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Find cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg from $541

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Johannesburg departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals 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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12:40 pm - 10:30 amJFK-JNB
39h 50m1 stop
6:05 pm - 4:40 amJNB-JFK
40h 35m1 stop
$819Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 10
10:00 pm - 3:55 amJFK-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
11:00 pm - 8:00 pmJNB-JFK
27h 00m2 stops
$840Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 18
11:00 am - 8:05 pmJFK-JNB
27h 05m1 stop
9:40 pm - 9:00 amJNB-JFK
41h 20m1 stop
$872SAUDIA
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Sun, May 5 - Sat, May 11
11:00 am - 7:30 amJFK-JNB
38h 30m1 stop
9:40 pm - 9:00 amJNB-JFK
41h 20m1 stop
$922SAUDIA
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Mon, May 6 - Mon, May 13
1:45 pm - 10:55 amJFK-JNB
39h 10m1 stop
1:15 am - 7:35 amJNB-JFK
36h 20m1 stop
$1,001Kenya Airways
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Fri, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 7
1:45 pm - 3:50 pmJFK-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
10:45 am - 7:35 amJNB-JFK
26h 50m1 stop
$1,027Kenya Airways
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Fri, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 13
12:00 pm - 7:10 amJFK-JNB
37h 10m1 stop
9:45 pm - 9:00 amJNB-JFK
41h 15m1 stop
$1,077Egypt Air
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Mon, May 6 - Sun, Jun 2
12:30 am - 7:10 amJFK-JNB
24h 40m2 stops
1:15 am - 7:35 amJNB-JFK
36h 20m1 stop
$1,094
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Wed, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 29
12:00 pm - 7:10 amJFK-JNB
37h 10m1 stop
9:45 pm - 9:00 amJNB-JFK
41h 15m1 stop
$1,099Egypt Air
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, Jun 5
6:20 pm - 7:10 amJFK-JNB
30h 50m3 stops
12:10 pm - 7:35 amJNB-JFK
25h 25m1 stop
$1,102
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Wed, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 23

Flights from New York to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What is the cheapest New York to Johannesburg flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from New York to Johannesburg.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from New York to Johannesburg cost $1,147 and was between Newark Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,406.

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

The average price of all flights from New York to Johannesburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from New York to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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 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 September, where tickets cost $1,122 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,548 and $1,535 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Johannesburg, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Egypt Air offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $541. KAYAK users also found New York to Johannesburg round-trip flights on Turkish Airlines from $819 and on Ethiopian Air from $840.

Which airlines fly non-stop between New York and Johannesburg?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from New York to Johannesburg.
There is just one airline that flies from New York to Johannesburg direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $1,281.

How many flights are there between New York and Johannesburg per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from New York and lands in Johannesburg, with an average flight time of 15h 00m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and Johannesburg?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York to Johannesburg take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 14h 35m.

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Cheapest flight

$541
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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to Johannesburg

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Johannesburg was $541 for a one-way ticket and $819 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?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance 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.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/3Fri
1 stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
$541
5/15Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 05mJFK-JNB
$627
5/5Sun
3 stops
53h 55mSWF-JNB
$653
5/3Fri
3 stops
51h 55mJFK-JNB
$681
5/20Mon
2 stopsEthiopian Air
23h 55mJFK-JNB
$721
5/3Fri
2 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 10mEWR-JNB
$725
5/3Fri
3 stopsRwandAir
35h 30mJFK-JNB
$793
5/9Thu
1 stopBrussels Airlines
31h 00mEWR-JNB
$840
6/9Sun
1 stopBrussels Airlines
28h 40mJFK-JNB
$900
7/10Wed
2 stopsRwandAir
33h 00mJFK-JNB
$916

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Last minute flights from New York to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/28Sun
multi-stopSAUDIA
27h 05mJFK-JNB
5/13Mon
multi-stopSAUDIA
41h 20mJNB-JFK
$901
4/28Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 10mEWR-JNB
5/8Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 45mJNB-EWR
$995
4/29Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
33h 05mJFK-JNB
5/3Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
41h 40mJNB-JFK
$1,039
5/1Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
20h 05mJFK-JNB
7/24Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
21h 30mJNB-JFK
$1,115
4/28Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
39h 10mJFK-JNB
5/12Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
$1,146
5/1Wed
multi-stop
34h 30mJFK-JNB
6/19Wed
multi-stop
29h 45mJNB-JFK
$1,163
5/1Wed
multi-stop
37h 10mJFK-JNB
5/8Wed
multi-stop
30h 45mJNB-JFK
$1,172
5/1Wed
multi-stopEtihad Airways
28h 00mJFK-JNB
7/25Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
29h 20mJNB-JFK
$1,185
4/29Mon
multi-stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
5/1Wed
multi-stopEgypt Air
41h 15mJNB-JFK
$1,231
4/29Mon
multi-stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
5/1Wed
multi-stopEgypt Air
41h 15mJNB-JFK
$1,243

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