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R8 235 Find Cheap Flights from New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
R13 654
Typical prices: R24 014-R31 920
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 12/8Thu 3/9
EWR - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R27 506
Typical prices: R26 287-R34 794
SWISS, Ethiopian Air
Wed 12/8Mon 14/9
EWR - JNB • Direct
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Cheapest • from R13 654 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg R15 073 (return)
Shortest trip • 19h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New York to Johannesburg (NYC-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New York to Johannesburg 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 New York to OR Tambo

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Sep 3
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:30 - 19:40
EWR
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JNB
29h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 12:18
JNB
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EWR
20h 23m
1 stop
R13 654Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Sep 3
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:20 - 19:40
EWR
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JNB
22h 20m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 17:54
JNB
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EWR
27h 39m
2 stops
R13 984Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6
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12:00 - 19:40
EWR
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JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 20:47
JNB
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EWR
28h 52m
1 stop
R14 231Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Jan 15
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:30 - 19:40
EWR
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JNB
29h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 20:47
JNB
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EWR
30h 07m
2 stops
R14 692Virgin Atlantic
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Sep 7
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1:20 - 9:10
JFK
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JNB
25h 50m
1 stop
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14:05 - 9:00
JNB
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JFK
24h 55m
1 stop
R17 871Qatar Airways
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 7
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 - 9:10
JFK
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JNB
25h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 15:10
JNB
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JFK
24h 15m
1 stop
R17 986Qatar Airways
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 10:55
JFK
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JNB
38h 10m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 - 6:35
JNB
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JFK
25h 30m
1 stop
R18 184Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 21
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 0:15
JFK
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JNB
28h 30m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 7:35
JNB
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JFK
20h 35m
1 stop
R18 299Kenya Airways
Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 10
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16:00 - 21:35
LGA
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JNB
23h 35m
2 stops
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20:15 - 19:11
JNB
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LGA
28h 56m
2 stops
R18 480Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Mon, Aug 3
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15:00 - 21:35
LGA
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JNB
24h 35m
2 stops
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20:15 - 22:21
JNB
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LGA
32h 06m
2 stops
R19 056Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to OR Tambo flights

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

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

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

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

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

The cheapest return flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport costs R31 056 on the route between Newark Airport (EWR) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). It is also the most popular route.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is December, where tickets cost R1 812 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R13 456 and R13 407 respectively.

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

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 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R19 017 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR8 235
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from New York to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to OR Tambo 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 New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • What different kinds of flights are usually offered between New York and Johannesburg?

    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.

  • How can I easily travel from the city center to Newark Liberty Airport?

    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.

  • What are my options for going from O.R. Tambo International Airport to the city center?

    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.

  • Can I rent a car directly from O.R. Tambo International Airport?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R8 235 for a one-way ticket and R13 654 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are 3 airports in New York (Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, and New York LaGuardia.) and only 1 airport in OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (Johannesburg OR Tambo). The cheapest flights are generally found on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Johannesburg are United Airlines and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of R31 831 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 R17 128 and an overall rating of 6,7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from New York 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 New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from New York 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 New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R21 964 or less one-way and R32 551 or less round-trip.
  • When you fly from New York, there are several different airports that you can depart from. There is John F. Kennedy (JFK) which can be found around 17 miles to the east of the city center, as well as Newark Liberty (EWR), which is approximately 13 miles west of downtown New York. There is also LaGuardia (LGA), which can be found around 10 miles to the north of the city center.
  • To have some of your belongings stored after you have landed at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), you will want to head to the Lock-Up Luggage desk in the International Terminal. Rates are offered based on the size of your items and how long you will be storing them.
  • Those that have an early departure from John F. Kennedy may want to sleep directly at the airport to be sure that they get enough rest. There are a few lodging options, including the Sleep Pods found in Terminal 5, as well as the iconic TWA Hotel that can be reached from anywhere in the airport by the AirTrain.
  • Consider treating yourself to a bit of pampering while waiting for your flight to board at Newark Liberty and head to the Departure Spa that is in Terminal C. You can choose from a variety of services, including massages, manicures, and pedicures.
  • LaGuardia Airport has a few different lounges that passengers can enjoy before their flight takes off. For example, there is the Centurion Lounge in Terminal B, as well as the Delta Sky Club in Terminals C and D.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from New York to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Johannesburg. 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 New York to OR Tambo? 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.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9896 reviews
8,1Crew
6,6Food
7,7Boarding
7,3Comfort
7,1Entertainment
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Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
JFK - FRA
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Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

I had a good time. However, I paid for the wifi and it was in and out the whole flight.

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Flight was delayed from 35 minute delayed aircraft arrival to 90 minute delay causing us to miss international connecting flight on SWISS resulting in 16 hour delay to reach detonation causing significant angst, monetary loss and discomfort. SWISS transfer desk and staff was like robots not willing to help at all.

Best part: It’s operated by All Nippon Airways. It’s quite literally comfortable, reliable and respected from boarding to landing each and every time. It’s perfection without extremity in lavishness — it’s how flying should always be!

Delays!!! Serious delays. I was told by a member of staff in LGA that I would miss my DEN to LAX flight connection, so I was put on a later flight. Due to delays I would have been able to have made my original flight, where I was sat in business class - seat 1A: I was put on my original flight but bumped from business - 1A to economy 33C. I want a refund for paying business class but only flying economy

The plane was delayed coming in and on the tarmac. I was coming from another flight so it made for a very long day. The stewardess kept trying to slam the overhead bins closed and I was worried that she had damaged my new luggage. They ran out of snacks and lccdsddd me a hummus box which was nice. It took them a very long time to pick up the garbage so I could not go to the washroom and had little time. To prepare for disbarment. The TV system was hard to control from the armrest and picture wasn’t clear. The crew did apologize several times for the lateness. It took the Denver airport an unusually long time to de-ice the plane.

Their app did not recognize my Aeroplan frequent flyer number and would not allow me access to my boarding card. Ground staff was readily available at the airport to print it out to me.

Excellent as always. Service was excellent and fully bilingual. Cannot complain .Will travel again. Always have and will continue. Highly recommended.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

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.

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

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

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone. 15 hours without WiFi!!!

Few movies to choose from. They did not board by zone

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