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Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg from R9 555

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Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 3:55
JFK
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JNB
23h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 20:00
JNB
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JFK
27h 10m
2 stops
R13 827Ethiopian Air
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:45 - 3:55
EWR
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 19:45
JNB
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EWR
26h 55m
2 stops
R13 827Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 20
British Airways Logo
8:05 - 10:25
JFK
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JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 13:35
JNB
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JFK
21h 35m
1 stop
R13 859British Airways
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 11
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 15:50
JFK
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 7:35
JNB
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JFK
20h 35m
1 stop
R13 875Kenya Airways
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:45 - 7:35
JFK
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JNB
26h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:40
JNB
-
JFK
27h 40m
1 stop
R13 891Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 24
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 15:50
JFK
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 7:35
JNB
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JFK
20h 35m
1 stop
R13 907Kenya Airways
Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 21
British Airways Logo
19:10 - 9:25
JFK
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JNB
32h 15m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 15:20
JNB
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JFK
24h 05m
1 stop
R13 939British Airways
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:30 - 8:35
LGA
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JNB
35h 05m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 - 14:37
JNB
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LGA
35h 52m
3 stops
R21 182Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Fri, May 15
Qatar Airways Logo
14:15 - 3:55
LGA
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JNB
30h 40m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 21:12
JNB
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LGA
30h 42m
2 stops
R21 921Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17
Qatar Airways Logo
16:30 - 3:55
LGA
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JNB
29h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 21:12
JNB
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LGA
38h 27m
2 stops
R22 017Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 23

Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Johannesburg

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Ethiopian Air
Apr 13
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 55m
2 stops
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 28
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
R13 827
Ethiopian Air
Feb 16
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 2
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
2 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
R14 100
Ethiopian Air
Apr 28
EWR21:45Newark
24h 10m
2 stops
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 7
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
2 stops
EWR19:45Newark
R14 116

Kenya Airways flights from New York to Johannesburg

Our best Kenya Airways deals on New York to Johannesburg flight tickets
Kenya Airways
May 3
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 17
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 35m
1 stop
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R13 875
Kenya Airways
May 3
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 18
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 35m
1 stop
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R13 907
Kenya Airways
Apr 13
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 30m
1 stop
JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 18
JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 20m
1 stop
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R14 726

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

22:00-3:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

R13 827

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 12/4

21:45-3:55

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

22:50-19:45

2 stops26h 55m

R13 827

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

8:05-10:25

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

22:00-13:35

1 stop21h 35m

R13 859

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

17:00-7:35

1 stop20h 35m

R13 875

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

22:45-7:35

1 stop26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

22:00-19:40

1 stop27h 40m

R13 891

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

17:00-7:35

1 stop20h 35m

R13 907

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/5

19:10-9:25

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

21:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

R13 939

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/5

15:30-8:35

3 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

8:45-14:37

3 stops35h 52m

R21 182

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/3

14:15-3:55

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

20:30-21:12

2 stops30h 42m

R21 921

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/3

16:30-3:55

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

12:45-21:12

2 stops38h 27m

R22 017

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Johannesburg?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Johannesburg. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R18 693. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from New York averaging around R18 725.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Johannesburg is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R25 318. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from New York because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R31 232.

What is the cheapest New York to Johannesburg flight route?

Fly from Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best New York - Johannesburg flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around R20 208 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from New York for as low as R14 180 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Johannesburg flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Johannesburg flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time

14h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Johannesburg

2 airports
The fastest flight from New York to Johannesburg takes 14h 45m
Direct flights go from New York to Johannesburg every day.
There are 2 airports in Johannesburg. From New York there are direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).
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  • How far is New York to Johannesburg by plane?

    The straight-line distance from New York to Johannesburg is 12830,0 km. Typically, this will take 14h 45m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Johannesburg?

    Prices for flights from New York to Johannesburg are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Johannesburg?

    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 from New York to Johannesburg.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Johannesburg trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from New York to Johannesburg

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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R9 394Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 732 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R11 880Free CancellationRating
7,2
951 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R13 622Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 208 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R17 610Free CancellationRating
6,8
293 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R23 045Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 200 reviews
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