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Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 762

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — JNB
May 9 — May 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in September or November, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 April 2026.

Mon 27/40:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/617:50
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4R13 846
Tue 8/90:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/1119:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R14 092
Tue 1/120:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 22/1219:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4R14 305
Sat 7/111:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/1119:05
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R14 354
Mon 24/80:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/1119:05
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4R14 453
Fri 1/522:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 10/59:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R14 584
Tue 8/919:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 21/918:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R14 666
Thu 12/110:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/1219:10
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R14 699
Wed 11/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 26/119:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R14 797
Tue 5/50:25
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/617:50
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4R14 863
Wed 16/915:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 30/99:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R14 912
Thu 24/96:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 3/1017:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R14 994

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 846

One-way from

R10 762

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R23 590

Good round-trip deal

R31 826 or less

Good one-way deal

R22 778 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 28/4-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 45m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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  • 6/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 150 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to OR Tambo 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 9 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/9

6:50-10:30

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

18:00-22:30

1 stop34h 30m

R17 340

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/8

22:00-4:00

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

9:25-8:50

3 stops29h 25m

R19 194

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/5

1:20-12:25

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:50-22:30

1 stop32h 40m

R20 375

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/4

19:00-0:15

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

12:10-14:45

2 stops56h 35m

R22 065

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/7

22:20-16:15

2 stops35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

19:10-8:50

1 stop43h 40m

R22 606

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/8

22:20-16:15

2 stops35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

R23 082

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/9

11:20-20:35

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

19:10-18:55

2 stops29h 45m

R23 082

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/8

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/8

10:05-18:55

2 stops38h 50m

R23 426

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/4

22:05-15:15

3 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

14:40-16:40

3 stops32h 00m

R23 508

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/7

11:20-20:35

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

13:30-18:55

2 stops35h 25m

R23 771

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

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

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

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

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R2 280). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 391). 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 NYC to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 April 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to OR Tambo. 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 9 April 2026.

The most flights from NYC to JNB 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 New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 19% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 R14 742.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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: 18h 20m.

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

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 51m.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 9 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,Kenya Airways, andBritish Airways from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Julia,Sept 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 559 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Julia,Sept 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
301 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Julia,Sept 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 867 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Julia,Sept 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to OR Tambo. 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 New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air can get you from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 21h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 38h 55m. New York and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by 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 New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 596 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and United Airlines, starting at R15 258 and R23 543 round-trip. Qatar Airways is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Egyptair (R9 260), Qatar Airways (R10 582), and Kenya Airways (R11 869).

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

    The most popular route from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or New York LaGuardia - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to OR Tambo 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 New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R2 280). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 391). 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 3 airlines flying from New York to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New York to OR Tambo. 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 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 596AverageR19 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 258AverageR19 163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR23 543AverageR31 745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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