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Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg from R8 850

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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 13:05EWR-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
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23:00 - 19:15JNB-EWR
27h 15m2 stops
R16 641Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 13:05EWR-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 19:15JNB-EWR
27h 15m2 stops
R16 936Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:25 - 10:50EWR-JNB
27h 25m1 stop
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19:05 - 22:30JNB-EWR
34h 25m1 stop
R17 804Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 - 10:50EWR-JNB
27h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 22:30JNB-EWR
34h 25m1 stop
R18 133Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 12
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 0:25JFK-JNB
28h 40m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 - 7:35JNB-JFK
25h 30m1 stop
R18 203Kenya Airways
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Wed, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 1
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 15:50JFK-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 7:35JNB-JFK
36h 10m1 stop
R18 602Kenya Airways
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
British Airways Logo
6:00 - 10:25LGA-JNB
22h 25m2 stops
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 17:46JNB-LGA
26h 46m2 stops
R23 981British Airways
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 12
British Airways Logo
17:00 - 7:35LGA-JNB
31h 35m2 stops
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 8:38JNB-LGA
41h 38m2 stops
R24 693British Airways
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Sat, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
14:55 - 11:05LGA-JNB
37h 10m2 stops
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10:25 - 9:40JNB-LGA
30h 15m2 stops
R25 526United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
19:29 - 11:05LGA-JNB
56h 36m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:05 - 9:44JNB-LGA
25h 39m2 stops
R25 612United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 23

Qatar Airways flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Qatar Airways deals on New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Oct 3
JFK1:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 15m
1 stop
JNB9:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 11
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 10m
2 stops
JFK9:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 168
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Qatar Airways
Oct 18
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 50m
1 stop
JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 2
JNB3:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m
2 stops
JFK8:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 255
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Qatar Airways
Nov 7
JFK10:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 15m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 10
JNB3:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m
2 stops
JFK8:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 359
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Kenya Airways flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Kenya Airways deals on New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Oct 29
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 40m
1 stop
JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 1
JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 30m
1 stop
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 203
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Kenya Airways
Sept 17
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 3
JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 20m
1 stop
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 428
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Kenya Airways
Oct 8
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 15
JNB1:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 10m
1 stop
JFK7:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 602
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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 16 September 2025.
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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 12/11

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

23:00-19:15

2 stops27h 15m

R16 641

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 12/11

10:00-13:05

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

23:00-19:15

2 stops27h 15m

R16 936

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 11/11

0:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

19:05-22:30

1 stop34h 25m

R17 804

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 1/11

1:25-10:50

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

19:05-22:30

1 stop34h 25m

R18 133

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/10

13:45-0:25

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

12:05-7:35

1 stop25h 30m

R18 203

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/10

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

1:25-7:35

1 stop36h 10m

R18 602

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Wed 29/10

6:00-10:25

2 stops22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

22:00-17:46

2 stops26h 46m

R23 981

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/11

17:00-7:35

2 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

22:00-8:38

2 stops41h 38m

R24 693

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Mon 24/11

14:55-11:05

2 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

10:25-9:40

2 stops30h 15m

R25 526

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 14/11

19:29-11:05

2 stops56h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

15:05-9:44

2 stops25h 39m

R25 612

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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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 157, 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 389.

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 R27 509. 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 581.

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 977 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 701.

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 R22 234 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 023 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 7% 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 September 2025, prices for New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 12% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Cheap New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (NYC to JNB) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R12 707

Fastest flight time

14h 45m

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 R12 707. The best return flight deal from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R27 162.
The fastest flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 14h 45m
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 40m 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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R14 599Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 968 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R15 035Free CancellationRating
7,2
861 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom R19 028Free CancellationRating
6,9
281 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R20 005Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 624 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R23 653Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 924 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 7 flights/week on average for this route. A good United Airlines flight deal for New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport starts from R1 363 round-trip, up to an average price of R1 828. Our users have rated United Airlines at 7,4/10.

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