R9 987 Find Cheap Flights from New York to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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.

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

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

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

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

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).

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
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ethiopian Air: 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.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R17 124 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with R27 734 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 600–R1 600 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R23 926 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R26 071, a difference of R2 145. 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 New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Eastgate Shopping Centre, and Gallagher Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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 11:47
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 12:47.

The flight takes about 14h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of R24 073. Book 2 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 14h 57m, 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 New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R13 568, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

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.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R109 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Return flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R19 009 to R30 153, with an average of R24 073 over the past 12 months. Anything below R19 009 counts as a good deal.