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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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0:10 - 10:50JFK-JNB
27h 40m1 stop
19:05 - 11:15JNB-JFK
23h 10m1 stop
R13 806Turkish Airlines
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mar., janv. 21 - mer., févr. 5
0:30 - 10:45EWR-JNB
27h 15m1 stop
19:05 - 22:35JNB-EWR
34h 30m1 stop
R13 806Turkish Airlines
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lun., janv. 20 - mer., janv. 29
20:55 - 3:55JFK-JNB
24h 00m2 stops
23:00 - 18:55JNB-JFK
26h 55m2 stops
R17 108Ethiopian Air
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lun., févr. 3 - mer., févr. 12
10:00 - 13:10EWR-JNB
20h 10m1 stop
14:35 - 9:00JNB-EWR
24h 25m2 stops
R17 559Ethiopian Air
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ven., févr. 28 - jeu., mars 13
13:45 - 7:40JFK-JNB
34h 55m1 stop
1:15 - 6:35JNB-JFK
36h 20m1 stop
R19 472Kenya Airways
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sam., janv. 25 - sam., févr. 8
21:35 - 10:20EWR-JNB
29h 45m1 stop
19:25 - 19:35JNB-EWR
31h 10m1 stop
R19 545British Airways
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lun., févr. 3 - mer., févr. 12
13:45 - 15:50JFK-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
1:15 - 7:35JNB-JFK
36h 20m1 stop
R19 581Kenya Airways
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sam., mars 29 - dim., avr. 13
21:35 - 10:20EWR-JNB
29h 45m1 stop
21:15 - 15:00JNB-EWR
23h 45m1 stop
R21 133British Airways
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jeu., févr. 27 - mer., mars 12
20:55 - 18:35EWR-JNB
14h 40mdirect
22:00 - 7:15JNB-EWR
16h 15mdirect
R23 695United Airlines
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lun., janv. 20 - mer., févr. 12
20:55 - 18:35EWR-JNB
14h 40mdirect
22:00 - 7:15JNB-EWR
16h 15mdirect
R23 768United Airlines
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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 R20 380 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 R22 330.

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 Thursday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, 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 April, where tickets cost R18 390 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is R31 510 and R28 640 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York to Johannesburg?

The average 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 R56 660 on average

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 114 days before departure.

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R9 420
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.
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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 R522 for a one-way ticket and R765 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?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, 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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Top 5 airlines serving from New York to Johannesburg

 
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 Johannesburg? 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.
7,6
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 664 reviews
7,0Food
7,3Comfort
8,2Crew
7,6Entertainment
7,7Boarding
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We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

10,0 ExcellentAmarjit, Dec 2024DEL - LHR
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We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

My only complaint is that the pocket in front of me was ripped and my things, like iPad and airline magazines, kept slipping to the floor.

Flight delayed yet again. Crew apathetic and unhelpful re affect on connecting flight.

I think Virgin is one of the best flying experiences, especially from/to the UK. The staff are so helpful and fun, the food is good, seats comfortable, goof entertainment and great value. Check in and boarding is pretty pain free. I also find that the other passengers are generally so kind and considerate than when I've flown other airlines.

Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

Terrible boarding process, no proper line maintained even for business class, crews are not very attentive, business class food quality / variety / quantity have gone down, everything has become cheap.

Check in was not available online. It was super long line to check in

I did not have a good experience from the first point of contact to the check in person to boarding and the comfort of the seats. I would not travel on Turkish again. I will let my family and friends know about my experience which was not a pleasant one.

Food quality and the overall service of the staff and significantly decreased. The flight was delayed at the Istanbul airport and the passengers were kept onboard for more than 3 hours. The staff didn’t kept the passengers informed and everyone was upset.

Cross Atlantic flight terrible aircraft TK10 on the way back : Old configuration tacky . The boarding in Istanbul at the gate fly TK686 was a mess unorganized , very rude ground staff . Overall never again

The food served was frozen salad and hummus. The hot meal was fine. Crew was doing bare minimum

I enjoy flying with Turkish Airlines and such good hospitality among the crew memebers

Good food and wine. Some of the Guy who are in charge to board Passengers on the plane couldn’t use the word “Please” to direct them drop their hand luggage to be loaded on Plane bcos he said the inside storage may not have enough room for all.

Turkish Airlines apparently no longer gives you 2 checked bags allowance on international flights, so that pleasure cost me $165 for my second suitcase at the airport. On top of that, they damaged that very suitcase, which happens to be a designer one and part of a set - ripped one of the four wheels right off.

Pretty standard for long haul international flying. Food was fine, tv/movie selection was great, wifi did not work at all, crew was pleasant enough.

Flight attendant gave incorrect information and no immigration/customs forms!

After checking in online i called United to make sure I have special food ordered ( kosher option). Representative I spoke with on the phone with assured me that special meal was ordered. On the plane, during meal service I was informed that there is no note about it and no kosher meal was ordered for me. Flight attendant said she will check if maybe was a mix up and meal is somewhere. But never came back with any update. So entire flight with no food...

Delays from united along with Newark air space caused delays. But an average flight! Unfortunately we come to expect delays from the airlines.

Had a crying baby and a toddler behind me so it was difficult to get comfortable. Searing was tight even for a relatively small person like myself (5’8” 155). Fast flight but arrived so early the gate assigned was still occupied by another plane so we had to wait for about 20-25 minutes to get reassigned to a new gate and get over there.

