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Cheapest return flight
R14 256
Typical prices: R13 986-R19 265
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JNB - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R15 649
Typical prices: R15 342-R22 652
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Sat 20/10Thu 25/10
JNB - EWR • Direct
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Cheap Flights to New York

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to New York

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Jan 24
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 16:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
15:00 - 8:20JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R14 256Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 8:20JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R14 256Etihad Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 13
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 6:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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13:45 - 0:25JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R14 288Kenya Airways
Sat, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 13
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 16:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
20:05 - 7:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
R14 400British Airways
Wed, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 15
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 14:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
23:20 - 10:25JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
R14 400British Airways
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 7:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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13:45 - 10:55JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R14 432Kenya Airways
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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20:15 - 18:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
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11:30 - 19:40JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R14 544Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 22:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
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8:35 - 19:40JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R14 624Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7
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23:00 - 19:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:55 - 3:55JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 00m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole
R14 785Ethiopian Air
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 19:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EWR Newark
35h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:15 - 3:55EWR  Newark-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 40m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole
R14 849Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to New York flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to New York with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to New York?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is the cheapest route at R14 256 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to New York?

A return flight to New York costs R15 814 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R15 188, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R17 328.

What is the cheapest day to fly to New York?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to New York at R15 762 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R17 732.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly to New York with an average price of R14 336 return.
  • August (R17 283) and July (R17 235) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New York?

Morning flights to New York are the cheapest at R15 794 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R17 363.

What is a good deal for flights to New York?

Flights under R13 986 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to New York at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R13 584
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When are flights to New York the cheapest?

Flights to New York are cheapest 3 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 2% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to New York

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R8 922
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

When to book flights to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to New York, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer amenities on their flight to New York?

    By upgrading to Business Class with British Airways, you can take advantage of a suite featuring a private door, easy access to the aisle from each seat, a fully flat bed, and an expansive 18.5-inch entertainment screen. Additionally, you will be provided with amenities like WiFi and PC/USB power, and bedding provided.

  • Which New York Airport is closest to Manhattan?

    The airport closest to Manhattan is LaGuardia Airport (LGA). It is located in the district of Queens in New York City, and is approximately 13 km (about 8 miles) from the heart of Manhattan. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority  (MTA) offers frequent services like Q47, Q48, Q70 SBS, Q72, and M60 SBS, connecting LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan, Queens, and other destinations, with access to subway connections.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at New York?

    United Airlines operates the most flights from South Africa to New York at 10 per week, and for this route United Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to New York. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve New York?

    Flights to New York arrive at: Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

  • Which airports serve New York and the surrounding area?

    Flights to New York can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of New York include Newark (EWR), Teterboro (TEB) and Caldwell Wright (CDW). These airports are not in New York itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

  • How long are direct flights to New York from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to New York varies depending on your departure city:
    • from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport: 15h 35m
    • from Cape Town: 15h 15m

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to New York?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to New York are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R14 256 return

  • How many flights serve New York?

    New York receives 1 flights per day and 10 per week from across the world. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport has the most flights to New York with 7 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to New York is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to New York is around R13 986 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

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

    Last-minute fares to New York – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 1% above the average return fare of R15 814.

Your guide to booking New York flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to New York, aim to book around 3 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 2% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to New York, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R13 986 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to New York in September. Return fares historically average R14 336 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to R1 570 per return. Morning flights to New York average R15 794 compared to R17 363 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to New York, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, United Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, SWISS includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Egyptair includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in New York, a few great places to start are Times Square, New York City Center, and Park Avenue. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • Flying with American Airlines to New York will allow you to take one personal item and one carry-on bag with you onto your flight. Your personal item can be maximum 45 x 35 x 20 cm and your carry-on can’t exceed 56 x 36 x 23 cm. You can also have up to one checked in bags for your flight, with a maximum weight of 23 kg and 158 cm.
  • If you are travelling with children, then American Airlines offer one checked-in bag for the infant for the same price as the adult’s, plus one pushchair and one car seat is included in the ticket that can be checked-in for free. Infants under the age of 2 years travel for free and must fly in the lap of the parent. Infants less than 7 days old have to have a completed Passenger Medical form for them to travel.
  • Flying long-haul with Emirates in Economy offers a wide variety of entertainment options, a menu to choose your meals and drinks from, as well as an amenity kit to ensure you have a well rested flight. The amenity kit includes a pair of socks, a toothbrush and toothpaste, as well as an eye mask to help you drift off to sleep.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to New York

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to New York? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3658 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,4Crew
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
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Good service. I wish there was more legroom. The food could be improved with additional options.

8,0 ExcellentRekha, Aug 2026
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Good service. I wish there was more legroom. The food could be improved with additional options.

It was very exlent flight and thanks a lot kayak

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The seats were very comfortable and spacious. The entertainment was amazing, and so was the food!

First time flying Emirates and business class. What a civilized way to travel, everything was wonderful organized and relaxing. Thank you for providing the best first impression!

Vegetarian food was unpalatable! Definitely need to look into this. The crew were prompt and helpful and the flight as one would want was uneventful. It was a comfortable flight, with new aircraft more legroom and seating space. Would recommend travel with Emirates to others as well.

