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 have been non-stop. This indicates that direct flights are not common for this route. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. Travelers should generally expect to have at least one connection when flying between these two cities.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to New York?

The direct flight from Johannesburg to New York typically takes about 16 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 12,880 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 25 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should account for these differing travel times when planning their journey, with connecting flights adding significant duration.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Johannesburg to New York have been frequent. Based on data from the trailing 30 days, this route is classified as offering frequent deals. This suggests that travelers looking for value on this route may find opportunities to book at competitive prices with some regularity.

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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: $980 - $1,446

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to New York is $980 to $1446. The current lowest deal is $818 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Nov 1-Nov 8.

now $818

Low $980

High $1,446

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

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,460

$1,001

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Virgin Atlantic

$1,222

$892

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,372

$998

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,648

$1,310

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Qatar Airways

$1,380

$1,407

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,201

$842

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 11

$1,641 → $1,000

39%

20 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 30

$1,556 → $944

39%

23 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 30

$1,424 → $833

41%

20 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 29

$1,552 → $968

38%

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 from Johannesburg to New York are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $993.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 16h 25m

The median direct flight time to New York is 16h 25m, connecting flights take 30h 44m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 20% of recent flights from Johannesburg to New York are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Johannesburg to New York appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

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

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International Airport offers another departure choice for your journey from Johannesburg to New York.

📍 ~32 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,287

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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Nov 17

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$17,755

$10,512

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Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Nov 05

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,022

$3,306

Save $2,716

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

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Mar 25

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$5,936

$3,315

Save $2,621

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

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Nov 23

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,068

$3,321

Save $2,747

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 06

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,253

$3,343

Save $2,910

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 30

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,178

$3,343

Save $2,835

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 17

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,499

$3,343

Save $3,156

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

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Dec 01

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,330

$3,343

Save $2,987

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 18

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,505

$3,367

Save $3,138

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 17

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,022

$3,369

Save $2,653

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 15

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$7,044

$3,630

Save $3,414

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 19

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,956

$3,658

Save $3,298

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, booking flights from Johannesburg to New York at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked 60+ days out was $1627. In contrast, flights booked within 28-59 days of departure averaged $1634, and those booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $2074. Planning ahead by more than 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 or less. The median price for this route has been $1707. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of fares being $2051 or higher. Aiming for a fare around $1065 puts you in the lowest 25% of prices observed.

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 price of $1393. The annual median price for this route is $1707, indicating that certain months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $980 - $1,446

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to New York is $980 to $1446. The current lowest deal is $818 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Nov 1-Nov 8.

now $818

Low $980

High $1,446

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

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,460

$1,001

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Virgin Atlantic

$1,222

$892

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,372

$998

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$1,648

$1,310

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Qatar Airways

$1,380

$1,407

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,201

$842

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 11

$1,641 → $1,000

39%

20 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 30

$1,556 → $944

39%

23 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 30

$1,424 → $833

41%

20 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 29

$1,552 → $968

38%

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 from Johannesburg to New York are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $993.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 16h 25m

The median direct flight time to New York is 16h 25m, connecting flights take 30h 44m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 20% of recent flights from Johannesburg to New York are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Johannesburg to New York appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

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

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International Airport offers another departure choice for your journey from Johannesburg to New York.

📍 ~32 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,287

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

$6,956

$3,658

Save $3,298

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 the best prices

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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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 near the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

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

Nov 17

Nov 05

Mar 25

Nov 23

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Nov 30

Dec 17

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Oct 19

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?