R8 963+ Cheap flights to New York

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— NYC
Jan 14 — Jan 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to New York, NY in 2025

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Cheapest flights to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available to New York. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 December 2025.

Wed 24/1223:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12R13 554
Mon 15/1217:00JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Mon 12/113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/12R13 706
Tue 16/1217:00JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Mon 12/113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/12R13 991
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Sat 17/117:35JFK - JNB
2 stops32h 15mDelta
Deal found 13/12R14 042
Wed 24/1217:00JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 14/113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/12R14 176
Mon 22/1223:50JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 50mDelta
Sun 8/222:00JFK - JNB
2 stops31h 10mDelta
Deal found 15/12R14 193
Tue 23/1221:55JNB - JFK
2 stops31h 38mDelta
Wed 14/122:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Deal found 13/12R14 210
Mon 22/1223:59JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 21mDelta
Wed 14/122:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Deal found 13/12R14 227
Fri 26/1223:59JNB - JFK
2 stops25h 45mDelta
Thu 5/217:05JFK - JNB
2 stops32h 30mDelta
Deal found 14/12R14 311
Mon 15/1223:50JNB - JFK
2 stops30h 24mDelta
Mon 12/116:40JFK - JNB
2 stops32h 55mDelta
Deal found 14/12R14 345
Wed 24/1222:00JNB - LGA
2 stops27h 32mDelta
Wed 14/114:00LGA - JNB
2 stops25h 05mDelta
Deal found 13/12R14 378
Tue 23/1221:55JNB - JFK
2 stops31h 38mDelta
Tue 13/117:45JFK - JNB
1 stop21h 20mDelta
Deal found 13/12R14 412

Find flight deals to New York

Find the latest flights to New York in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 15 December 2025.

Return from

R13 554

One-way from

R8 963

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 699
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/2-25/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
26/2
  • 26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R481 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R130 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

22:00-14:20

1 stop23h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

20:05-7:35

1 stop28h 30m

R13 823

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

22:00-17:00

1 stop25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/3

22:50-10:25

1 stop29h 35m

R13 823

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

21:15-15:30

1 stop24h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/6

7:50-9:25

1 stop19h 35m

R13 823

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:00-16:00

1 stop25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

0:20-10:25

1 stop28h 05m

R13 823

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:35-19:35

1 stop31h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

8:05-10:25

1 stop19h 20m

R13 857

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:35-19:35

1 stop31h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

19:10-7:35

1 stop29h 25m

R13 857

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

22:00-19:35

1 stop28h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

19:10-10:25

1 stop32h 15m

R13 857

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:35-21:05

1 stop32h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

8:05-10:25

1 stop19h 20m

R13 857

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

22:00-19:35

1 stop28h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

21:35-10:25

1 stop29h 50m

R13 857

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

22:00-21:05

1 stop30h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

8:05-10:25

1 stop19h 20m

R13 857

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Best time to book a flight to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New York

When is the best time to book a flight to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to New York. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to New York, you should look to book at least 48 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.

How long is the flight to New York?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to New York takes 20 hours 32 minutes. Flights to New York from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to New York?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to New York should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New York?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York are Etihad Airways, SWISS and Virgin Atlantic.

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 mm 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 15 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

FAQs about flying to New York

What is good to know if travelling to New York?

  • One of the best ways to experience New York life on a budget is by heading down to Central Park, where you’ll be able to go to the zoo, play some sports, watch an open-air performance, or just chill out on the rolling lawns.
  • Shopaholics are guaranteed to have a blast in New York. Featuring some of the biggest department stores in the world along with some of the most exclusive boutique stores, New York shops are must-visit sites for serious shoppers.
  • To see New York’s artistic side (along with a great student vibe), try making your way to East Village, which boasts attractions such as swanky cafes, craft shops, and mind-blowing vegetarian restaurants!
  • Can I find cheaper flights to New York if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New York on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New York?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New York.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New York?

    New York LaGuardia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New York. One-way flights to New York LaGuardia typically cost R835, while return flights cost around R1 602.

  • How much is a return flight to New York?

    A return flight to New York will typically cost around R23 430, however they can be found for as little as R1 602.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New York depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New York, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does New York John F Kennedy Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at New York John F Kennedy Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. New York John F Kennedy Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. TWA Hotel At JFK Airport is the closest property to New York John F Kennedy Intl (0,0 km away from New York John F Kennedy Intl).

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