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— NYC
Aug 26 — Sep 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to New York, NY in 2026

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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 27 July 2026.

Thu 10/912:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Mon 14/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/7R14 741
Sun 20/1219:35
JNB
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JFK
1 stop24h 00m
British Airways
Mon 4/121:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 23/7R14 808
Fri 20/111:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 00m
Kenya Airways
Fri 27/1113:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 25/7R14 825
Tue 4/817:00
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 14/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/7R14 842
Wed 9/912:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Wed 14/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/7R14 875
Tue 20/1012:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 27/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/7R14 909
Wed 23/1219:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop27h 25m
British Airways
Fri 8/121:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 26/7R14 959
Mon 7/99:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 20/1015:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/7R15 010
Tue 8/920:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 15/912:59
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 41m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/7R15 026
Thu 10/920:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 15/108:35
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/7R15 043
Thu 13/822:50
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 20/821:45
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops33h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/7R15 060
Wed 5/817:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 25/813:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/7R15 060

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Find the latest flights to New York in 2026, 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 27 July 2026.

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R14 741

One-way from

R8 505

Popular in

July

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Average price

R17 598
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 10/9-14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Price

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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

19:35-12:35

1 stop24h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/1

21:50-10:25

1 stop29h 35m

R14 858

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

20:15-15:15

2 stops25h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 16/9

15:00-19:40

1 stop22h 40m

R15 111

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

Newark

Thu 17/9

21:45-13:25

2 stops33h 40m

R16 001

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

19:35-16:00

1 stop27h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/1

8:05-10:25

1 stop19h 20m

R16 237

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

23:15-17:07

1 stop23h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/10

13:10-19:40

1 stop24h 30m

R16 943

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

23:15-23:44

2 stops30h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/10

18:59-19:40

1 stop18h 41m

R17 212

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

15:05-19:15

2 stops34h 10m

Newark

Tue 8/9

21:25-18:30

Nonstop15h 05m

R17 279

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

20:55-15:10

1 stop24h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 16/9

1:20-9:10

1 stop25h 50m

R17 985

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

19:00-15:45

1 stop26h 45m

Newark

Wed 16/9

21:25-18:30

Nonstop15h 05m

R18 035

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

22:00-7:25

Nonstop16h 25m

Newark

Fri 27/11

20:50-18:35

Nonstop14h 45m

R18 270

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New York

How long is the flight to New York?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to New York takes 20 hours 30 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.

Weekly flight availability to New York

The most flights from Johannesburg to New York 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New York?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York are United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 780
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R5 935
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R15 360
Emirates
Emirates
From R16 521

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New York?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York are Virgin Atlantic, Ethiopian Air and American Airlines.

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).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to New York, you should look to book at least 81 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.

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 27 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic,United Airlines, andQatar Airways 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
695 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 045 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
312 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 130 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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, Virgin Atlantic 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 John F Kennedy Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New York. One-way flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl typically cost R2 141, while return flights cost around R1 271.

  • How much is a return flight to New York?

    A return flight to New York will typically cost around R3 947, however they can be found for as little as R2 770.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to New York, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 15 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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