Sun 8/319:05
JNB
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EWR
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 20/31:25
EWR
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JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1R13 875
Wed 18/322:00
JNB
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LGA
2 stops30h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/317:00
LGA
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JNB
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2R14 133
Mon 20/415:05
JNB
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EWR
1 stop20h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 27/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R15 483
Sun 8/320:15
JNB
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EWR
2 stops23h 15m
SWISS
Sat 21/323:00
EWR
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JNB
1 stop29h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 31/1R17 091
Sun 26/419:25
JNB
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LGA
2 stops31h 07m
Air Canada
Mon 4/515:30
LGA
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JNB
2 stops33h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/2R17 139
Wed 11/219:35
JNB
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JFK
1 stop31h 00m
British Airways
Thu 5/321:35
JFK
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JNB
1 stop29h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2R13 055
Mon 2/322:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 9/315:40
JFK
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JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1R13 329
Tue 17/322:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 35m
Delta
Tue 7/423:40
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/2R13 634
Thu 28/521:15
JNB
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JFK
1 stop26h 20m
British Airways
Tue 16/67:50
JFK
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JNB
1 stop19h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1R13 152
Mon 2/322:00
JNB
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LGA
2 stops25h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 9/316:00
LGA
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JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1R13 329
Sun 8/322:00
JNB
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JFK
1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Sat 21/317:05
JFK
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JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Delta
Deal found 31/1R13 634
Wed 11/315:05
JNB
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EWR
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 18/321:50
EWR
-
JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1R15 564
Wed 25/222:00
JNB
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JFK
1 stop25h 00m
British Airways
Thu 5/38:05
JFK
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JNB
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1R13 313
Fri 13/222:00
JNB
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JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Delta
Fri 6/320:00
JFK
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JNB
1 stop29h 40m
Delta
Deal found 1/2R13 634
Mon 20/419:00
JNB
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LGA
2 stops34h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 27/47:10
LGA
-
JNB
2 stops43h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R16 110
Tue 23/620:25
JNB
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JFK
1 stop24h 05m
Delta
Tue 30/619:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop31h 50m
Delta
Deal found 31/1R13 650
Mon 16/319:35
JNB
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EWR
2 stops27h 40m
British Airways
Wed 18/322:35
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 30/1R14 631
Tue 23/620:25
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Delta
Tue 28/712:25
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop25h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/2R13 682
Wed 18/319:45
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop25h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 25/321:50
EWR
-
JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R16 576
Thu 28/519:00
JNB
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LGA
2 stops25h 37m
Air Canada
Tue 16/617:40
LGA
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JNB
2 stops32h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/2R21 721
Mon 2/322:00
JNB
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EWR
2 stops28h 18m
Delta
Wed 11/315:34
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 31m
Delta
Deal found 31/1R13 907
Mon 2/315:05
JNB
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EWR
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 11/321:50
EWR
-
JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R17 139
Tue 7/421:15
JNB
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EWR
2 stops27h 45m
British Airways
Sat 2/521:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2R15 949
Mon 2/322:00
JNB
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LGA
2 stops26h 22m
Delta
Wed 11/313:00
LGA
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JNB
2 stops27h 05m
Delta
Deal found 31/1R13 907
Tue 17/322:00
JNB
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LGA
2 stops24h 15m
Delta
Tue 24/313:00
LGA
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Delta
Deal found 31/1R14 567
Wed 25/222:00
JNB
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LGA
2 stops24h 22m
Delta
Thu 5/314:59
LGA
-
JNB
2 stops24h 06m
Delta
Deal found 31/1R14 711
Wed 25/219:20
JNB
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EWR
1 stop26h 35m
Delta
Thu 5/315:58
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops23h 07m
Delta
Deal found 31/1R15 724
Direct flights from Johannesburg to New York
Explore direct flight options from Johannesburg to New York based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Fri 13/222:00
JNB
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EWR
Nonstop16h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 20/220:50
EWR
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JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R14 326
Fri 13/222:00
JNB
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EWR
Nonstop16h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 16/220:50
EWR
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JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1R14 422
Fri 13/222:00
JNB
