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Cheapest round-trip
$1,130
Typical prices: $1,452-$1,981
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/27Tue 10/6
EWR - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,670
Typical prices: $1,556-$2,020
Austrian Airlines, Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/28Tue 10/6
EWR - JNB • Non-stop
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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

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 3:55 am
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:55 am
JNB
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EWR
24h 25m
2 stops
$1,130Ethiopian Air
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 3:55 am
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:45 pm
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
$1,139Ethiopian Air
Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 17
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 3:50 pm
JFK
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 7:35 am
JNB
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JFK
20h 35m
1 stop
$1,161Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 10
Emirates Logo
10:20 pm - 4:15 pm
JFK
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JNB
35h 55m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
1:30 pm - 2:25 pm
JNB
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JFK
30h 55m
1 stop
$1,162Emirates
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 9
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 10:55 am
JFK
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JNB
39h 10m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 pm - 7:35 am
JNB
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JFK
25h 25m
1 stop
$1,163Kenya Airways
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 11:00 am
JFK
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JNB
31h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:55 pm - 10:30 pm
JNB
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JFK
31h 35m
1 stop
$1,164Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 11:00 am
JFK
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JNB
31h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:20 pm - 3:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
25h 40m
1 stop
$1,165Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 16
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 3:50 pm
JFK
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 7:35 am
JNB
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JFK
20h 35m
1 stop
$1,166Kenya Airways
Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 9:40 am
EWR
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JNB
27h 15m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 10:30 pm
JNB
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EWR
39h 00m
2 stops
$1,183Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 9:40 am
EWR
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JNB
27h 15m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 10:30 pm
JNB
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EWR
39h 00m
2 stops
$1,187Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

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?

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 departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg from New York usually cost between $1,350 and $1,886 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,130 on Ethiopian Air (Sep 27-Oct 6).

What is the cheapest New York to Johannesburg 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 costs $1,366 on the route between Newark Airport (EWR) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). It is also the most popular route.

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

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, 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 is February, where tickets cost $1,295 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,758 and $1,696 respectively.

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

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, 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, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Johannesburg

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on EWR

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on JNB

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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Cheapest flight

$584
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from New York to Johannesburg

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Johannesburg was $584 for a one-way ticket and $1,130 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?

    New York is served by 2 major airports and there are 2 airports in Johannesburg. You will leave New York from one of these airports: Newark or New York John F Kennedy Intl. You will be arriving in Johannesburg at one of these airports: Johannesburg Lanseria or Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Johannesburg from New York?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York to Johannesburg.

  • 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from New York to Johannesburg

Cabin class types available on flights from New York to Johannesburg

Cabin classes available on flights from New York to Johannesburg. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.