One hour before landing was the most scary part of my life. The plane just dropped from the air . No explanation or apologies from the captain. Women and children screaming everywhere. Would like to know what happened

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

The crew was fantastic and the over flight was perfect as well.

They shld provide food. Between food they are giving 10 hours gap which is toooo much

After going through security and waiting for the flight at the gate, there was no access to bathrooms and no place to charge a phone while waiting for the flight. But once I was on the plane, everything was very good.

The qatar airways flights were great, the code share with Indigo could have been a lot better. There is no option for web check in, there is not information on the tickets for the INDIGO PNR this caused a problem with security letting us into the airport. The indigo staff did not even want us to line up before they opened the counters. There is not option on the indigo flgith to request special meals.

I like is everything is good seets are little uncomfortable during the long flight ✈️ Doha to us , luggage 🧳 came too late overall very nice thank you for all

Nothing I knew what I was getting into ; no complaints when on string budget

The food was terrible The flight attendance was sloppy and late with everything!! Never again

I didn’t expect American Airlines. I excepted QTAR AIR LINES. From KAYAK we are booking so in the kayak site it showed qathar air lines but operating American Airlines. I don’t like .

Flight was late to take off Plane broke down Had to move everyone to another plane Told we weren’t going to LGA but Newark Also told we would be taken to NY But United lied and we ended up at Newark at 2 in the morning Horrible experience. And the experience of trying to get compensation from United is just as bad. They could not care less about their passengers Never again!

We were Polaris passengers and found the service poor. The food was ok but the flight attendants were not attentive and rushed the service.

There was no room in overhead bin to place our luggage despite we had tree seats. It means a lot of people had more than 1 carry on bags. When I asked a crew member to help she said that it was not her responsibility.

Food was very very bad! Same flight from US was amazing with great food but the food prepared for the flight from Cape Town to New York was not eatable. The crew also did not smile once. They all looked like it was a shift they had not signed up for but were forced to take. :(

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

Wheelchair assistance was not complete. The person left me at the departure gate without informing the groundstaff of my requirements. I had to walk to the departure counter to ask for help to reach the plane door. The crew informed me that in future they were not allowed to help passengers like me, senior citizen and Wheelchair passenger with placing their carry on bags in the overhead compartments!

Less packaged foods in between meals Appreciated fruits cheese platters ice cream

Flight was canceled and United offered zero assistance. Left many of us in an unsafe situation

Very bumpy flight & the crew was not happy to be there

The flight itself was fine and the pilots were great. The crew was awful - the purser WOULD NOT SHUT UP, they ran out of food, I would not serve the “beef” dinner option to my dog. The boarding process was a clusterfuck-no announcements were made about boarding groups, and when we did get on the plane, attendants were blocking the aisles taking orders for the premier lounge and not letting the poors get to their seats

Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

accomodating check in staff, friendly flight crew ( a crew member was speaking tactlessly and was overfamiliar with passengers

On arrival to JFK it to 3.5hrs to clear immigration, as only 3 booths open. Almost missed connection

Narelle and Victor were amazing and delivered 1st class customer service

The crew on both flights were courteous and professional. The flights were smooth and on time. Great experience overall. There could have been at least a drink on the flight's JFK - JAX leg.

I didn’t like that I had to be pulled aside to be searched in front of people like a criminal. Even if you had to search people create a room no in front of people. It’s not decent at all. I love to fly with virgin always.

Flight delayed over two hours, very little communication from staff then had to wait 2.25 hrs to clear passport control. Had arrangements for evening ruined as a result.

Goin to Kenya from JFK was great. I was able to tell I needed help as I can not fly long distances in the economy idea of a middle seat. I became aware on a flight to paris where after the flight for about a month I had a pain in my right leg I feared might be a potential aneurysm + a weak bladder. Coming back at baggage check-in a let the attendant know and she changed me to an aisle, On check-in at the gate they asked if I paid extra for that seat and i said no and I told them what happened the lady downstairs just changed my flight seat and sent me to the gate to wait, the guy then said no the seat is a (I forgot the exact word he used) for sale seat and I said well she did not tell me that downstairs and then he said someone else had this seat and I said she was looking at the same computer screen earlier and I told her my conditionand she changed my seat. He sai come back later ans he'll see what he can do. I came back and he said the plane is filling up fast there was nothing he could do. On the flight there was an open aisle seat that I was able to take (a little earlier than the attendance liked I would admit - but the door was closed and we were about to take off) on. It turns out the seat was not "sold" because the tv screen and control were not working - no sound and no movies - they attendants said they tried to reboot but nothing fixed and it turned out someone knew the condition and just didn't tell me. It's embarrassing to have to tell everyone you see that you have an issue especially at airport gates where it seems everyone's impatient tempers are on full tilt. Beyond this the flight crew were professional and great -food was as good as airplane food can be (I have not yet tried business class to compare) and it was hot too. I will fly Kenyan Air again and recommend to whoever will listen. If you have a policy or mechanism on the Kenyan side I would appreciate knowing ahead of time what my options are. On the JFK side knowing I was a senior and had an issue got better attention. Thank You.

Flight was on time. Crew was amazing, minimal announcement interruptions, clean facilities and spaces.

Flight delay from Nairobi to JFK causing me to miss my connection. While at NBO waiting more than 5 hours for departure, no Kenyan Air representative made any announcement as to why the delay or when a new time would be given.

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

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