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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York from R8 777

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
Jan 29 — Feb 51
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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

Cheap 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 24 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 683

One-way from

R8 777

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 535

Good round-trip deal

R17 758 or less

Good one-way deal

R19 534 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 12/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R25 692 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 840 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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 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 24 January 2025.

Wed 12/223:55JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 25mDelta
Sat 22/214:35JFK - JNB
1 stop21h 25mDelta
Deal found 23/1R14 683
Fri 31/119:40JNB - LGA
2 stops29h 54mDelta
Fri 7/212:00LGA - JNB
1 stop24h 00mDelta
Deal found 23/1R14 683
Tue 22/41:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Wed 30/413:45JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/1R14 720
Thu 13/210:10JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 30mLufthansa
Tue 25/215:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 23/1R14 739
Sat 8/220:25JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/222:10JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R14 757
Sun 9/219:35JNB - EWR
2 stops23h 05mLufthansa
Tue 18/220:50EWR - JNB
1 stop27h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 23/1R14 905
Wed 9/49:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 28/415:30JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/1R14 924
Mon 14/418:50JNB - EWR
2 stops30h 17mDelta
Wed 30/419:55EWR - JNB
2 stops43h 25mDelta
Deal found 24/1R14 961
Thu 13/223:55JNB - EWR
2 stops29h 47mKLM
Sun 23/213:00EWR - JNB
2 stops26h 00mKLM
Deal found 24/1R14 979
Mon 3/319:40JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 00mAir France
Mon 10/323:55JFK - JNB
2 stops27h 30mAir France
Deal found 23/1R14 998
Mon 10/219:35JNB - EWR
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/217:55EWR - JNB
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1R15 035
Tue 15/417:50JNB - EWR
1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 28/40:25EWR - JNB
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1R15 072

Find flights from OR Tambo to New York within your budget

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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

23:55-15:50

1 stop22h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/2

16:30-19:00

1 stop19h 30m

R14 683

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

23:55-17:28

2 stops24h 33m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 19/2

13:45-19:00

2 stops22h 15m

R14 702

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

1:15-7:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/4

13:45-9:45

1 stop38h 00m

R14 720

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

10:10-15:40

1 stop36h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/2

15:45-9:30

1 stop34h 45m

R14 739

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

20:25-13:05

1 stop23h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/2

22:10-9:30

1 stop28h 20m

R14 757

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

19:35-11:40

2 stops23h 05m

Newark

Sun 16/2

20:50-7:05

1 stop27h 15m

R14 905

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

9:55-9:10

1 stop29h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/4

15:30-8:35

1 stop35h 05m

R14 924

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

18:50-19:07

2 stops30h 17m

Newark

Wed 30/4

19:55-21:20

2 stops43h 25m

R14 961

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

23:55-22:42

2 stops29h 47m

Newark

Sun 23/2

13:00-22:00

2 stops26h 00m

R14 979

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

19:40-10:40

1 stop22h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/3

23:55-9:25

2 stops27h 30m

R14 998

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

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to New York

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to New York including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 January 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 62 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York (average of R771). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 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 24 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to New York. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 24 January 2025.

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).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 24 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic, Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways from Johannesburg to New York to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding