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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to New York

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Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to New York

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Johannesburg to New York

October 5 - October 19

Cheapest
Best

JNB - New York

$1,255

$828

Round trip

November 12 - November 30

JNB - New York

$1,166

$830

Round trip

December 1 - December 8

JNB - New York

$1,560

$831

Round trip

September 10 - September 16

Best
Earliest

JNB - New York

$1,243

$832

Round trip

September 10 - September 23

Best
Earliest

JNB - New York

$1,213

$832

Round trip

November 10 - November 17

JNB - New York

$1,154

$832

Round trip

September 15 - September 30

Best

JNB - New York

$1,223

$833

Round trip

September 17 - September 21

Best

JNB - New York

$1,247

$833

Round trip

September 10 - September 14

Best
Earliest

JNB - New York

$1,243

$837

Round trip

October 19 - October 26

Best

JNB - New York

$1,256

$837

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to New York

Fares for cheap flights from Johannesburg to New York typically range from $1234–$2429, with a median price of $1759. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Approximately 17% of recent fares from Johannesburg to New York were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available if you monitor prices.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to New York, September stands out with a median fare of $844. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $932, and October presents another economical option with a median fare of $1046. These months generally provide more budget-friendly options for this long-haul journey.
A typical journey from Johannesburg to New York takes approximately 51h 35m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once, as most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights. Given the significant distance, planning for a longer travel time with layovers is advisable.
The route from Johannesburg to New York covers a substantial distance of 12880 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This considerable distance means that flights will involve extended periods in the air, often necessitating connections to complete the trip.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to New York

Regular price: $1,108 - $1,520

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to New York are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $1108 to $1520. The current lowest deal is $828 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Oct 5 to Oct 19.

now $828

Low $1,108

High $1,520

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to New York is September, with a median price of $844. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $2305. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $844

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,305

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Direct flights from Johannesburg to New York

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United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to New York

Thu, Jul 2

βŒ› Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Etihad Airways

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$1,311

$955

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

βŒ› Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Etihad Airways

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$1,312

$967

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

βŒ› Last-Minute

JNB - New York

United Airlines

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,468

$978

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

βŒ› Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Qatar Airways

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Qatar Airways

$1,303

$967

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

βŒ› Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Virgin Atlantic

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Virgin Atlantic

$1,283

$905

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

βŒ› Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Qatar Airways

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Qatar Airways

$1,298

$945

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to New York

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$1,560Β Β β†’Β Β $831

47%

15 nights

Dec 20 - Jan 4

$1,603Β Β β†’Β Β $907

43%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

$1,531Β Β β†’Β Β $842

45%

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

$1,560Β Β β†’Β Β $895

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to New York

Johannesburg - New York route insights

πŸ’Έ Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to New York are below the typical level at $828.

πŸ“… Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median price at $844 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul journey

Flights to New York typically take 51h 35m, with most deals having 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.2% of deals are direct, making connecting flights the most common option.

πŸ† Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers the best recent deal

A recent deal with Kenya Airways was found for $828 from October 5-19.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, averaging more than one per day.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure point for flights from Johannesburg to New York.

πŸ“ ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$828

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative departure option for flights from Johannesburg to New York.

πŸ“ ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1229

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to New York.

πŸ“ ~20 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$828

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Johannesburg to New York.

πŸ“ ~10 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$957

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative for flights from Johannesburg to New York.

πŸ“ ~80 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1690

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International Airport is another option for flights from Johannesburg to New York.

πŸ“ ~15 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$933

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport offers significantly faster security and check-in processes compared to major NYC airports.

πŸ“ ~40 km from New York (reachable by car or rideshare)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1616

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a major international hub, often providing competitive pricing for flights to New York.

πŸ“ ~130 km from New York (reachable by train)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$969

Long Island MacArthur (ISP)

Long Island MacArthur Airport is an excellent alternative for residents of Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island.

πŸ“ ~80 km from New York (reachable by train)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1857

Bradley International (BDL)

Bradley International Airport is a reliable regional option with easier navigation and less traffic congestion.

πŸ“ ~160 km from New York (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1574

Trenton–Mercer (TTN)

Trenton–Mercer Airport offers quick curb-to-gate times and can be a viable ultra-low-cost option.

πŸ“ ~90 km from New York (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1669

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$17,458

$11,421

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New York, United States

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New York, United States

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New York, United States

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$3,297

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New York, United States

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$3,300

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New York, United States

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$3,839

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New York, United States

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$3,879

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New York, United States

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$6,187

$3,904

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New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,012

$4,028

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New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,679

$4,386

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New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,689

$4,386

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New York, United States

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$6,679

$4,386

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New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,554

$4,386

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New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,679

$4,386

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New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,657

$4,386

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New York, United States

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$4,396

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$6,631

$4,415

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New York, United States

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$6,663

$4,417

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New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$6,670

$4,445

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New York, United States

92% AI deal score

$17,690

$10,305

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New York, United States

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$17,690

$10,305

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New York, United States

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$17,563

$11,554

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$3,393

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New York, United States

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$3,659

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$3,893

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$3,932

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New York, United States

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$4,008

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New York, United States

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$4,008

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New York, United States

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$4,021

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New York, United States

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$6,271

$4,021

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New York, United States

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$4,025

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New York, United States

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$4,033

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New York, United States

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$4,052

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New York, United States

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$4,082

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New York, United States

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$4,089

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$4,322

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Johannesburg to New York have been found in the 0-6 days booking window, with an average price of $1604. The next best window, 7-13 days out, showed a similar average of $1605. Prices tend to increase as the booking window expands; for example, flights booked 60+ days in advance typically cost around $1985. This suggests that last-minute bookings have offered the most favorable prices across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to New York has historically been around $1234. The median price for this route was $1759. Fares above $2429 were typically considered more expensive for this route. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $1234 threshold.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to New York, with a median price of $844. January also offered favorable prices, with a median of $932. October followed with a median price of $1046, which was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $1759.