Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 16h 25m, covering a distance of 7,979 miles.

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 15h 35m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

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 15h 35m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

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 £522 for a one-way ticket and £669 for a return.

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.

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 07:35.

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 07:35.

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 £609 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,781 and £952 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 £609 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,781 and £952 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 £557 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 – 33% 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, Amsterdam (AMS) often has the shortest stopovers from Johannesburg to New York, with an average time of 2h 05m.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Amsterdam (AMS) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 21h 20m.

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 British Airways (£669) and Etihad Airways (£703).

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 British Airways (£669) and Etihad Airways (£703).

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 £778 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 £778 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 1% 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 1% 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 £716 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 £716 on average.

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to New York from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between £669 and £865 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £669 on British Airways (20 Dec-4 Jan).

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 KLM.

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

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How often are flights from Johannesburg to New York delayed?

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

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

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

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