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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York from R8 886

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
Jan 28 — Feb 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York are usually found in February or September, booked 76 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 29 December 2025.

Sun 28/1219:35JNB - JFK
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/110:15JFK - JNB
1 stop41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12R13 379
Mon 29/1219:20JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 55mAir France
Fri 29/523:30JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 35mAir France
Deal found 28/12R14 278
Sun 28/1222:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/120:50EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/12R14 960
Sun 28/1222:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/120:50EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/12R14 977
Mon 29/1223:59JNB - LGA
2 stops25h 33mDelta
Fri 29/516:00LGA - JNB
2 stops23h 20mDelta
Deal found 28/12R15 243
Mon 29/1219:20JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 45mDelta
Fri 29/517:00JFK - JNB
2 stops22h 20mDelta
Deal found 28/12R15 975
Sun 28/1221:55JNB - LGA
1 stop21h 23mDelta
Sun 11/112:00LGA - JNB
2 stops27h 05mDelta
Deal found 27/12R16 025
Sun 28/1221:55JNB - JFK
1 stop32h 57mDelta
Sat 10/117:30JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 40mDelta
Deal found 27/12R16 258
Mon 29/1219:20JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/116:45JFK - JNB
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12R16 441
Sun 28/1223:59JNB - JFK
2 stops28h 01mKLM
Sat 10/11:00JFK - JNB
2 stops38h 05mKLM
Deal found 27/12R16 608
Mon 29/1212:05JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 6/113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/12R16 924
Sun 28/1222:00JNB - JFK
1 stop21h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 10/120:40JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/12R17 373

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 29 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 013

One-way from

R8 886

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 474

Good round-trip deal

R15 736 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 899 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/3-31/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R7 973 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 195 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 29 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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New York

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:35-19:15

2 stops30h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/2

20:05-7:35

1 stop28h 30m

R13 313

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

22:00-14:20

1 stop23h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/1

21:50-10:25

1 stop29h 35m

R13 695

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:10-22:30

1 stop34h 20m

Newark

Mon 2/2

0:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

R13 729

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

19:25-22:30

1 stop33h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/5

7:50-9:25

1 stop19h 35m

R13 729

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

19:25-19:25

1 stop30h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/5

7:50-9:25

1 stop19h 35m

R13 729

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:10-11:05

1 stop22h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R13 729

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

20:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

R13 745

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

22:00-13:35

1 stop21h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

21:05-10:25

1 stop31h 20m

R13 745

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

21:30-12:15

1 stop21h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

12:32-19:00

1 stop23h 28m

R13 862

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

15:05-11:15

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 26/1

8:30-19:00

1 stop27h 30m

R13 878

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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 26 December 2025.

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 76 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York (average of R10 401). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 779). 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 29 December 2025.

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.

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 063.

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.

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 29 December 2025.
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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 446 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
3 446 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 446 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
677 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 446 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
9 117 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 446 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
287 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 446 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
7 617 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 446 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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 New York?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in 30h 47m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, British Airways, or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12833 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, Etihad Airways (R11 626), SWISS (R12 401), and Virgin Atlantic (R12 676) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York. Etihad Airways is currently priced 24% 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 241. Kenya Airways flights start at R7 582 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R8 039 one-way.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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 R830 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, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab. 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.

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

    The least popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is Lomé. Addis Ababa 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.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York (average of R10 401). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 779). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to New York

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 629AverageR13 086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR12 401AverageR13 131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR12 676AverageR14 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 768AverageR15 572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 797AverageR13 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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DeltaCheapestR13 042AverageR14 674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR13 253AverageR14 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 297AverageR18 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 390AverageR14 490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 799AverageR14 454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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