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EWR
Nonstop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/220:50
EWR
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JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1R15 676
Fri 20/222:00
JNB
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EWR
Nonstop16h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 26/220:50
EWR
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JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R16 962
Fri 17/422:00
JNB
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EWR
Nonstop16h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 27/421:45
EWR
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JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R18 602
Mon 2/322:00
JNB
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EWR
Nonstop16h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 9/321:50
EWR
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JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1R18 715
Mon 2/322:00
JNB
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EWR
Nonstop16h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 11/321:50
EWR
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JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R18 972
Mon 20/422:00
JNB
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EWR
Nonstop16h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 27/421:45
EWR
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JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R21 110
Tue 7/422:00
JNB
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EWR
Nonstop16h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 2/521:45
EWR
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JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R21 561
Thu 2/422:00
JNB
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EWR
Nonstop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/421:45
EWR
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JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2R22 123
Tue 3/322:00
JNB
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EWR
Nonstop16h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 2/1220:50
EWR
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JNB
Nonstop14h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R23 394
Sat 20/622:00
JNB
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EWR
Nonstop15h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 8/821:25
EWR
-
JNB
Nonstop15h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R23 474
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to New York
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to New York. Data last updated 2 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 3/222:00
JNB
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JFK
1 stop25h 00m
British Airways
Sat 7/28:05
JFK
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JNB
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1R13 136
Wed 4/222:00
JNB
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JFK
1 stop25h 00m
British Airways
Tue 10/28:05
JFK
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JNB
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2R13 023
Wed 4/222:00
JNB
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JFK
2 stops31h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 10/216:45
JFK
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JNB
1 stop19h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/2R13 232
Wed 4/222:00
JNB
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LGA
2 stops27h 44m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 10/216:00
LGA
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JNB
1 stop20h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/2R13 232
Tue 10/219:35
JNB
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JFK
1 stop25h 45m
British Airways
Thu 5/38:05
JFK
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JNB
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2R13 055
Tue 10/219:35
JNB
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JFK
2 stops30h 54m
American Airlines
Fri 6/310:15
JFK
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JNB
1 stop41h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2R13 216
Wed 11/222:00
JNB
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JFK
1 stop27h 40m
American Airlines
Fri 6/310:15
JFK
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JNB
1 stop41h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2R12 959
Fri 13/29:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 20/215:00
JFK
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JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/2R13 039
Fri 13/219:05
JNB
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EWR
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 15/20:25
EWR
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JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1R13 168
Sat 14/219:35
JNB
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JFK
2 stops30h 40m
American Airlines
Sat 7/321:50
JFK
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JNB
1 stop26h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2R13 168
Fri 20/223:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/220:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2R13 297
Wed 25/219:35
JNB
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JFK
1 stop25h 45m
British Airways
Thu 5/321:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2R13 264
One-way flights from Johannesburg to New York
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to New York. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Tue 10/317:00
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/2R8 280
Sat 7/31:35
JNB
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JFK
1 stop36h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/2R8 312
Sun 19/414:30
JNB
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JFK
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1R8 393
Thu 26/217:00
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/2R8 537
Thu 18/612:10
JNB
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JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/2R8 554
Thu 19/314:30
JNB
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JFK
2 stops59h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2R8 634
Sat 20/614:30
JNB
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JFK
2 stops59h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2R8 650
Wed 18/313:45
JNB
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JFK
