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Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 405

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — JNB
Oct 26 — Nov 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in April or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to OR Tambo

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 26 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 878

One-way from

R10 405

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R22 359

Good round-trip deal

R24 983 or less

Good one-way deal

R19 627 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/11-10/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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31/10
  • 31/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 06m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R22 142 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 831 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 26 September 2025.

Sun 2/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/9R16 878
Sun 28/921:45EWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/1022:50JNB - EWR
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/9R17 121
Sun 23/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1214:30JNB - EWR
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/9R17 191
Thu 13/1122:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 22/119:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/9R17 208
Mon 10/111:20JFK - JNB
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 26/1116:50JNB - JFK
2 stops29h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/9R17 295
Tue 14/1022:00JFK - JNB
2 stops46h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 24/1013:55JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/9R17 330
Mon 20/1015:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 29/109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/9R17 382
Mon 6/1022:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/1022:50JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/9R17 400
Sat 1/1121:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/1123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/9R17 434
Wed 19/1121:00JFK - JNB
2 stops46h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 6/1213:45JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/9R17 452
Tue 11/1121:15EWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 27/1123:00JNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/9R17 452
Mon 6/1015:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Sat 25/109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/9R17 469

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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 26 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 12/11

0:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

19:10-22:30

1 stop34h 20m

R19 940

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 7/3

0:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:10-23:30

1 stop34h 20m

R20 288

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

18:00-22:30

1 stop34h 30m

R20 636

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/12

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

17:55-18:00

1 stop30h 05m

R21 593

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 11/11

0:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

19:05-22:30

1 stop34h 25m

R21 593

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/12

12:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

18:00-22:30

1 stop34h 30m

R22 028

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

12:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

17:55-10:55

1 stop23h 00m

R22 289

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/11

1:20-8:40

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

13:55-9:00

1 stop25h 05m

R23 107

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

10:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

13:55-15:10

1 stop31h 15m

R23 107

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/11

20:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

23:00-18:55

2 stops50h 55m

R23 350

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from New York with our price prediction graph.
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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 19 September 2025.

Booking 62 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 26 September 2025.

When flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 26 September 2025.

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 26% 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 R15 636.

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

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 26 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air 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
8 926 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 926 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 926 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 974 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 926 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
865 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 926 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
281 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 926 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 402 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 926 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

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  • How long is the flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Turkish Airlines, JetBlue, and Emirates can get you from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 24h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 20m. 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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R14 639 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at R15 076 and R19 080 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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?

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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Discover the top 5 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 26 September 2025.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 639AverageR15 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 076AverageR22 922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR19 080AverageR23 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR20 060AverageR21 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapestR23 718AverageR31 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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