Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 526

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — JNB
Mar 26 — Apr 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or April, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 24 February 2026.

Wed 25/313:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Wed 20/517:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/2R12 830
Fri 10/413:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Sat 18/412:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R12 846
Fri 10/413:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 21/417:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R13 086
Wed 15/413:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Fri 24/41:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/2R13 150
Tue 19/513:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Wed 27/512:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R13 166
Fri 3/421:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 11/422:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R13 262
Thu 26/220:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R13 294
Mon 30/322:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 12/422:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/2R13 326
Thu 12/321:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R13 342
Mon 4/513:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Mon 11/517:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/2R13 438
Sat 28/321:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 10/422:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R13 454
Sun 8/313:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Tue 17/312:05
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/2R13 502

Find 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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 830

One-way from

R8 526

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R21 052
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 25/3-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
19/4
  • 19/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R41 735 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 336 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 24 February 2026.
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Price

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/3

22:10-3:55

2 stops23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

R14 062

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/3

21:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

R14 078

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/8

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50-8:35

1 stop28h 45m

R15 149

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 28/5

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

5:30-19:45

2 stops20h 15m

R17 181

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/4

22:00-3:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops51h 10m

R17 645

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 14/3

1:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

19:05-23:30

1 stop34h 25m

R18 301

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 4/5

6:10-3:55

3 stops39h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

22:50-19:45

2 stops26h 55m

R20 508

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

R21 868

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 2/4

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

14:30-19:10

3 stops34h 40m

R22 540

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

22:20-5:35

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

18:50-14:25

1 stop25h 35m

R22 716

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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 20 February 2026.

Booking 70 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R7 999). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 949). 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 24 February 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.

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.

Nairobi (NBO) – 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 376.

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 24 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, United 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.

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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

    Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines can get you from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 23h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 50m. 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 358 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at R14 878 and R17 542 round-trip. Qatar Airways is currently priced 57% 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 (R8 240), Qatar Airways (R10 423), and Ethiopian Air (R11 376).

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

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R7 999). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 949). 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 4 airlines flying from New York to OR Tambo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 358AverageR19 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 878AverageR18 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 542AverageR22 849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR22 958AverageR29 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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