Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg from R9 917

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 746, 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 February, then departing from New York during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R21 403.

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as R25 257. On the other hand, Saturday 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 R45 628.

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

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 R20 427 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 R17 446 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 60% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

Nairobi (NBO) was the most common stop: 88% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the lowest average return price of R14 874.

Flights connecting via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 05m.

Nairobi (NBO) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 21m.

As of September 2026, there are 1 flights per day flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common time of day flights depart is 21:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

The number of flights available between New York and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 7 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.