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£468 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to New York

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to New York departing on 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to New York (JNB-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to New York

Wed, 1 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
Kenya Airways Logo
01:25 - 07:35JNB-JFK
36h 10m1 stop
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13:45 - 15:50JFK-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
£586Kenya Airways
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 09:00JNB-JFK
29h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
22:40 - 08:20JFK-JNB
27h 40m1 stop
£602Etihad Airways
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Thu, 10 Jul - Wed, 23 Jul
Delta Logo
21:55 - 01:16JNB-JFK
33h 21m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:31 - 19:40JFK-JNB
26h 09m2 stops
£612Delta
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Thu, 10 Jul - Wed, 23 Jul
Delta Logo
21:55 - 11:46JNB-LGA
19h 51m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:56 - 19:40LGA-JNB
24h 44m2 stops
£612Delta
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Mon, 8 Sep - Mon, 20 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 17:55JNB-JFK
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:35 - 10:35JFK-JNB
28h 00m1 stop
£640Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 30 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 04:30JNB-JFK
40h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:35 - 10:35JFK-JNB
28h 00m1 stop
£645Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 24 Jun - Wed, 16 Jul
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 09:32JNB-LGA
44h 32m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:15 - 08:35LGA-JNB
40h 20m2 stops
£673United Airlines
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Mon, 23 Jun - Mon, 14 Jul
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 16:59JNB-LGA
51h 59m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:25 - 08:35LGA-JNB
44h 10m2 stops
£674United Airlines
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Wed, 9 Jul - Fri, 25 Jul
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 12:45JNB-JFK
23h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:45 - 07:00JFK-JNB
30h 15m1 stop
£844British Airways
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Mon, 14 Jul - Wed, 23 Jul
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 08:49JNB-LGA
43h 24m2 stops
British Airways Logo
13:04 - 07:00LGA-JNB
35h 56m2 stops
£932British Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to New York

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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JNB

Navigating OR Tambo can be tricky; check your boarding pass carefully as some airlines use different terminals for international flights.

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For a quick trip to Manhattan, consider the Express Bus from EWR, which stops at Penn Station, Grand Central, and Bryant Park.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York cost £651 and was between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and Newark Airport (EWR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £651.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to New York?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Johannesburg to New York, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from New York back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is February, where tickets cost £622 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £879 and £781 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £1,125, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Johannesburg to New York

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£468
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to New York flights

  • 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 £636 for a one-way ticket and £796 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?

    Star Alliance 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to New York, United Airlines or Kenya Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to New York are United Airlines and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of £980 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £608 and an overall rating of 6.9.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New York to Johannesburg? 25% of our users found flights on this route for New York or less round-trip.

Top 3 airlines serving from Johannesburg to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8790 reviews
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
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Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

10.0 ExcellentElena, Jun 2025SFO - EWR
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Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was On time and landed 30 mins early considering we were flying into Newark. No complaints.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

The flight was canceled the day of the flight. United says it was FAA issue, with some 35 flights canceled and more delayed.

Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

I love United was disappointed we had a two hour delay, however the Pilot did say safety first.

I just got back from a trip with 3 flights each way. The flights were good and we were happy with out experience. There was one steward on our first flight that was harsh and grump with passengers. It did not leave a good impression. All of the other flight crews were great on the other five flights.

Food and flight attendents with positive dispositions and friendly behavior, more professional attitudes

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Better synchronizing the boarding processes. The audio announcements, the personnel and the digital signage were not saying the same thing. All confusion.

The first class seats were unusable, mine at the end of the flight, my husband's in the middle of the flight, and the one next to me was unusable either, they had to move the person to another seat.

Last minute gate change. Didn’t put our TSA global on our trip even though we asked multiple times to confirm. Did not help with food when could not eat what was served.

Our luggage didn’t arrive with us, that puts a damper on the whole trip.

The cabin was bit colder than I like but the crew members looked after us very well. They did even offer hot water bottle and hot chocolate. I cannot rate the crew enough excellent is not good enough. They really were wonderful.

Boarding is always a challenge as folks in al groups crowd around for no reason, but crew handled it well. I once again applaud the LHR ground baggage staff as they got our bags from a flight at Terminal 5A to a flight in Terminal 5C within 40 minutes...amazing!

This flight from London to Chicago was actually on an AA airline. I did book through BA but the flight was AA. Great flight, hectic in Chicago, I wouldn't choose to fly through Chicago again, but that's not the airlines fault. The flight itself was great.

Not good. First time flying AA in years and won’t be doing so again. We departed late and missed our connecting flight to Barcelona. As a result we missed the first two days of a Mediterranean cruise. No reason given for the delay. Got rerouted from JFK to Heathrow and then to Barcelona. Flight to Heathrow was delayed causing us to miss the flight to Barcelona again. Routed then to Palmero where we had to purchase transportation and a 2 night hotel stay to pick up the cruise there. Probably cost us $2k plus.

Fantastic! Great seats! Friendly staff! Amazing selection of shows and movies! Smooth ride! I don’t know what more I could have asked for honestly. They made flying a breeze this time around.

Pleasant staff. Entertainment system was down in many rows for a while the staff did rectify it in the end.

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