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

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways can get you from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 30h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 10m. New York and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 12855 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 666 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at R23 739. Qatar Airways is currently priced 61% 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 511), Qatar Airways (R9 023), and United Airlines (R11 893).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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.

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Average price	R28 273
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R21 498). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R28 438). 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?

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

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R19 780 and R31 941 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 210 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 27–Nov 15).

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

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% 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?

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 872.

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

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 22m.

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

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 31m.

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

Booking 26 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,Ethiopian Air, andKenya 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

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10 329 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

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Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

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7,4

Good

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8,0

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Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

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United Airlines

7,4

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

Kenya Airways

6,7

Okay

330 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

10 329 reviews

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8,0

Excellent

Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

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How long is the flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways can get you from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 30h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 10m. New York and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 12855 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 666 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at R23 739. Qatar Airways is currently priced 61% 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 511), Qatar Airways (R9 023), and United Airlines (R11 893).
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R21 498). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R28 438). 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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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 10 October 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.

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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 10 October 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R19 780 and R31 941 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 210 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 27–Nov 15).

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.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% 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.

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 872.

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 Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 22m.

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 Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 31m.

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

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New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R19 780 and R31 941 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 210 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 27–Nov 15).