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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flights typically cost between R18 754 and R14 104 in July. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 828 on Etihad Airways (Jul 13-Jul 30).

Question 1

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 38% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York on Cheapflights.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flights typically cost between R18 754 and R14 104 in July.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 828 on Etihad Airways (Jul 13-Jul 30).

Question 5

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 920.

Question 6

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 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

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 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 25h 20m. Fly via Etihad Airways, British Airways, or Qatar Airways 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.

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, Ethiopian Air (R8 176), Virgin Atlantic (R11 974), and Emirates (R11 984) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 46% 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 309. Kenya Airways flights start at R7 486 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R8 174 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 53 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York (average of R14 582). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of R36 832). 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

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York

Accepted Answer

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).

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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 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 19

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 20

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. Amsterdam sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York route.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Royal Albert Hall, Tower Bridge, and Russell Square are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Royal Albert Hall, Tower Bridge and Russell Square are located about 19,6 km, 26,6 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 R542 per day.

Question 22

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, 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.

Question 23

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 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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

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Round-trip from	R14 828
One-way from	R8 657
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R15 470
Good round-trip deal	R19 267 or less
Good one-way deal	R25 683 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 176	AverageR16 464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR11 974	AverageR14 009	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 984	AverageR18 187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 215	AverageR13 265	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
American Airlines	CheapestR12 434	AverageR14 797	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR12 650	AverageR14 098	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR13 156	AverageR15 832	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 297	AverageR14 403	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR13 443	AverageR14 262	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR13 502	AverageR14 771	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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