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/2R8 666
Fri 13/212:45
JNB
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JFK
1 stop33h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R8 939
Sat 21/313:45
JNB
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JFK
1 stop38h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R8 988
Thu 26/214:30
JNB
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JFK
2 stops59h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2R9 148
Sun 28/617:00
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/1R9 615
Find flight deals from Johannesburg to New York
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
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JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/2
19:35-21:05
1 stop32h 30m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 3/3
21:35-10:25
1 stop29h 50m
R13 055
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/2
19:35-19:35
1 stop31h 00m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 5/3
21:35-10:25
1 stop29h 50m
R13 055
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 28/5
21:15-17:35
1 stop26h 20m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 16/6
7:50-9:25
1 stop19h 35m
R13 152
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - LGA
JNBLGA
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 20/4
20:25-17:42
2 stops27h 17m
New York LaGuardia
Mon 27/4
17:00-19:40
1 stop20h 40m
R13 248
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 25/2
22:00-16:00
1 stop25h 00m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 5/3
8:05-10:25
1 stop19h 20m
R13 313
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/3
22:00-18:20
2 stops27h 20m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 9/3
15:40-19:00
1 stop21h 20m
R13 329
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - LGA
JNBLGA
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/3
22:00-16:21
2 stops25h 21m
New York LaGuardia
Mon 9/3
16:00-19:00
1 stop21h 00m
R13 329
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 12/2
21:30-22:55
1 stop32h 25m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 5/3
16:59-8:35
2 stops32h 36m
R13 634
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 17/3
22:00-20:35
1 stop28h 35m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 7/4
23:40-8:50
1 stop27h 10m
R13 634
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 8/3
22:00-20:30
1 stop28h 30m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 21/3
17:05-8:50
2 stops33h 45m
R13 634
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to New York
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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JNB-LGA
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to New York
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JNB-EWR
JNB-LGA
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 30 January 2026.
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to New York is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to New York?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to New York (average of R10 193). Flying from Johannesburg to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 297). 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 NYC?
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 2 February 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to New York as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to New York?
How often are flights from Johannesburg to New York delayed?
About 100% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 393 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to New York flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to New York flights?
Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.
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 2 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg to New York to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Johannesburg to New York Travel Guide
New York City is a place of iconic images – from the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Fifth Avenue. Tempting in over 58 million visitors a year, it more than lives up to its nickname of ‘The City That Never Sleeps’ by dishing up a bottomless supply of theatre shows, restaurants, shops and day trips. But where to start? Direct flights from Johannesburg to New York run once a day, but there’s also a huge choice of flights with stopovers that covers a whole range of budgets.
A flight from Johannesburg to New York lands you in the middle of one of the most recognisable cities in the world. The skyline is packed with superstar skyscrapers – from the Art Deco Chrysler Building to the towering Empire State Building. From its observation deck, you can pick out familiar sights like Central Park and the Hudson River. Weather-wise, the seasons in New York are a world away from Johannesburg. Want to ice skate beneath the Rockefeller Centre? Hit the city in winter, when the temperatures drop below zero. Would you rather kick back on Coney Island? Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures hitting an average of 26°C in July.
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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to New York?
Direct flights are around 15 hours 40 minutes long. Don’t mind a stopover? You can often get cheaper non-direct Johannesburg to New York flights. These generally last around 28 hours.
Which airlines operate flights from Johannesburg to New York?
South African Airways offers direct routes. When it comes to indirect routes, you can take your pick from a whole range of companies. Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are popular choices.Or you could combine airlines – e.g. travel with Etihad Airways to Abu Dhabi and jump on an Air Berlin flight to New York.
How frequent are flights between Johannesburg and New York?
Want a direct Johannesburg to New York flight? It runs once a day. Indirect flights take more time, but offer lots more choice – and often cheaper fares.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and New York?
Flights take off from O. R. Tambo International Airport. You could end up in one of 3 airports in New York City – John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty or LaGuardia. Most direct flights land in John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Which direct flight route between Johannesburg and New York is cheapest?
There’s only one direct flight from Johannesburg to New York at the moment.
How busy are the airports in Johannesburg and New York?
