Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York on Cheapflights.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 637.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Cape Town (CPT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 53m.

Question 6

How often are flights from Johannesburg to New York delayed?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Cape Town (CPT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 00m.

Question 8

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 9

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in 26h 55m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, British Airways, or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12855 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 10

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Etihad Airways (R11 277), Virgin Atlantic (R12 263), and Kenya Airways (R12 373) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York. Etihad Airways is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R6 038. Kenya Airways flights start at R7 328 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R7 839 one-way.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York (average of R10 544). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 313). 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.

Question 14

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 OR Tambo Airport to New York.

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

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Consider Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines or Kenya Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York.

Question 18

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

The most popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is London. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flights stop in Nairobi the next most. Nairobi is followed by Dubai in terms of the most popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flights.

Question 19

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

The least popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is Lomé. Paris sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York. Abu Dhabi sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York route.

Question 20

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?

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Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. 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 if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in London can hire one for about R797 per day.

Question 21

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Gold Souq can do so by travelling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R208.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 New York as you normally would.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to New York?

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

Question 25

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

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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.

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to New York?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from OR Tambo to New York via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to New York?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from OR Tambo to New York by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to New York with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from OR Tambo to New York flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to New York become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	R12 267
One-way from	R8 194
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R13 796
Good round-trip deal	R15 591 or less
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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 277	AverageR12 718	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR12 263	AverageR13 871	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR12 373	AverageR13 476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 374	AverageR14 973	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
American Airlines	CheapestR12 640	AverageR13 882	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 997	AverageR18 208	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Delta	CheapestR13 013	AverageR14 196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Air France	CheapestR13 050	AverageR13 949	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR13 072	AverageR14 337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 269	AverageR13 869	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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