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$524 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Johannesburg

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$971
Typical prices: $1,141-$1,606
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/9Thu 4/16
EWR - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,437
Typical prices: $1,335-$1,612
United Airlines
Thu 1/15Thu 1/22
EWR - JNB • Non-stop
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Arrive early at Newark for smooth departure.
Use the Gautrain for secure transfer from JNB.
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Cheapest • from $988 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Johannesburg

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 3:55 am
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:55 am
JNB
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EWR
24h 25m2 stops
$971Ethiopian Air
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Apr 14
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11:00 am - 1:05 pm
EWR
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JNB
20h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:55 am
JNB
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EWR
24h 25m2 stops
$988Ethiopian Air
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 10:50 am
EWR
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JNB
27h 25m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 11:30 pm
JNB
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EWR
34h 20m1 stop
$1,020Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 30
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12:25 am - 10:50 am
EWR
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JNB
27h 25m1 stop
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7:05 pm - 10:30 pm
JNB
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EWR
34h 25m1 stop
$1,021Turkish Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
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10:00 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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JNB
27h 20m1 stop
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9:50 am - 9:00 am
JNB
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JFK
30h 10m1 stop
$1,077Etihad Airways
Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, Apr 30
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 3:50 pm
JFK
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JNB
20h 05m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 7:35 am
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JFK
20h 35m1 stop
$1,078Kenya Airways
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Mar 1
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1:45 pm - 3:50 pm
JFK
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JNB
19h 05m1 stop
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12:05 pm - 6:35 am
JNB
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JFK
25h 30m1 stop
$1,079Kenya Airways
Fri, Feb 13 - Thu, Feb 26
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12:45 pm - 7:10 am
JFK
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JNB
35h 25m1 stop
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8:30 pm - 10:20 pm
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JFK
32h 50m1 stop
$1,083Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 28
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10:00 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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JNB
27h 20m1 stop
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9:50 am - 3:25 pm
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JFK
36h 35m1 stop
$1,086Etihad Airways
Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 2
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7:50 pm - 7:05 am
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JNB
28h 15m3 stops
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7:45 pm - 5:58 pm
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29h 13m3 stops
$1,208Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Johannesburg flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in April.

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

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

The cheapest return flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport costs $1,437 on the route between Newark Airport (EWR) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For New York to Johannesburg, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to New York, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport is April, where tickets cost $1,102 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,654 and $1,612 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Johannesburg

 
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EWR

For a smooth departure from EWR, arrive early due to often long security lines. Check current wait times on the airport website.

JNB

Use the Gautrain for a secure transfer from JNB to Johannesburg. It runs between 5:30am and 8:30pm with frequent service.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$524
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to 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 New York to Johannesburg flights

  • What different kinds of flights are usually offered between New York and Johannesburg?

    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.

  • How can I easily travel from the city center to Newark Liberty Airport?

    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.

  • What are my options for going from O.R. Tambo International Airport to the city center?

    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.

  • Can I rent a car directly from O.R. Tambo International Airport?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $524 for a one-way ticket and $971 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    There are 3 airports in New York (Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, and New York LaGuardia.) and only 1 airport in Johannesburg (Johannesburg OR Tambo). The cheapest flights are generally found on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Johannesburg are Emirates and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,380 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 $1,747 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 round-trip 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,188 or less one-way and $1,566 or less round-trip.
  • When you fly from New York, there are several different airports that you can depart from. There is John F. Kennedy (JFK) which can be found around 17 miles to the east of the city center, as well as Newark Liberty (EWR), which is approximately 13 miles west of downtown New York. There is also LaGuardia (LGA), which can be found around 10 miles to the north of the city center.
  • To have some of your belongings stored after you have landed at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), you will want to head to the Lock-Up Luggage desk in the International Terminal. Rates are offered based on the size of your items and how long you will be storing them.
  • Those that have an early departure from John F. Kennedy may want to sleep directly at the airport to be sure that they get enough rest. There are a few lodging options, including the Sleep Pods found in Terminal 5, as well as the iconic TWA Hotel that can be reached from anywhere in the airport by the AirTrain.
  • Consider treating yourself to a bit of pampering while waiting for your flight to board at Newark Liberty and head to the Departure Spa that is in Terminal C. You can choose from a variety of services, including massages, manicures, and pedicures.
  • LaGuardia Airport has a few different lounges that passengers can enjoy before their flight takes off. For example, there is the Centurion Lounge in Terminal B, as well as the Delta Sky Club in Terminals C and D.

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

 
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9070 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
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Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

4.0 OkayJessica, Dec 2025
EWR - LAS
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Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

Flight and crew were great. United didn't inform crew of immigration process which was disappointing!

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Friendly and professional flight crew. Aside from departure delay after boarding, easy flight and smooth landing.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Food was poorly timed and not good.. Hand held snacks, really. I kept asking for water and never got any. Service was rushed for a 7-hour flight.

Boarding was organized. Old plane. Seat fairly comfortable. Business Class much too large so you don’t receive as much attention as you should considering what you pay for the seat.

I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

The food should improve! And The flight should leave on time and not make the traveler wait.

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

Worse worse worse, i would not recommend this airline to anyone. Istanbul airport maybe State of the Art facility but staff is rude, only works if they get tips, and they push you to give tips even though my family had spent $50 in tips. Airline staff doesn't speak english so you really can't understand them. It was a nightmare travelling with Turkish. Never again.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

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.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

I was sleeping during dinner service, no one bothered to offer meal later, I remained hungry….until I got a morning sandwich!

Very caring crew on board. Didn’t have dinner as I was sleeping. Was seating in the emergency row so I had comfortable leg room

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

Crew were fantastic can’t fault them at all. Couldn’t do enough for us

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

They’ve lost my bag and I have no way of really getting in touch with anyone and have received no updates.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

The entertainment selection was ok, but overall not bad! The crew was great.

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