When you fly to New York from Johannesburg, you will usually fly out of Johannesburg O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). O. R. Tambo is the main international airport that serves Johannesburg and is located just a short drive from the city centre. Passengers are advised to arrive at least three hours before their departure time as JNB is often busy and there may be long queues at security points. There are several airports that you can choose for your arrival in New York. Many of the flights on this route depart from Johannesburg and arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. However, you can also fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or to LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Newark Airport is New York’s most central airport. You can reach the city centre by subway or by taxi from Newark in less than half an hour.
Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to New York?
It is possible to fly non-stop from Johannesburg Airport to New York with United Airlines. When you fly with most other airlines, your journey will usually involve a single layover en route. Choosing flights with stopovers will increase your journey time and may make your travel more expensive. Direct flights with United Airlines usually take around 16 hours. Passengers on this route will depart from O. R. Tambo International and land at Newark Liberty Airport. It is also possible to book United Airline flights to New York that land at JFK, but these will require you to change planes at least once before you reach your destination.
What are the stopover options between Johannesburg and New York?
Passengers flying from Johannesburg to New York will find a range of stopover options available to them. Your journey times can vary depending on which airline you book with and how long your stopover time is on each route. When you fly with Virgin Atlantic to JFK, you will usually stopover at London Heathrow Airport. This journey takes around 22 hours. You will also stop over at Heathrow, and reach New York in around 22 hours when you fly with British Airways. AirFrance offers flights with a similar duration, which stop over in Paris at Charles De Gaulle Airport. Meanwhile, you can fly with KLM and change planes in Amsterdam. Tickets on this route will get you to your destination in around 23 hours.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to New York?
Passengers will need to have a valid passport and the correct visa to enter the United States. Travellers should apply for a short-term tourist visa in advance of their travel. This will allow you to enter the States for a period of up to six months.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to New York?
There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to New York in 27h 17m. Fly via British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Johannesburg to New York is about 12833 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to New York is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 741 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and SWISS, starting at R11 252 and R11 987 round-trip. KLM is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to 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 041. Users have also found prices from R7 319 and R7 808 on Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to 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 to New York.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to New York?
Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in New York stopover in London most frequently. Nairobi sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg to New York. Dubai sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to New York.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?
Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square. Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square are located about 16,2 km, 19,6 km, and 23,5 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Travellers in need of a car in London can hire one for about R183 per day.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?
Dubai travellers tend to visit Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab more than any other attractions. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Burj Al Arab can do so by travelling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 21,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R229 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to New York flights?
Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in New York stopover in Lomé least frequently. Johannesburg to New York flights stopping in Paris are the next rarest. Frankfurt am Main sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Johannesburg to New York route.
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?
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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 New York?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to New York (average of R10 193). Flying from Johannesburg to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 297). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from Johannesburg to New York?
With each passing day, more airlines strive to become more eco-friendly while still providing you with the best customer service. Some of the airlines offering flights to New York from Johannesburg have also managed to keep up the pace to offer more sustainable travel. The airlines at the forefront of that struggle include the KLM, British Airways, and United Airlines. One of the strategies these airlines have put into place is investing in sustainable fuel sources, hence reducing emissions. They have also invested in modern and more efficient aircrafts, for example, British Airways. Others, like KLM, have focused on waste management, recycling of materials, and noise reduction. Having played their part, let's have a look at how you can also contribute.
How can I fly more sustainably from Johannesburg to New York?
The question of sustainability boils down to being responsible and avoiding wastage. One way to do this is to bring your own water bottle. This will help avoid being supplied with disposable cups, which end up littering the environment. You can also choose to use your own earphones because the ones provided by the airlines come with paper wrapping, which also litters the environment. It's also advisable to have less luggage. Too much baggage adds weight to the aircraft leading to more fuel consumption and hence more emissions. Additionally, consider ordering vegan food options. Processed foods like meat and dairy products are usually packed in unsustainable or non-biodegradable materials. Everybody has a role to play when it comes to caring for our environment, opting for eco-friendly travel options is a great way to address this.
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