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10:00 - 13:05EWR-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
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14:30 - 8:00JNB-EWR
24h 30m2 stops
R16 704Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 22
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21:15 - 3:55EWR-JNB
23h 40m2 stops
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23:00 - 19:15JNB-EWR
27h 15m2 stops
R16 791Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 13:05EWR-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:00JNB-EWR
24h 30m2 stops
R17 188Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Dec 29 - Thu, Jan 22
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 0:25JFK-JNB
28h 40m1 stop
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12:10 - 7:35JNB-JFK
25h 25m1 stop
R17 430Kenya Airways
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Fri, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 30
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0:20 - 10:50JFK-JNB
27h 30m1 stop
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19:10 - 18:10JNB-JFK
30h 00m1 stop
R17 638Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 2
Qatar Airways Logo
21:00 - 14:20JFK-JNB
58h 20m2 stops
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13:45 - 8:00JNB-JFK
25h 15m1 stop
R17 655Qatar Airways
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Fri, Nov 28 - Sun, Dec 7
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 0:25JFK-JNB
28h 40m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 7:35JNB-JFK
25h 25m1 stop
R17 707Kenya Airways
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Fri, Mar 27 - Sun, Apr 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:05 - 10:50JFK-JNB
31h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 22:25JNB-JFK
34h 15m1 stop
R17 793Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 2
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21:00 - 3:55JFK-JNB
23h 55m1 stop
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16:50 - 15:00JNB-JFK
29h 10m2 stops
R18 589Qatar Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 3
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19:29 - 17:25LGA-JNB
62h 56m2 stops
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15:05 - 9:47JNB-LGA
25h 42m2 stops
R25 540United Airlines
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Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Jan 14
EWR10:00Newark
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 22
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 30m
2 stops
EWR8:00Newark
R16 704
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 11
EWR21:15Newark
23h 40m
2 stops
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 26
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 15m
2 stops
EWR19:15Newark
R16 791
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Ethiopian Air
Dec 29
EWR10:00Newark
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 22
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 30m
2 stops
EWR8:00Newark
R17 188
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Etihad Airways flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Etihad Airways
Nov 30
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 9
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 35m
1 stop
JFK15:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
R17 361
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Etihad Airways
Apr 13
JFK15:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 35m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 27
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 10m
1 stop
JFK9:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
R17 413
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Etihad Airways
Nov 8
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 8
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 30m
1 stop
JFK8:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 191
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 25 October 2025.
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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 14/1

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

14:30-8:00

2 stops24h 30m

R16 704

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 11/11

21:15-3:55

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

23:00-19:15

2 stops27h 15m

R16 791

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 29/12

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

14:30-8:00

2 stops24h 30m

R17 188

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/3

13:45-0:25

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

12:10-7:35

1 stop25h 25m

R17 430

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/11

0:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

R17 638

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

21:00-14:20

2 stops58h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

13:45-8:00

1 stop25h 15m

R17 655

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/3

13:45-0:25

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

12:10-7:35

1 stop25h 25m

R17 707

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

19:10-22:25

1 stop34h 15m

R17 793

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/11

21:00-3:55

1 stop23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

16:50-15:00

2 stops29h 10m

R18 589

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 30/1

19:29-17:25

2 stops62h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

15:05-9:47

2 stops25h 42m

R25 540

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around R19 056, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of April, then departing from New York during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R20 232.

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

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Friday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as R26 744. 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 R33 464.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R18 911 when looking at flights departing at midday. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in the afternoon when prices are around R30 594.

What is the cheapest New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R21 923 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York for as low as R15 909 on momondo.

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

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

Can stopping save me money on New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 48% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

How have New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 23% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found

R20 543

Fastest flight time

14h 40m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York in the past 72 hours is R20 543. The best return flight deal from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R26 570.
The fastest flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 14h 40m
Direct flights go from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is United Airlines..
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  • How far is New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?

    New York and Johannesburg OR Tambo are 12841,3 km apart from one another. 18h 30m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

    Prices for flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport refresh daily.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 115Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 657 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R14 548Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 028 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 983Free CancellationRating
7,2
878 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R18 962Free CancellationRating
6,8
285 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R23 571Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 002 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

    United Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, operating 6 flights/week on average for this route. A good United Airlines flight deal for New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport starts from R23 571 round-trip, up to an average price of R31 359. Our users have rated United Airlines at 7,4/10.

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