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£471 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 29/4. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£614
Typical prices: £624-£818
Etihad Airways
Sat 31/1Sat 7/2
JNB - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£471
Typical prices: £364-£550
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/4
JNB - JFK • 1 stop
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Navigating OR Tambo requires checking terminal info.
For quick Manhattan access, use EWR's Express Bus.
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Cheapest • from £615 (return)
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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

Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 09:00
JNB
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JFK
30h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
22:00 - 08:20
JFK
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JNB
27h 20m1 stop
£614Etihad Airways
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 12:35
JNB
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JFK
24h 00m1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:05 - 07:35
JFK
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JNB
28h 30m1 stop
£615British Airways
Tue, 27 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 14:20
JNB
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JFK
25h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
21:35 - 07:35
JFK
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JNB
27h 00m1 stop
£617British Airways
Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 19:45
JNB
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JFK
29h 15m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
08:30 - 19:00
JFK
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JNB
27h 30m1 stop
£622Virgin Atlantic
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb
Delta Logo
21:30 - 19:30
JNB
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JFK
29h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
20:00 - 08:50
JFK
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JNB
29h 50m1 stop
£624Delta
Tue, 10 Feb - Sun, 29 Mar
Delta Logo
22:00 - 19:45
JNB
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JFK
28h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
08:30 - 19:40
JFK
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JNB
29h 10m1 stop
£626Delta
Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:00 - 22:22
JNB
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JFK
31h 22m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:20 - 19:00
JFK
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JNB
20h 40m1 stop
£627Virgin Atlantic
Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:00 - 19:31
JNB
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LGA
28h 31m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:00 - 19:00
LGA
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JNB
23h 00m1 stop
£627Virgin Atlantic
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb
Delta Logo
21:30 - 22:22
JNB
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JFK
31h 52m2 stops
Delta Logo
17:37 - 08:50
JFK
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JNB
32h 13m2 stops
£628Delta
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb
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21:30 - 22:22
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JFK
31h 52m2 stops
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17:37 - 08:50
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JNB
32h 13m2 stops
£629Delta
Booking Insights

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.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York departing in January.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York costs £1,055 on the route between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and Newark Airport (EWR). It is also the most popular route.

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 £635 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £751 and £745 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £635 on average.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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

EWR

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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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Johannesburg to New York

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£471
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% 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 £471 for a one-way ticket and £614 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?

    You can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to New York on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to New York are KLM and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of £647 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £1,063 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying 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.
7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1428 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.2Food
7.6Comfort
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Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
AMS - BUD
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Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

For an expensive flight to another country, United has a lot of nerve serving pretzels and no meals (unless, of course, you want to buy something to eat). Unacceptable.

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

We boarded late. The crew at the airport was dismissive. The seat cushion on the plane was uncomfortable.

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

Very disappointed with food service. They ran out of entree selections- so for the last 10 rows only option was lentil stew. Not a fan. Then the morning service (pizza twist) was lukewarm at best- I exited my 12 hour flight having eaten a roll and dessert. They knew it was a full flight.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Flight left on time. Boarding was easy. Arrived to EWR 30 mins early. Luggage was deplaned in good time. Overall a very good experience.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

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.

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