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November 23 - November 30

Cheapest

Best

JFK - Johannesburg

$1,217

$993

Round trip

July 23 - July 30

Earliest

JFK - Johannesburg

$1,169

$1,051

Round trip

September 18 - September 26

JFK - Johannesburg

$1,104

$1,089

Round trip

September 14 - September 22

JFK - Johannesburg

$1,103

$1,089

Round trip

October 6 - October 20

JFK - Johannesburg

$1,232

$1,089

Round trip

October 20 - October 27

JFK - Johannesburg

$1,241

$1,089

Round trip

October 13 - October 27

JFK - Johannesburg

$1,240

$1,089

Round trip

November 16 - November 26

JFK - Johannesburg

$1,211

$1,089

Round trip

September 7 - September 17

JFK - Johannesburg

$1,093

$1,090

Round trip

September 8 - September 15

JFK - Johannesburg

$1,117

$1,090

Round trip

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Insights for flights from New York to Johannesburg

Most itineraries for cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg connect at least once, with only 9.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, travelers typically encounter 3 stopovers.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from New York to Johannesburg, March stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $866. Following closely, February offers a median fare of $1041, and April presents a median of $1164, making these months generally more economical for this route.

A typical journey from New York to Johannesburg takes approximately 52h 20m, including connections. This reflects the long-haul nature of the route, covering a substantial distance.

Fares for flights from New York to Johannesburg typically range from $1352–$2502, with a median of $1816. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. However, new deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting opportunities for better pricing may arise.

The route from New York to Johannesburg is classified as a long-haul journey, spanning a considerable distance of 12831 km. This extensive distance contributes to the longer flight times and the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from New York to Johannesburg

Regular price: $1,103 - $1,550

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New York to Johannesburg typically range from $1103 to $1550. The current lowest deal is $993 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Nov 23 to Nov 30.

now $993

Low $1,103

High $1,550

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to JNB is March, with a median price of $866. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2171. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $866

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,171

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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Dec

Direct flights from New York to Johannesburg

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from New York to Johannesburg

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,451

$1,378

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,448

$1,374

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,505

$1,416

One-way

Thu, Jul 23

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$1,169

$1,051

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$1,133

$1,176

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$1,244

$1,111

One-way

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

14 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 21

$1,433 → $1,103

23%

12 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 14

$1,430 → $1,103

23%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,427 → $1,198

16%

7 nights

Nov 23 - Nov 30

$1,217 → $993

18%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Johannesburg

New York - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Current fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to JNB are above the typical level, with a median price of $1816.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month

Historically, March offers the lowest median prices at $866, followed by February and April.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from New York to Johannesburg typically take 52h 20m, covering 12831 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.1% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines has a recent deal

A recent deal for $993 was found with Ethiopian Airlines for Nov 23-Nov 30.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

This route sees frequent deals, with an average of 0.57 deals per day over 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers the cheapest flights to Johannesburg from New York.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1051

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is an option for flights to Johannesburg, offering another New York departure point.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1537

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport provides an alternative departure choice for your trip to Johannesburg.

📍 ~70 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1974

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a convenient New York area airport for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1181

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from New York to Johannesburg.

📍 ~20 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$995

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International Airport offers another arrival option for flights from New York to Johannesburg.

📍 ~30 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1490

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International is a useful alternative arrival airport, offering easier terminal navigation and faster check-in processes.

📍 ~30 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1490

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Bloemfontein is a major domestic hub with reliable scheduled services, offering good infrastructure and accessibility within South Africa.

📍 ~390 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1477

Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP)

Kruger Mpumalanga International is a reliable regional airport serving the eastern part of the country with well-maintained facilities.

📍 ~340 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1499

Polokwane International (PTG)

Polokwane International is a domestic airport within reasonable driving distance for northern Gauteng travelers, avoiding major hub congestion.

📍 ~270 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1422

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub with a wide variety of airlines and destinations, offering high reliability and capacity.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1323

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$3,663

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$6,741

$4,509

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$7,200

$4,768

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$7,130

$4,768

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Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$7,095

$4,832

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Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$7,182

$4,889

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Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$7,094

$4,932

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$7,024

$4,957

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$4,580

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$6,573

$4,580

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$6,556

$4,623

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$6,585

$4,623

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$6,683

$4,678

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$6,535

$4,678

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$6,589

$4,739

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$6,584

$4,739

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$6,640

$4,768

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$4,824

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$6,708

$4,887

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$6,636

$4,887

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$6,605

$5,087

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$6,571

$5,087

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$6,463

$4,794

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$6,453

$4,794

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$6,364

$4,798

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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$6,364

$4,798

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$4,798

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$4,798

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$4,829

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$7,156

$4,908

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$2,466

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Johannesburg is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1206. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees higher average prices, around $2334. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out has an average price of $1799.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New York to Johannesburg is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1352. The median price for this route in the trailing 90 days was $1816. Prices above $2502 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum for this route.

Historically, March tends to offer the cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg, with a median price of $866. February also presents a good value, showing a median price of $1041. April follows with a median price of $1164, which was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price fluctuations within that month. The annual median price for this route is $1816.

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