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

Historically, direct flights from Johannesburg to New York have been less common. Across the trailing quarter, only 2.2% of flights on this route were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 connections.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to New York?

The direct flight from Johannesburg to New York typically takes approximately 15 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 12880 kilometers. Flights with one stopover usually have a median duration of 25 hours and 15 minutes. This represents a significant increase in travel time compared to direct routes.

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. This route is consistently observed to offer competitive fares. Travelers can often find favorable deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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Johannesburg to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to New York

For flights from Johannesburg to New York, fares typically range from $1272–$2404, with a median price of $1831. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 21% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to New York.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to New York, September stands out with a median fare of $844. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $932, followed by October at a median of $1046. These months present the most favorable pricing for this route.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to New York takes about 15h 35m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, the overall travel time reflects the need for transfers on this long-haul route.

The route from Johannesburg to New York covers a significant distance of 12,880 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This substantial distance means that most itineraries connect at least once, as only 2.2% of recent fares were for non-stop flights.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to New York

Regular price: $1,064 - $1,544

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 $1064 and $1544. The current lowest deal is $798 with Kenya Airways for travel from Sep 18-Sep 27.

now $798

Low $1,064

High $1,544

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. Prices are generally 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

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

KLM

$1,553

$975

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,603

$880

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,579

$949

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,576

$959

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,563

$949

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Air France

$1,422

$958

One-way

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

23 nights

Dec 21 - Jan 13

$1,818 → $965

47%

14 nights

Dec 21 - Jan 4

$1,815 → $965

47%

15 nights

Dec 20 - Jan 4

$1,821 → $986

46%

21 nights

Dec 21 - Jan 11

$1,818 → $986

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to New York

Johannesburg - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the lowest prices.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $512.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 15h 35m.

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to New York takes 15h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 2.2% of recent flights from Johannesburg to New York are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Johannesburg to New York recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Johannesburg to New York appear frequently.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$809

Lanseria International (HLA)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,329

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$809

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,605

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

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$6,516

$3,458

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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 when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $1604. This trend suggests that last-minute bookings can be advantageous for this route. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $1985. Across the trailing quarter, prices for bookings made 28-59 days in advance averaged $1910.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to New York has been considered to be around $1272. This figure represents the threshold for the lowest 25% of fares observed in the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was $1831, while prices in the upper quartile reached $2404.

Based on historical data over the trailing 270 days, September has typically been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to New York, with a median price of $844. January also offered competitive prices, with a median of $932. October followed with a median price of $1046, which was also the most expensive month in this period. The annual median price for this route was $1831.

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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: $1,064 - $1,544

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 $1064 and $1544. The current lowest deal is $798 with Kenya Airways for travel from Sep 18-Sep 27.

now $798

Low $1,064

High $1,544

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

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

KLM

$1,553

$975

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,603

$880

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,579

$949

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (EWR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,576

$959

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Kenya Airways

$1,563

$949

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - New York

Johannesburg (JNB) - New York (JFK)

Air France

$1,422

$958

One-way

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

23 nights

Dec 21 - Jan 13

$1,818 → $965

47%

14 nights

Dec 21 - Jan 4

$1,815 → $965

47%

15 nights

Dec 20 - Jan 4

$1,821 → $986

46%

21 nights

Dec 21 - Jan 11

$1,818 → $986

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to New York