Best part: It’s operated by All Nippon Airways. It’s quite literally comfortable, reliable and respected from boarding to landing each and every time. It’s perfection without extremity in lavishness — it’s how flying should always be!

The check-in process is not the best They should have agents in site to help with any problem especially a rebook. Why does one have to get on the phone when there were at least 8 agents around that could have help?! Flying is stressful as it is and having someone willing to do their customer service will ease some of the stress.

I liked that the flight to Kosice was on time, the service was excellent and we arrived to Vienna early. The only thing I did not like, is that I had to pay for my suitcase $75. Bummer

The plane’s radio wasn’t working. This delayed the plane for an hour and a half. Then we all broaded and taxied down the runway only to get called back because the radio was still not working. Had to get off the plane and then find another plane making the trip 4 hours delayed. Maybe a different plane should have been chosen sooner?!?!?!

Late out of the gate, late to takeoff. No screens on plane. Uncomfortable window seat.

More water distribution throughout flight. Food quality poor and hot items delivered not hot on both attempts. Not United Standards

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

I have been flew with ET since 2013 and I wish the service can be reach standard airlines as Star Alliance member please ET you need to improve many thing on the services learn from SQ and other member

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

We were delayed about 5 hours each way from JFK to Nairobi. On the way out, we sat on the tarmac for 5 hours making for almost 20 hours on the plane. And the seats are so uncomfortable. My bottom has never been so sore on a long flight before. Bring a pad if you can. On the return, we were delayed 5 hours in the airport. It was reported as a 3 hour delay on the board and website but at the gate it was 5 hours. So, we waited with 3 kids in the airport when we could have been at the hotel resting instead. The flight was completely full probably due to the cancelled flight the night before. I wonder if the airline is in such shambles because of their possible impending bankruptcy. The staff were pleasant and the vegan meals we requested were impressive for an airplane tv dinner style tray.

Service was good, but I lost my baggage. There should be more accountability to passengers, and more concern to help find lost baggage.

Was too pissed about my luggage not being with me even though they assured me at the gate it was to recall any other problems. Planes on the inside are in terrible shape. Thank goodness the engines seem to run okay.

Terrible. Flew from Rwanda to Nairobi for transfer then on to Madagascar. Kenya Airways does not like to park at a gate. They park on the outskirts requiring a bus shuttle. That part is okay, but the bus drops you off outside of security. If I did not skip to the front of the line with my remaining half hour connection, I would have missed my flight. Complete security check plus taking off of shoes had to be completed (again). I made it to Madagascar, but my checked bag decided to take a trip to Dubai. I know tag on luggage was to Madagascar. No one can figure out how it made it to Dubai, except for incompetence. Even though I knew it was in Dubai, they would not allow a tracking to be done until Kenya Airways had the opportunity to get it on the next flight to Madagascar. Did not happen of course! I took 3 flights with Kenya Airways during this journey. Everyone of them had something go wrong. Please look elsewhere for another airline which I will be doing in the future.

Terrible. 6 hours late and zero urgency after the fact. Took over an hour to board and then an hour plus on the runway.

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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.
1/3sam.
1 stopEgyptair
35h 25mJFK-JNB
R9 420
10/2lun.
1 stopEgyptair
36h 10mEWR-JNB
R9 456
15/1mer.
1 stopEthiopian Air
20h 10mEWR-JNB
R12 976
10/2lun.
2 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 00mJFK-JNB
R13 192
2/2dim.
1 stopKenya Airways
38h 10mJFK-JNB
R13 318
4/4ven.
1 stopKenya Airways
28h 30mJFK-JNB
R13 806
14/1mar.
1 stopTurkish Airlines
27h 40mJFK-JNB
R15 935
20/4dim.
1 stopTurkish Airlines
28h 00mJFK-JNB
R15 953
15/1mer.
directUnited Airlines
14h 40mEWR-JNB
R20 176
23/12lun.
directUnited Airlines
14h 40mEWR-JNB
R25 771

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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.
3/12mar.
multi-stop
27h 10mJFK-JNB
6/12ven.
multi-stop
29h 40mJNB-JFK
R21 385
3/12mar.
multi-stop
44h 40mJFK-JNB
6/12ven.
multi-stop
29h 40mJNB-JFK
R21 999
5/12jeu.
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 00mJFK-JNB
7/12sam.
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 55mJNB-JFK
R22 125
3/12mar.
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 00mJFK-JNB
5/12jeu.
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 55mJNB-JFK
R24 038
3/12mar.
multi-stopKenya Airways
19h 05mJFK-JNB
4/12mer.
multi-stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
R24 670
4/12mer.
multi-stopKenya Airways
19h 25mJFK-JNB
6/12ven.
multi-stopKenya Airways
29h 40mJNB-JFK
R27 936
4/12mer.
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
27h 15mEWR-JNB
7/12sam.
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
34h 30mJNB-EWR
R34 072
5/12jeu.
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
27h 20mEWR-JNB
17/12mar.
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
34h 25mJNB-EWR
R34 884
6/12ven.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
40h 20mLGA-JNB
17/12mar.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
34h 53mJNB-LGA
R36 166
4/12mer.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 50mEWR-JNB
6/12ven.
directUnited Airlines
16h 15mJNB-EWR
R38 800

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