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

• Earliest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 11:40
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 12:40.

The flight takes about 14h 50m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 14h 50m, 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.

Return flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R19 856 to R31 485, with an average of R25 399 over the past 12 months. Anything below R19 856 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of R25 399. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R17 777 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with R29 452 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 661–R1 661 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R14 832, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R113 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

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

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 25% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R25 785 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R27 630, a difference of R1 844.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 50m, compared to 21h 05m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 21h 55m via Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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

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

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

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
• Brussels Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

You can find a selection of direct flights between New York and Johannesburg, with them typically being serviced by United Airlines. Many flights also require a layover, which is often in cities like Amsterdam or London. If you opt for a flight with a layover, it may be serviced by Delta or Lufthansa.

Driving is usually one of the quickest ways to go from the city center to Newark Liberty Airport, as it only takes between 30 and 35min depending on traffic. There is public transportation as well, like bus lines 107 and 37, which will get you to the airport in around 1h.

You can drive from O.R. Tambo International Airport to the city center, which typically takes anywhere from 20 to 25min. Public transportation is available as well, such as the North/South Line bus, which will bring you to the city center in around 35min.

O.R. Tambo International Airport has several offices for major car rental agencies located directly on-site, including options such as Avis, Hertz, and Thrifty. Each of these companies has desks that can be found in the Arrivals terminal. They also keep their fleets directly on airport property, making it easy to grab your vehicle after your flight has landed.