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You can find a selection of direct flights between New York and Johannesburg, with them typically being serviced by United Airlines. Many flights also require a layover, which is often in cities like Amsterdam or London. If you opt for a flight with a layover, it may be serviced by Delta or Lufthansa.

Driving is usually one of the quickest ways to go from the city center to Newark Liberty Airport, as it only takes between 30 and 35min depending on traffic. There is public transportation as well, like bus lines 107 and 37, which will get you to the airport in around 1h.

You can drive from O.R. Tambo International Airport to the city center, which typically takes anywhere from 20 to 25min. Public transportation is available as well, such as the North/South Line bus, which will bring you to the city center in around 35min.

O.R. Tambo International Airport has several offices for major car rental agencies located directly on-site, including options such as Avis, Hertz, and Thrifty. Each of these companies has desks that can be found in the Arrivals terminal. They also keep their fleets directly on airport property, making it easy to grab your vehicle after your flight has landed.

Among airlines operating New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ethiopian Air: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between New York and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $596 round-trip via Dublin (DUB), compared to $1,733 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 25% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 11% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,495 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,629, a difference of $134. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Eastgate Shopping Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 15h 01m, covering 7,979 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 11:51 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 12:51 pm.

The flight takes about 15h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of $1,504. Book 2 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $778, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 29m, compared with 20h 51m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 21h 08m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 6 hours ahead of New York (South Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $1,188 to $1,884, with an average of $1,504 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,188 counts as a good deal.