Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 R18 466 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 R14 505 and an overall rating of 6,7.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to New York will take on average 15h 35m to travel the 20 666 km flying distance from Johannesburg.

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 45m. 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York was R8 904 for a one-way ticket and R14 308 for a return.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Johannesburg you will be using Johannesburg OR Tambo. You will be landing at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

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 7:35.

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 7:35.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York direct and that is United Airlines. The best return deal found from United Airlines for the route is R14 381.

Question 9

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 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to New York?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and New York, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 11

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 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 February, where tickets cost R14 179 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R16 954 and R16 938 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 Paris (CDG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of R13 584 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 – 28% 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 2h 07m.

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

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

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, 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 22

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Johannesburg to New York were found on Kenya Airways (R14 357) and British Airways (R14 373).

Question 23

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 R14 107 on the route between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and Newark Airport (EWR). It is also the most popular route.

Question 24

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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Question 25

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 R17 343 on average.

Question 26

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 R13 002 and R17 002 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R14 308 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 6–Oct 12).

Question 27

What are the most popular airlines flying to New York?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to New York is United Airlines, followed by Kenya Airways and Emirates.

Low season	January
High season	December
Cheapest flight	R8 904

JNB - NYC

R8 904 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to New York – Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to New York (JNB-NYC)

Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to New York

Recent one-way flight deals from OR Tambo to New York

Recent last minute flight deals from OR Tambo to New York

Recent direct flight deals from OR Tambo to New York

KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to New York flights

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?

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

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

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

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

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good to know

Low season

High season

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from OR Tambo to New York

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to New York flights

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

Everything you need to know for your flight from OR Tambo to New York

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights to New York

Complete your trip to New York with a hotel stay or car hire

Flights to other popular destinations

Flights from domestic origins to New York

Choose which airport to fly into in New York

Find deals for your return flight