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Among airlines operating New York to Johannesburg 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.

Flights from New York to Johannesburg may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA), with arrivals available at Johannesburg area airports such as Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and 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
• Ethiopian Air: 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.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Johannesburg:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,070 round-trip via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), 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 most commonly connect through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 25% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 11% of one-stop connections

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) 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 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.

Night is the busiest departure period on New York to Johannesburg flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 11:48 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 12:48 pm.

The flight takes about 14h 58m.

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.

A nonstop flight from New York to Johannesburg takes 14h 58m, covering 7,972 miles.

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 are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $769, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 50m, compared with 21h 05m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 21h 55m via Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Johannesburg 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.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) — daily rates from around $7:

· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) — daily rates from around $4:

· Europcar
· Budget
· Hertz
· Bluu
· Woodford

Round-trip flights from New York to Johannesburg 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.