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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to New York from R8 783

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
Feb 12 — Feb 191
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to New York are usually found in May or February, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 7 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 545

One-way from

R8 783

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 175
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/4-24/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R25 725 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 737 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 7 February 2025.

Sun 9/219:40JNB - JFK
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Sun 16/216:30JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/2R14 545
Tue 11/323:55JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/32:00JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R14 656
Sun 9/223:55JNB - LGA
2 stops24h 33mDelta
Sat 22/215:00LGA - JNB
1 stop21h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/2R14 675
Wed 19/223:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/220:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R14 712
Tue 18/219:35JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 20mBrussels Airlines
Wed 26/222:10JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 20mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 6/2R14 730
Thu 13/312:10JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 19/313:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/2R14 841
Tue 18/214:35JNB - EWR
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 24/210:00EWR - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R14 897
Mon 14/418:50JNB - EWR
2 stops30h 00mDelta
Wed 30/414:45EWR - JNB
2 stops35h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/2R14 934
Sun 9/222:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/222:05EWR - JNB
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 027
Mon 10/219:40JNB - JFK
2 stops25h 17mAir France
Wed 26/221:30JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 55mAir France
Deal found 6/2R15 119
Wed 12/319:05JNB - EWR
1 stop34h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 16/31:30EWR - JNB
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 360
Wed 12/319:05JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 16/31:10JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 360

Find flights from Johannesburg to New York within your budget

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 7 February 2025.

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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

22:50-19:55

2 stops27h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/4

21:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

R14 545

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

19:40-14:00

1 stop24h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/3

16:25-19:00

1 stop20h 35m

R14 638

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

23:55-16:50

1 stop22h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/3

2:00-9:25

1 stop25h 25m

R14 656

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

1:15-7:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/4

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

R14 675

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

19:35-13:55

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/2

22:10-9:30

1 stop28h 20m

R14 730

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

19:40-18:33

2 stops29h 53m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 27/2

12:59-19:00

1 stop23h 01m

R14 749

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

14:35-8:00

2 stops24h 25m

Newark

Mon 24/2

10:00-13:10

1 stop20h 10m

R14 897

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

18:50-18:50

2 stops30h 00m

Newark

Wed 30/4

14:45-8:30

2 stops35h 45m

R14 934

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

23:15-19:05

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 22/5

17:30-21:20

1 stop21h 50m

R15 305

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

19:05-23:35

1 stop34h 30m

Newark

Sun 16/3

1:30-10:55

1 stop27h 25m

R15 360

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to New York?

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The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to New York is 62 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to New York (average of R771). Flying from Johannesburg to 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 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 7 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 44% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.