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Cheapest round-trip
$1,111
Typical prices: $1,094-$1,398
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/8Mon 9/21
JFK - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,670
Typical prices: $1,605-$2,000
Egyptair, Austrian Airlines
Fri 8/14Mon 8/31
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

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 21
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 12:15 am
JFK
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JNB
28h 30m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 7:35 am
JNB
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JFK
20h 35m
1 stop
$1,111Kenya Airways
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 3:50 pm
JFK
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 am - 7:35 am
JNB
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JFK
36h 20m
1 stop
$1,113Kenya Airways
Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 10
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 12:15 am
JFK
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JNB
28h 30m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 pm - 6:35 am
JNB
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JFK
25h 30m
1 stop
$1,116Kenya Airways
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 10:55 am
JFK
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JNB
38h 10m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 pm - 6:35 am
JNB
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JFK
25h 30m
1 stop
$1,123Kenya Airways
Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 9:10 am
JFK
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JNB
30h 40m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 7:35 am
JNB
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JFK
36h 20m
1 stop
$1,126Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - 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
$1,132Kenya Airways
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 pm - 8:10 pm
EWR
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JNB
39h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:10 pm
JNB
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EWR
27h 20m
2 stops
$1,202Ethiopian Air
Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 3:55 am
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 7:45 pm
JNB
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EWR
41h 25m
2 stops
$1,211Ethiopian Air
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 8:20 am
LGA
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JNB
34h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 2:36 pm
JNB
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LGA
34h 51m
3 stops
$1,334Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
Qatar Airways Logo
2:17 pm - 8:40 am
LGA
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JNB
35h 23m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:20 pm - 5:42 pm
JNB
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LGA
28h 22m
2 stops
$1,621Qatar Airways
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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?

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.

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 $1,710 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 December, where tickets cost $110 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $817 and $814 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. 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

 
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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$629
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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Johannesburg was $629 for a one-way ticket and $1,111 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.

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