Question 1

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to New York take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to New York will take on average 16h 15m to travel the 7,979 miles flying distance from Johannesburg. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and lands in New York, with an average flight time of 16h 15m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and lands in New York, with an average flight time of 16h 15m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York was £531 for a one-way ticket and £624 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

On your way to New York, you’ll fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo. You’ll be landing in one of New York’s 2 airports: Newark or New York John F Kennedy Intl. <a href='/flight-routes/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 22:00 and will be landing in New York at 08:15.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York jets off at 22:00 and lands at 08:15.

Question 8

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to New York flight route.

Question 9

Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and New York.

Question 10

On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Johannesburg to New York on a daily basis.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is September, where tickets cost £635 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £735 and £732 respectively.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is September, where tickets cost £635 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £735 and £732 respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to New York. <a href='/flight-routes/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Johannesburg-OR-Tambo-JNB/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £560 for a return.

Question 18

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) is the top choice – 54% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Johannesburg to New York picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 19

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Nairobi (NBO) often has the shortest stopovers from Johannesburg to New York, with an average time of 1h 40m.

Question 20

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Nairobi (NBO) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 20h 35m.

Question 21

How often are flights from Johannesburg to New York delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Johannesburg and New York historically see delays in approximately 100% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 393 minutes.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Johannesburg to New York were found on Etihad Airways (£624) and Kenya Airways (£637).

Question 27

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Johannesburg to New York were found on Etihad Airways (£624) and Kenya Airways (£637).

Question 28

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York costs £1,387 on the route between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and Newark Airport (EWR). It is also the most popular route.

Question 29

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York costs £1,387 on the route between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and Newark Airport (EWR). It is also the most popular route.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Question 32

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £656 on average.

Question 33

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £656 on average.

Question 34

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to New York from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between £864 and £625 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was £624 on Etihad Airways (6 Sept-15 Sept).

Question 35

What are the most popular airlines flying to New York?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to New York is Etihad Airways, followed by Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways.

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How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flight route?

The cheapest return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York costs £1,387 on the route between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and Newark Airport (EWR). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is September, where tickets cost £635 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £735 and £732 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £656 on average.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to New York?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Johannesburg to New York were found on Etihad Airways (£624) and Kenya Airways (£637).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to New York delayed?

Weekly flights between Johannesburg and New York historically see delays in approximately 100% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 393 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to New York flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Johannesburg to New York?

London (LHR) is the top choice – 54% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Johannesburg to New York picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Johannesburg to New York?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £560 for a return.

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Johannesburg to New York?

Consider flying via Nairobi (NBO) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 20h 35m.

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Johannesburg to New York?

If you prefer a quick connection, Nairobi (NBO) often has the shortest stopovers from Johannesburg to New York, with an average time of 1h 40m.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and lands in New York, with an average flight time of 16h 15m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to New York take?

A direct flight to New York will take on average 16h 15m to travel the 7,979 miles flying distance from Johannesburg.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to New York?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 22:00 and will be landing in New York at 08:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to New York?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York jets off at 22:00 and lands at 08:15.

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What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York was £531 for a one-way ticket and £624 for a return.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to New York?

On your way to New York, you’ll fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo. You’ll be landing in one of New York’s 2 airports: Newark or New York John F Kennedy Intl.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to New York?

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to New York flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to New York?

SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and New York.

On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to New York?

There are direct flights from Johannesburg to New York on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to New York?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to New York.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to New York?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to New York?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to New York?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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