Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg from R10 290

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York is in December. Flight prices, which tend to average around R1 799, 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 December, then departing from New York during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R2 274.

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as R23 800. 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 R35 748.

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 519 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 R19 467 on momondo.

There are 3 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.

Air Europa, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 R15 188.

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 July 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 July 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.