Find cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg from R9 312

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from New York to Johannesburg.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from New York to Johannesburg.

How much is the cheapest flight from New York to Johannesburg?

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
8:00 - 3:30JFK-JNB
37h 30m1 stop
17:40 - 12:00JNB-JFK
42h 20m1 stop
R14 469SAUDIA
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Mon, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 23
18:40 - 6:05JFK-JNB
28h 25m1 stop
14:20 - 0:00JNB-JFK
33h 40m1 stop
R14 752Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 31
15:45 - 22:55JFK-JNB
24h 10m2 stops
18:00 - 20:45JNB-JFK
26h 45m2 stops
R15 602Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 25
18:00 - 23:55JFK-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
19:00 - 22:00JNB-JFK
27h 00m2 stops
R15 696Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 20
8:45 - 19:15JFK-JNB
27h 30m1 stop
20:15 - 8:35JNB-JFK
36h 20m1 stop
R17 358Kenya Airways
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Thu, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 22
8:45 - 11:20JFK-JNB
19h 35m1 stop
21:15 - 8:35JNB-JFK
35h 20m1 stop
R17 377Kenya Airways
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Tue, Feb 20 - Mon, Apr 15
8:00 - 3:30JFK-JNB
37h 30m1 stop
5:35 - 15:00JNB-JFK
33h 25m2 stops
R18 586Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 25
8:00 - 3:30JFK-JNB
37h 30m1 stop
4:50 - 15:20JNB-JFK
34h 30m2 stops
R18 643Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 16 - Wed, Nov 8
8:00 - 3:10JFK-JNB
37h 10m1 stop
16:45 - 11:00JNB-JFK
42h 15m1 stop
R18 832Egypt Air
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Sat, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 6
9:00 - 3:10EWR-JNB
36h 10m1 stop
16:45 - 11:00JNB-EWR
42h 15m1 stop
R18 888Egypt Air
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Sat, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 6

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R9 312
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% 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 Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.
Average price per month
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
Flight prices as travel date approaches
To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of New York

  • The cheapest flight from New York to Johannesburg was found 82 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 7 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is May.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to Johannesburg

  • How long does a flight from New York to Johannesburg take?

    Flying to Johannesburg from New York requires at least one stopover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 19h 35m.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg?

    The cheapest return flight ticket from New York to Johannesburg found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for R14 469 on SAUDIA, followed by Turkish Airlines (R14 752). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as R9 312 on Kenya Airways and from R9 690 on Egypt Air.

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

    Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

  • What’s the earliest departure time from New York to Johannesburg?

    The earliest departure to Johannesburg leaves New York at 0:00.

  • What’s the latest departure time from New York to Johannesburg?

    The last departure to Johannesburg leaves New York at 23:50.

  • Which airlines fly direct between New York and Johannesburg?

    There are no direct flights connecting New York to Johannesburg.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Johannesburg?

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

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from New York to Johannesburg due to COVID-19?

    United Airlines has waived its change and cancellation fees on flights from New York to Johannesburg. Confirm policy on booking site.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to 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 Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to 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 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 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 Johannesburg from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
24/1Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
19h 35mJFK-JNB
R9 312
16/10Mon
1 stopEgypt Air
37h 30mJFK-JNB
R9 690
23/1Tue
3 stopsMultiple Airlines
28h 20mJFK-JNB
R11 276
3/12Sun
1 stopSWISS
29h 05mEWR-JNB
R11 730
24/1Wed
2 stopsMultiple Airlines
27h 25mJFK-JNB
R11 843
8/10Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
33h 20mJFK-JNB
R12 202
7/11Tue
1 stopEtihad Airways
27h 30mJFK-JNB
R12 995
5/11Sun
1 stopSWISS
29h 05mEWR-JNB
R15 640
8/10Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
33h 20mJFK-JNB
R15 640
6/10Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
35h 45mJFK-JNB
R15 961

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Last minute flights from New York to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/10Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 55mJFK-JNB
15/10Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
27h 00mJNB-JFK
R15 753
4/10Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 55mJFK-JNB
24/10Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
27h 00mJNB-JFK
R16 395
3/10Tue
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
50h 05mJFK-JNB
16/10Mon
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
29h 55mJNB-JFK
R23 195
2/10Mon
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
50h 05mJFK-JNB
12/10Thu
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
29h 55mJNB-JFK
R23 214
2/10Mon
multi-stopEgypt Air
37h 30mJFK-JNB
15/10Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
41h 15mJNB-JFK
R24 121
4/10Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
21h 55mJFK-JNB
8/11Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
33h 40mJNB-JFK
R24 687
3/10Tue
multi-stopEmirates
35h 55mJFK-JNB
24/10Tue
multi-stopEmirates
26h 35mJNB-JFK
R25 990
3/10Tue
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
28h 40mEWR-JNB
8/11Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
34h 15mJNB-EWR
R26 595
1/10Sun
multi-stopEmirates
35h 55mJFK-JNB
11/10Wed
multi-stopEmirates
29h 40mJNB-JFK
R26 803
2/10Mon
multi-stopEgypt Air
36h 30mEWR-JNB
9/10Mon
multi-stopEgypt Air
42h 15mJNB-EWR
R27 162

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