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Cheapest round-trip
$789
Overall average: $859
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Tue 2/24Tue 3/3
JNB - EWR • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$909
Typical prices: $848-$1,128
United Airlines
Tue 2/17Fri 2/27
JNB - EWR • Non-stop
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The AirTrain connects EWR to NJ Transit and Amtrak.
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Cheapest • from $793 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to New York (JNB-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to New York 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to New York

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
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7:35 pm - 4:15 pm
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EWR
27h 40m
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5:45 pm - 7:35 am
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JNB
30h 50m
2 stops
$789Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, May 5
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10:50 pm - 7:45 pm
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
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9:45 pm - 3:55 am
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
$793Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 17
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7:25 pm - 6:55 pm
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JFK
29h 30m
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7:10 pm - 7:00 am
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29h 50m
1 stop
$799American Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Fri, Feb 27
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11:00 pm - 6:55 pm
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JFK
26h 55m
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8:55 pm - 3:55 am
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24h 00m
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$803Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 15 - Fri, Mar 20
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12:05 pm - 7:35 am
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25h 30m
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1:45 pm - 12:25 am
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28h 40m
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$806Kenya Airways
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 10
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7:35 pm - 11:20 am
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22h 45m
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9:05 am - 10:25 am
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19h 20m
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$808British Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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7:35 pm - 11:20 am
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9:05 pm - 7:35 am
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28h 30m
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$809British Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
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9:50 am - 3:25 pm
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JFK
36h 35m
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3:45 pm - 8:20 am
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34h 35m
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$821Etihad Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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10:00 pm - 4:15 pm
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24h 15m
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$853Delta
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11
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10:00 pm - 5:22 pm
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to New York flights

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

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York costs $812 on the route between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and Newark Airport (EWR). It is also the most popular route.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is February, where tickets cost $852 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $992 and $981 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $866 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Flight from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg 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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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to New York flights

  • Consider booking your flight from Johannesburg to New York EWR of your final destination is in New Jersey. The airport is very convenient for connections to New Jersey. New Jersey Transit gives passengers a relatively easy option to connect between the two.

    What are the popular layover cities for flights from Johannesburg to New York?

  • There are multiple airlines providing direct flights from Johannesburg to New York, as well as connecting flights with layovers in various destinations. The stopover options depend on the airline and the specific airport you're flying into. Common layover cities for connecting flights on this route include London Heathrow (LHR), Nairobi (NBO), and Boston (BOS).

    Are there public transportation options from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manhattan?

  • Yes. Several public transportation options exist to complete the journey from JFK to Manhattan. A subway service runs from the airport to Manhattan. Take the JFK AirTrain from the airport to get to the closest subway station, Jamaica Station. From here, you can use the subway to get into Midtown. Alternatively, you can ride on the buses. From the airport, ride on the Q3 bus from JFK's Terminal 5 to get to Jamaica Station. From here, take QM express bus to get to Manhattan.

    Do airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York offer assistance services to passengers with special needs?

  • Yes, airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York, including United Airlines, Kenya Airways, and British Airways, assist passengers with special needs. Each airline flying on this route offers wheelchair assistance services to passengers with limited mobility. You can request this service by visiting your airline's check-in counter. These airlines also have airport attendants who will help you with your bags through the gate areas. They will also help you when boarding, disembarking, or moving to and from seats.

    Which airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York have better pet-friendly policies?

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York was $526 for a one-way ticket and $789 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and New York?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to New York from Johannesburg.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to New York?

    On your way to New York, you’ll fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo. You’ll be landing in one of New York’s 3 airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

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

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to New York flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to New York?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to New York on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to New York, Emirates or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to New York are Emirates and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,264 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $882 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Johannesburg to New York.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to New York?

