How many flights from Johannesburg to New York are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 2.2% of flights from Johannesburg to New York have historically been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of connections observed is 2. This indicates that direct flights are less common, and travelers should anticipate at least one stop on this route.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to New York?

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to New York covers a distance of 12880 kilometers and has a median duration of 15 hours and 35 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 25 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Johannesburg to New York?

Historically, good prices on flights from Johannesburg to New York have been observed frequently across the trailing 30 days. This suggests that travelers looking for deals on this route may often find favorable opportunities. The consistent availability of good prices makes this a route where value can be found.

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Johannesburg to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to New York

For cheap flights from Johannesburg to New York, fares typically range from $1272–$2404, with a median price of $1831. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and approximately 21% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

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.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to New York takes approximately 15h 35m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting journey time is significantly longer at 29h 18m, while any rare non-stop flights would take around 15h 35m.

The route from Johannesburg to New York covers a substantial distance of 12880 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This considerable distance means travelers should anticipate extended flight times and plan accordingly.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to New York

Regular price: $1,009 - $1,548

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to New York is typically between $1009 and $1548. The current lowest deal is $787 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Oct 12-Oct 21.

now $787

Low $1,009

High $1,548

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to New York is March, with a median price of $512. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $2166. Generally, prices are lower from January to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $512

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,166

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to New York

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to New York

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

$1,288

$907

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,671

$952

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,603

$998

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Virgin Atlantic

$1,304

$908

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,380

$957

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,529

$967

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

$1,487 → $793

47%

5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

$1,507 → $814

46%

21 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 28

$1,456 → $811

44%

5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

$1,671 → $1,032

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to New York

Johannesburg - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent roundtrip flight prices from Johannesburg to New York have been below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September, January, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 29h 18m

Connecting flights from Johannesburg to New York typically take 29h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.2% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Johannesburg to New York are frequent, appearing often.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car, bus, or train).

💸 Flights from ~$792

Lanseria International (HLA)

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

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$1,280

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a major gateway to New York from Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$792

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County (HPN) is a convenient regional option for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~50 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,617

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Dec 22

New York, United States

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$7,164

$1,710

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South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From JNB

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Dec 15

New York, United States

97% AI deal score

$6,909

$1,714

Save $5,195

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From JNB

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Dec 08

New York, United States

97% AI deal score

$6,752

$1,726

Save $5,026

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 25

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$7,259

$2,753

Save $4,506

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

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Nov 05

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,172

$3,326

Save $2,846

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 08

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,122

$3,386

Save $2,736

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 28

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$7,282

$3,608

Save $3,674

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 21

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$19,260

$11,421

Save $7,839

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 08

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$6,746

$2,773

Save $3,973

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 24

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$7,183

$2,821

Save $4,362

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 26

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$6,496

$3,641

Save $2,855

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Mar 04

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$6,068

$3,731

Save $2,337

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Johannesburg to New York have been found when booking within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $1604. Booking 7-13 days out shows a similar average of $1605. Prices tend to increase as the booking window expands, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging around $1985. This suggests that last-minute bookings can often yield more favorable fares for this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to New York is considered to be around $1272. The median price for this route has been $1831. Fares above $2404 are typically in the higher price range. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $1272 threshold.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to New York, with a median price of $844. January also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $932. In contrast, the annual median price across the trailing 270 days for this route is $1831, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

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Johannesburg to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to New York

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to New York

Regular price: $1,009 - $1,548

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to New York is typically between $1009 and $1548. The current lowest deal is $787 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Oct 12-Oct 21.

now $787

Low $1,009

High $1,548

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to New York

March

Cheapest

Flights from $512

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,166

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to New York

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to New York

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

$1,288

$907

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,671

$952

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,603

$998

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Virgin Atlantic

$1,304

$908

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,380

$957

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,529

$967

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

$1,487 → $793

47%

5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

$1,507 → $814

46%

21 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 28

$1,456 → $811

44%

5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

$1,671 → $1,032

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to New York

Johannesburg - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent roundtrip flight prices from Johannesburg to New York have been below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September, January, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 29h 18m

Connecting flights from Johannesburg to New York typically take 29h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.2% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Johannesburg to New York are frequent, appearing often.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car, bus, or train).

💸 Flights from ~$792

Lanseria International (HLA)

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

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$1,280

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a major gateway to New York from Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$792

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County (HPN) is a convenient regional option for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$6,068

$3,731

Save $2,337

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to New York

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to New York

Johannesburg to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to New York

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to New York

Direct flights from Johannesburg to New York

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to New York

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to New York

Johannesburg - New York route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Connecting flights take 29h 18m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

How early should I book Johannesburg to New York flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Johannesburg to New York?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to New York?

How many flights from Johannesburg to New York are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to New York?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Johannesburg to New York?

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More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to New York from other cities

Johannesburg to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to New York

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to New York

Direct flights from Johannesburg to New York

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to New York

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to New York

Johannesburg - New York route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Connecting flights take 29h 18m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Dec 15

Dec 08

Dec 25

Nov 05

Nov 08

Dec 28

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Mar 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

How early should I book Johannesburg to New York flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Johannesburg to New York?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to New York?