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Find cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg from R8 705

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Johannesburg departing on 6/5. 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 from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Johannesburg.
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Johannesburg (NYC-JNB)

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.
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11:00 - 20:05JFK-JNB
27h 05m1 stop
21:40 - 9:00JNB-JFK
41h 20m1 stop
R12 509SAUDIA
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Sun, May 5 - Mon, May 20
11:00 - 20:05JFK-JNB
27h 05m1 stop
21:40 - 9:00JNB-JFK
41h 20m1 stop
R13 152SAUDIA
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Fri, May 3 - Mon, May 20
22:00 - 3:55JFK-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
23:00 - 20:00JNB-JFK
27h 00m2 stops
R16 236Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 4
22:00 - 3:55JFK-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
23:00 - 20:00JNB-JFK
27h 00m2 stops
R16 312Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 5 - Sun, May 12
19:25 - 10:15JFK-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
18:05 - 4:40JNB-JFK
40h 35m1 stop
R17 069Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 16
19:25 - 10:15JFK-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
18:05 - 10:45JNB-JFK
22h 40m1 stop
R17 959Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Oct 15
13:45 - 9:45JFK-JNB
38h 00m1 stop
8:40 - 7:35JNB-JFK
28h 55m1 stop
R18 943Kenya Airways
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Fri, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 27
13:45 - 10:55JFK-JNB
39h 10m1 stop
10:45 - 7:35JNB-JFK
26h 50m1 stop
R19 245Kenya Airways
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Thu, May 9 - Thu, May 23
11:00 - 20:05JFK-JNB
27h 05m1 stop
21:00 - 20:00JNB-JFK
29h 00m2 stops
R19 908
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Sun, May 5 - Sun, May 12
11:00 - 20:05JFK-JNB
27h 05m1 stop
13:35 - 22:30JNB-JFK
38h 55m3 stops
R20 570
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Sun, May 5 - Mon, May 20

Flights from New York to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest New York to Johannesburg flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from New York to Johannesburg.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from New York to Johannesburg cost R22 301 and was between Newark Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R23 404.

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

The average price of all flights from New York to Johannesburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Sunday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

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.
The cheapest month for flights from New York to Johannesburg is September, where tickets cost R21 232 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is R29 294 and R29 048 respectively.

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

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.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Johannesburg, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from New York to Johannesburg found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for R12 509 on SAUDIA, followed by Ethiopian Air (R16 236). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as R8 705 on SAUDIA and from R9 708 on Kenya Airways.

Which airlines fly direct between New York and Johannesburg?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from New York to Johannesburg.
There is just one airline that flies from New York to Johannesburg direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is R25 740.

How many flights are there between New York and Johannesburg per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from New York and lands in Johannesburg, with an average flight time of 14h 35m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and Johannesburg?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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 14h 35m.

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Cheapest flight

R8 705
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.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to Johannesburg

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Johannesburg was R460 for a one-way ticket and R661 for a return.

  • 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.

  • 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.
6/5Mon
1 stopSAUDIA
38h 30mJFK-JNB
R8 705
5/5Sun
1 stopSAUDIA
27h 05mJFK-JNB
R8 932
22/4Mon
1 stopKenya Airways
39h 10mJFK-JNB
R9 708
23/4Tue
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 05mJFK-JNB
R10 313
27/4Sat
1 stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
R10 578
24/4Wed
1 stopEgypt Air
36h 10mEWR-JNB
R10 616
27/4Sat
3 stops
51h 20mJFK-JNB
R11 903
21/4Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
23h 40mJFK-JNB
R12 035
22/4Mon
2 stops
27h 20mJFK-JNB
R12 092
30/4Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
32h 50mJFK-JNB
R12 319

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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.
17/4Wed
multi-stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
24/4Wed
multi-stopEgypt Air
41h 15mJNB-JFK
R19 718
21/4Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 10mEWR-JNB
2/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 45mJNB-EWR
R19 775
17/4Wed
multi-stop
37h 10mJFK-JNB
5/5Sun
multi-stop
29h 00mJNB-JFK
R21 119
18/4Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
39h 10mJFK-JNB
5/5Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
20h 35mJNB-JFK
R21 705
20/4Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
20h 05mJFK-JNB
5/5Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
26h 50mJNB-JFK
R22 652
17/4Wed
multi-stop
37h 10mJFK-JNB
24/4Wed
multi-stop
32h 20mJNB-JFK
R23 295
17/4Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 30mJFK-JNB
21/4Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
30h 10mJNB-JFK
R23 863
17/4Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 30mJFK-JNB
1/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
30h 10mJNB-JFK
R24 563
17/4Wed
multi-stopEmirates
29h 55mJFK-JNB
29/4Mon
multi-stopEmirates
26h 35mJNB-JFK
R27 439
17/4Wed
multi-stopEmirates
39h 50mJFK-JNB
26/4Fri
multi-stopEmirates
35h 30mJNB-JFK
R29 010

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