R8 946 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to New York – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R13 582 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R17 121 for direct.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 13% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R14 948 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R17 428, a difference of R2 481. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center, and Park Avenue. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York:

• Earliest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 14:03
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 14:03.

The flight takes about 16h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 0% above the route average of R15 174. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York takes 16h 03m, covering 20 666 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R9 542, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Cape Town Intl (CPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 19h 09m, compared to 21h 30m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 21h 48m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

New York is 6 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Eastern Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) – daily rates from around R335:

· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) – daily rates from around R257:

· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) – daily rates from around R451:

· Ace
· Budget
· Alamo
· Dollar
· Hertz

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York range from R13 572 to R18 260, with an average of R15 174 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 572 counts as a good deal.