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R9 711 Find Cheap Flights from New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
R14 103
Overall average: R24 338
Turkish Airlines
Tue 21/4Tue 9/6
EWR - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R25 588
Typical prices: R24 329-R29 202
Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines
Tue 31/3Tue 5/5
EWR - JNB • Direct
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Cheapest • from R14 103 (return)
Best reviews • 7,4 score
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Cheapest • Avg R15 456 (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

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Jun 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:25 - 10:30
EWR
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JNB
28h 05m
1 stop
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17:50 - 22:30
JNB
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EWR
34h 40m
1 stop
R14 103Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, Jun 9
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0:25 - 10:30
EWR
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JNB
28h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 22:30
JNB
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EWR
34h 40m
1 stop
R14 120Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 10:30
JFK
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JNB
32h 40m
1 stop
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17:50 - 4:35
JNB
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JFK
40h 45m
1 stop
R14 508Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 13
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 8:15
JFK
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JNB
34h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 16:00
JNB
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JFK
36h 15m
1 stop
R14 778Etihad Airways
Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 13
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22:20 - 8:15
JFK
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JNB
27h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 16:00
JNB
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JFK
36h 15m
1 stop
R14 863Etihad Airways
Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 27
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 15:50
JFK
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 7:35
JNB
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JFK
20h 35m
1 stop
R14 947Kenya Airways
Thu, Apr 9 - Sat, Apr 25
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21:45 - 3:55
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
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22:50 - 19:45
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
R15 961Ethiopian Air
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 3:55
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
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22:50 - 19:45
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
R16 146Ethiopian Air
Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 15
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17:30 - 9:00
LGA
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JNB
33h 30m
2 stops
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14:45 - 20:49
JNB
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LGA
36h 04m
2 stops
R23 392Qatar Airways
Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 15
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17:30 - 4:00
LGA
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JNB
28h 30m
2 stops
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14:45 - 20:49
JNB
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LGA
36h 04m
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R23 409Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

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.

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 R28 827 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 April, where tickets cost R19 659 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R27 952 and R26 820 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 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R23 011 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR9 711
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% 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 R9 711 for a one-way ticket and R14 103 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, with SkyTeam 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 R32 207 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 R18 128 and an overall rating of 6,8.

  • 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 R27 504 or less one-way.
  • 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 4 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 9455 reviews
7,1Entertainment
7,7Boarding
8,1Crew
6,6Food
7,3Comfort
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Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

2,0 MediocreMary Ann, Mar 2026
EWR - MCO
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Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Flight on time. Excellent service in Premium Economy. Great food served and cleaned up promptly. Unfortunately the climate control was malfunctioning and it was very cold and felt a bit like camping. Cold helps with sleep though so not complaining too much. Slept well. It asks to rate "entertainment". I do not like any IFE, don't shove a big screen in my face—I have my own phone if I want it. So this will always get low ratings.

Once boarding started it was pretty quick. Food was inedible; cold and salty..

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Same thing as flight from Pheonix to Newark. Uograded and Promised extra leg room and when I got to the seat it had none.

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

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

Although our flight was delayed the overall boarding process was very smooth and the crew was accommodating.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

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

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

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 plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to 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.

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

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

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.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

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.

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

WiFi wasn’t available to economy until the end of the flight.

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

I was sleeping during dinner service, no one bothered to offer meal later, I remained hungry….until I got a morning sandwich!

Very caring crew on board. Didn’t have dinner as I was sleeping. Was seating in the emergency row so I had comfortable leg room

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

Crew were fantastic can’t fault them at all. Couldn’t do enough for us

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

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