Question 1

Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on New York to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Among airlines operating New York to Johannesburg flights:

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

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

Question 2

Which airlines fly from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Only United Airlines operates flights between New York and Johannesburg.

Question 3

Which airports can I use when flying from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Flights from New York to Johannesburg may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA), with arrivals available at airports in Johannesburg such as Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Question 4

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on New York to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Johannesburg:

• Economy class
• Business Class

Question 6

How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R18 125 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with R29 516 for direct.

Question 7

What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 648–R1 648 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Question 8

Which airports do connecting flights from New York to Johannesburg pass through?

Accepted Answer

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 8% of one-stop connections

Question 9

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from New York to Johannesburg. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R25 450 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R27 461, a difference of R2 011.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Question 10

How are flight departures from New York to Johannesburg spread across the day?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

What popular places can I visit in Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

What are the earliest and latest flights from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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

• Earliest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 11:35
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 11:35.

The flight takes about 14h 45m.

Question 13

How expensive are last-minute New York to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of R25 305. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

Question 14

How long is a flight from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from New York to Johannesburg takes 14h 45m, covering 20 648 km.

Question 15

Do I need a passport to fly from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

How are flight prices from New York to Johannesburg looking right now?

Accepted Answer

One-way fares from New York to Johannesburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R14 207, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Question 17

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Flying via Cape Town Intl (CPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 40m, compared to 20h 54m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 21h 08m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Question 18

What is the time difference between New York and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of New York (South Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Question 19

What car hire options are available in Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates averaging R490:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Avis

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates averaging R447:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Woodford
• Europcar

Question 20

How much should I expect to pay for a New York to Johannesburg flight?

Accepted Answer

Return flights from New York to Johannesburg range from R19 624 to R31 492, with an average of R25 305 over the past 12 months. Anything below R19 624 counts as a good deal.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Return flights from New York to Johannesburg typically range from R19 624 to R31 492. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R17 439 on Ethiopian Air.

Question 22

What is the cheapest New York to Johannesburg flight route?

Accepted Answer

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) is the cheapest New York to Johannesburg route, averaging R17 872 return. Other New York to Johannesburg routes average R25 329, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

Question 23

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Johannesburg. It's 0% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

•February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Johannesburg at R19 697 return.
•December (R29 868) and June (R29 274) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Question 25

When are flights from New York to Johannesburg the cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights from New York to Johannesburg are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 6% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Question 26

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Ethiopian Air (R17 439) and Qatar Airways (R18 560) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from New York to Johannesburg according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Question 27

Which airline offers the most direct flights between New York and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

United Airlines has the most frequent direct flights from New York to Johannesburg with 6 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

Question 28

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) is the most popular stopover for the New York to Johannesburg route. 30% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via NBO.

Question 29

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R18 125. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 30

Which route with a stopover is the fastest from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town Intl (CPT) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from New York to Johannesburg at 18h 40m one-way, 3h 55m longer than the 14h 45m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 31

When flying from New York to Johannesburg, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town Intl (CPT) had the shortest average connection time for New York to Johannesburg stopovers at 10h 20m over the past 3 months.

Question 32

How many direct flights run daily between New York and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

There are 1 to 1 flights per day from New York to Johannesburg, about 6 flights per week. Monday has the most departures, with 17% of weekly flights.

Question 33

What time of day do most flights depart from New York to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Most direct flights from New York to Johannesburg depart in the evening, accounting for 100% of direct departures. Around 1 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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