    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 New York from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,029 or less one-way and $904 or less round-trip.
  • Consider booking American Airlines if you want to fly with your pet. The airline allows pets, including small dogs and cats, to fly in the cabin. The pet should be in an FDA-approved kennel. American Airlines recommends soft-sided kennels of 18 x 11 x 11 inches but also accepts hard-sided kennels of 19 x 13 x 9 inches. Your pet should remain in the kennel and beneath the seat in front of you throughout the flight.
  • Flights from Johannesburg to New York land at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York La Guardia Airport (LGA), or New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Out of the three airports in New York, JFK is the best to fly into if you’re looking to get more flight options.
  • Consider flying into La Guardia Airport if you're looking to avoid long queues at your arrival airport. LGA is usually less crowded than JFK and EWR. Therefore, you won't find long queues in LGA as in the other airports.
  • Flights from Johannesburg to New York usually depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). The airport is the primary airport for international travel into and out of South Africa. JNB also serves the country’s capital, Pretoria.
  • Consider flying with Delta or American Airlines when traveling from Johannesburg to New York JFK. The airport is a hub for these airlines; flying with them on this route will give you more flight options.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Johannesburg to New York

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3490 reviews
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

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.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

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

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Air travel sucks. It continues to be awful for all airlines. No shame on delta alone.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

I went to washroom twice and once there was no toilet seat cover and the other no toilet paper at all. I don't think it was ever replenished or checked before we boarded as it was very early on in the flight.

Premium economy is like the forgotten class. Aside from meal service never saw a flight attendant. Any additional beverages required going to the very back of the plane to request and there was rarely an attendant there. Seat leg / foot rest hardly elevates and not well suite for someone under 5’6. Bulky armrests

I paid for a business class ticket on Delta. It was sourced to Virgin Atlantic. They changed out the aircraft which had fewer upper class tickets. Even though I'd checked into the lounge, was receiving alerts via kayak about the delay and changes; no one informed me that the seat would be changed - until I attempted to board and was told that I would have an economy seat or they could search to put me on another airline. Even the flight crew were informed of this change (10 passengers were bumped out of Upper Class) around 2 pm (1400) time. Hours would have helped to consider alternatives instead of making a last minute change. There needs to be compensation from both Delta and Virgin given this change in service/experience.

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

For some reason, I couldn't choose my seat. The airline gave me a seat when I got there. Not happy about that. Otherwise, everything else was great!

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

One of the best airlines that I flew on, the flight attendants were very attentive and professional.

HORRIBLE, my initial flight was cancelled, they made me pay $200 extra dollars and that got cancelled as well! After 6 cancellations I decided to get a refund because I needed to get home to my babies. Out of $1000+ dollars they offered me only $40 in refund! Totally unacceptable! The flight that they cancelled I was able to fly it on another airline. I had to spend $400 on one way tickets just to get home! I’m still getting the runaround.

I wish there were outlets to charge my iPhone. The crew was great; we had a female pilot who was great with explaining what was happening and delays,

It was good, although we could not get our preferred seats, we did enjoy the whole experience from Costa Rica. I still don't understand why our luggage is not the first to come out at the band.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

Very turbulent trip made it pretty bearable, plus the lack of refreshments served and the lack of any air conditioning before takeoff which took an hour or more.

For an expensive flight to another country, United has a lot of nerve serving pretzels and no meals (unless, of course, you want to buy something to eat). Unacceptable.

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

We boarded late. The crew at the airport was dismissive. The seat cushion on the plane was uncomfortable.

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

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

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.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

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.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

I was in a bulkhead seat and my tray table wasn't level. Eating was difficult.

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

Well unfortunately our connecting was cancelled and next flight delayed. Was in airport 9 hours. Flight itself was good. I’m sure it was a FAA problem.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

1. The website didn’t allow me to checkin from London as I have Bangladesh passport with US permanent resident card. This pushed me to sit with my wife in the middle of two aisle seats, terrible experience! 2. BA should allow within 24 hours to checkin with other passport holders to choose better seats. A 2nd verification of travel documents can be done at the desk about immigration status. 3. Food options were poor for vegetarian passengers, try to introduce healthy options avoiding carb-dense food ingredients.

It was perfect. The service was exceptional. I would never want to cross the Atlantic in anyone else's sardine tins.

I paid for full WIFI- it was terrible, kept being in and out could not listen to a podcast

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