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| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO NEW YORK FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | February | 11% cheaper | Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York costs on average just R15 008 in February |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO NEW YORK FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | August | 20% more expensive | It costs about R20 218 for flights to New York from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO NEW YORK FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | December | 274% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to New York from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month |
Best One-Way Price | R7 991 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | R13 165 |
Fastest flight time | 20h 35m |
Popular in | August |
The best time to plan to fly to New York to go sightseeing would be when the temperature is not unbearable and the chance of rain is only moderate. Considering those guidelines, April, May, or September seem like the best times of year to plan your visit.
We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to New York 63 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to New York for R16 754.
Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near New York is possible. If you are planning a flight to New York, consider booking flights to New York Skyports SPB Airport (3 km from New York city centre), New York LaGuardia Airport (10 km from New York city centre), Newark Airport (17 km from New York city centre) or New Windsor Stewart Airport (83 km from New York city centre).
New York LaGuardia Airport has an average price of R6 341 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting New York. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.
Yes, you can travel to Chinatown via a flight to Newark airport in New York (Chinatown is 15,4 km from the airport).
The airport which is nearest to Times Square is Newark. It is 17,5 km away and is in New York.
Prices for flights to New York are updated daily.
There are 15 operators available for flights to New York as of July 2025.
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to New York.
The required travel and health documents for your New York trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
Finding the right flight to New York is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to New York quick and easy, saving you time and money.
Flights to New York with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.
momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight to New York.
Yes. momondo can track flight prices for New York and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.