Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York from R8 977

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
May 7 — May 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York are usually found in September or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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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 7 April 2026.

Tue 16/617:50
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/110:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4R13 854
Thu 10/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 14/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/4R13 854
Thu 23/79:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/815:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4R13 871
Wed 9/912:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Mon 21/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/4R13 904
Wed 10/618:00
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 16/60:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4R13 955
Wed 10/618:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 16/60:25
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4R13 955
Wed 22/79:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/815:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4R13 972
Sun 1/119:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 10/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R13 989
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/522:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4R14 006
Sun 3/59:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 2/615:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R14 090
Tue 19/519:25
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/59:35
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4R14 107
Mon 21/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 24/915:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R14 124

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 854

One-way from

R8 977

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 435

Good round-trip deal

R26 621 or less

Good one-way deal

R23 069 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/6-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 538 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 701 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York (NYC).

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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

18:00-22:30

1 stop34h 30m

Newark

Wed 11/11

0:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

R16 132

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

9:45-8:35

1 stop28h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/6

15:30-8:20

2 stops58h 50m

R18 511

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/6

11:20-20:35

1 stop27h 15m

R18 562

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/6

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

R18 562

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

10:05-8:50

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/6

23:00-5:30

1 stop24h 30m

R18 562

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/6

23:00-5:30

1 stop24h 30m

R18 562

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

10:05-8:50

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/5

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

R18 562

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

10:05-18:55

2 stops38h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/6

11:20-16:15

1 stop22h 55m

R18 595

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

17:50-22:30

1 stop34h 40m

Newark

Mon 22/6

0:25-10:30

1 stop28h 05m

R19 625

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

13:30-21:20

2 stops37h 50m

Newark

Sun 26/7

23:55-16:15

2 stops34h 20m

R19 743

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to New York

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to New York. Price data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York (average of R9 854). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 904). 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 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 7 April 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 New York as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 7 April 2026.

The most flights from JNB to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 246.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

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.

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 7 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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 New York?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in 26h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, or Emirates to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12822 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R8 383), Etihad Airways (R12 134), and American Airlines (R12 748) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R6 468. Kenya Airways flights start at R7 689 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R8 305 one-way.

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

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

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

    Eventim Apollo, Russell Square, and Royal Albert Hall are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Eventim Apollo, Russell Square and Royal Albert Hall are located about 16,2 km, 23,5 km, and 19,6 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 R850 per day.

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

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, or LEGOLAND Dubai can do so by travelling 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl.

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

  • 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.

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

    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.

  • 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 New York?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York (average of R9 854). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 904). 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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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 834AverageR14 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 983AverageR14 370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 509AverageR18 053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 634AverageR14 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 691AverageR14 517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 728AverageR18 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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