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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 0.2% of flights from Johannesburg to New York were non-stop. This indicates that direct flights are not common on this route. For flights with stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning their journey between these two cities.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to New York?

A direct flight from Johannesburg to New York typically takes about 16 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 12880 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 25 hours and 40 minutes. The total travel time can vary significantly depending on the number of layovers and their duration. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their trip.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Johannesburg to New York are frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent deal availability across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find competitive fares when planning their journey between these two major cities. This indicates a generally favorable market for finding deals on this specific route.

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Johannesburg to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to New York

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Johannesburg to New York, fares typically range from $1065–$2051, with a median price of $1707. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to New York? The data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $993. Following May, November also offers lower prices, with a median fare of $1364. July is another relatively cheaper option, showing a median fare of $1393.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to New York takes about 16h 25m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 12880 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. This means that while direct flights from Johannesburg to New York are rare, travelers can expect a journey that often involves multiple stops.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to New York

Regular price: $969 - $1,333

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to New York is typically between $969 and $1333. The current lowest deal is $811 with Kenya Airways for travel from Nov 3-Nov 16.

now $811

Low $969

High $1,333

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to New York is May, with a median price of $993. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $2076. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $993

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,076

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

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,159

$811

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,312

$989

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,233

$989

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,077

$871

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,090

$872

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,236

$989

One-way

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

22 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 30

$1,381 → $831

40%

3 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 12

$1,356 → $891

34%

15 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 29

$1,389 → $987

29%

20 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 30

$1,381 → $988

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to New York

Johannesburg - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to New York are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices around $993

Historically, May has offered the lowest median prices for flights from Johannesburg to New York.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 16h 25m

The median flight time for direct flights from Johannesburg to New York is 16h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 20% of recent flights from Johannesburg to New York are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on the Johannesburg to New York route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to New York appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$833

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 ~$820

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a convenient alternative for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,609

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Dec 01

New York, United States

96% AI deal score

$6,199

$1,724

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From JNB

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Dec 15

New York, United States

96% AI deal score

$6,282

$1,724

Save $4,558

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Business Class

From JNB

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Apr 06

New York, United States

96% AI deal score

$6,060

$1,724

Save $4,336

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From JNB

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Dec 21

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,358

$3,364

Save $2,994

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 25

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,375

$3,364

Save $3,011

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 25

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,248

$3,364

Save $2,884

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 25

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,248

$3,364

Save $2,884

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 08

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,046

$3,365

Save $2,681

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 08

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,046

$3,365

Save $2,681

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 07

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,035

$3,365

Save $2,670

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 26

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$5,991

$3,365

Save $2,626

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 26

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,004

$3,365

Save $2,639

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, booking flights from Johannesburg to New York 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $1627. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out saw average prices rise to $2210, while flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $2074. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to significant savings on 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 $1065. The median price for this route during that period was $1707. Prices can vary, but aiming for a fare at or below $1065 would typically represent a competitive deal. Approximately 25% of all observed prices were at or below this threshold.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to New York, with a median price of $993. Other relatively inexpensive months include November, with a median price of $1364, and July, with a median of $1393. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $1707. Travelers looking for the best value should consider flying in May.

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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: $969 - $1,333

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to New York is typically between $969 and $1333. The current lowest deal is $811 with Kenya Airways for travel from Nov 3-Nov 16.

now $811

Low $969

High $1,333

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to New York

May

Cheapest

Flights from $993

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,076

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

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,159

$811

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,312

$989

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,233

$989

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,077

$871

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,090

$872

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,236

$989

One-way

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

22 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 30

$1,381 → $831

40%

3 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 12

$1,356 → $891

34%

15 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 29

$1,389 → $987

29%

20 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 30

$1,381 → $988

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to New York

Johannesburg - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to New York are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices around $993

Historically, May has offered the lowest median prices for flights from Johannesburg to New York.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 16h 25m

The median flight time for direct flights from Johannesburg to New York is 16h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 20% of recent flights from Johannesburg to New York are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on the Johannesburg to New York route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to New York appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$833

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 ~$820

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a convenient alternative for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,004

$3,365

Save $2,639

Kenya Airways

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 near the typical level

Fly in May for prices around $993

Direct flights take 16h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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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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 near the typical level

Fly in May for prices around $993

Direct flights take 16h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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

Dec 01

Dec 15

Apr 06

Dec 21

Dec 25

Dec 25

Dec 25

Dec 08

Dec 08

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Nov 26

Nov 26

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?