Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York from R8 746

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with most prices found around R13 866. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to New York from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during February instead. Flights to New York in February, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around R14 079.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to New York from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as R17 882. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to New York is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around R22 543.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around R14 693 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as R13 817 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York 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 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flight.

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Virgin Atlantic are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York

Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and Kenya Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New York. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 100% of flights between Johannesburg and New York have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 393 minutes.

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

London (LHR) was the most common stop: 49% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the lowest average return price of R12 481.

Flights connecting via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 01m.

Atlanta (ATL) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 24m.

As of April 2026, there are 1 flights per day flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York. The most common time of day flights depart is 22:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

7 flights are operational weekly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York as of April 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.