Are there direct flights from New York to Johannesburg?

Direct flights from New York to Johannesburg are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 5.3% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights with stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2.

How many hours is the flight from New York to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from New York to Johannesburg typically takes about 15 hours and 5 minutes. Flights with one stopover generally have a longer duration, averaging around 28 hours and 10 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 12,831 kilometers.

How often do cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg come up?

Historically, cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg have been observed to come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent availability of deals. Travelers can typically find competitive prices for this destination.

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$1,135
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New York to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Johannesburg

Most itineraries for flights from New York to Johannesburg connect at least once, with only 5.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from New York to Johannesburg takes about 52h 20m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 12,831 km.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Johannesburg? The most affordable month to fly is typically March, with a median fare of $866. Other inexpensive months include February, with a median fare of $1041, and April, where the median fare is $1164.

For cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $1436–$2379, with a median of $1894. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

How much is a round trip from New York to Johannesburg

Regular price: $982 - $1,478

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Johannesburg is between $982 and $1478. The current lowest deal is $1061 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Sep 23-Sep 29.

now $1,061

Low $982

High $1,478

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

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Johannesburg

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Johannesburg

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Saudia

$1,156

$1,116

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Saudia

$1,134

$1,184

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,336

$1,285

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$1,432

$1,299

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,439

$1,376

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,321

$1,104

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

$1,549 → $1,179

24%

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

$1,542 → $1,176

24%

11 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 17

$1,430 → $1,191

17%

5 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 25

$1,285 → $1,063

17%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Johannesburg

New York - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for New York to Johannesburg are above the typical level at $1061.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for prices below $900

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from New York to Johannesburg is March, at $866.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 52h 20m

Flights from New York to Johannesburg typically take 52h 20m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.3% of recent flights from New York to Johannesburg are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines has a deal for $1061

A recent deal on Ethiopian Airlines from New York to Johannesburg was found for $1061.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from New York to Johannesburg are frequent, with many appearing in a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International Airport offers various flight options for your journey from New York to Johannesburg.

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

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia Airport provides a convenient departure point for flights from New York to Johannesburg.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is an alternative departure option for your trip to Johannesburg.

📍 ~88 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International Airport serves as a major hub for flights from New York to Johannesburg.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,068

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (approx. 5-6 hours by road)

💸 Flights from ~$1,310

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From JFK

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Feb 14

Johannesburg, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$6,481

$3,912

Save $2,569

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From LGA

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Nov 13

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$7,156

$4,045

Save $3,111

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Nov 14

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$7,173

$4,045

Save $3,128

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Nov 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$7,010

$4,051

Save $2,959

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Nov 05

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$6,987

$4,051

Save $2,936

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Nov 13

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,252

$4,069

Save $2,183

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Nov 05

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,113

$4,074

Save $2,039

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Nov 14

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,267

$4,129

Save $2,138

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Nov 17

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,133

$4,191

Save $1,942

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Nov 04

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,176

$4,191

Save $1,985

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Nov 09

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,085

$4,243

Save $1,842

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Nov 14

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,162

$4,398

Save $1,764

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

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, however, saw average prices rise to $2334. Prices for bookings made 7-13 days out were also higher, averaging $2598.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New York to Johannesburg is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1436. The median price for this route over the same period was $1894. Prices above $2379 were observed in the higher end of the market.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Johannesburg include March, with a median price of $866, and February, with a median price of $1041. April also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $1164. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $1894 for this route.

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New York to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Johannesburg

Most itineraries for flights from New York to Johannesburg connect at least once, with only 5.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from New York to Johannesburg takes about 52h 20m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 12,831 km.

How much is a round trip from New York to Johannesburg

Regular price: $982 - $1,478

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Johannesburg is between $982 and $1478. The current lowest deal is $1061 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Sep 23-Sep 29.

now $1,061

Low $982

High $1,478

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

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Johannesburg

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Johannesburg

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Saudia

$1,156

$1,116

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Saudia

$1,134

$1,184

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,336

$1,285

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$1,432

$1,299

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,439

$1,376

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,321

$1,104

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

$1,549 → $1,179

24%

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

$1,542 → $1,176

24%

11 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 17

$1,430 → $1,191

17%

5 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 25

$1,285 → $1,063

17%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Johannesburg

New York - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for New York to Johannesburg are above the typical level at $1061.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for prices below $900

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from New York to Johannesburg is March, at $866.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 52h 20m

Flights from New York to Johannesburg typically take 52h 20m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.3% of recent flights from New York to Johannesburg are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines has a deal for $1061

A recent deal on Ethiopian Airlines from New York to Johannesburg was found for $1061.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from New York to Johannesburg are frequent, with many appearing in a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International Airport offers various flight options for your journey from New York to Johannesburg.

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

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia Airport provides a convenient departure point for flights from New York to Johannesburg.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is an alternative departure option for your trip to Johannesburg.

📍 ~88 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International Airport serves as a major hub for flights from New York to Johannesburg.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,068

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,162

$4,398

Save $1,764

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from New York to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Johannesburg

New York to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from New York to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Johannesburg

Direct flights from New York to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from New York to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Johannesburg

New York - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for prices below $900

Typical flight duration is 52h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines has a deal for $1061

Deals are frequent on this route

New York main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

When is the best time to book flights from New York to Johannesburg?

How do I know if a New York to Johannesburg flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg?

Are there direct flights from New York to Johannesburg?

How many hours is the flight from New York to Johannesburg?

How often do cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg come up?

Related routes

More routes from New York

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

New York to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from New York to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Johannesburg

Direct flights from New York to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from New York to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Johannesburg

New York - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for prices below $900

Typical flight duration is 52h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines has a deal for $1061

Deals are frequent on this route

New York main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Feb 14

Nov 13

Nov 14

Nov 07

Nov 05

Nov 13

Nov 05

Nov 14

Nov 17

Nov 04

Nov 09

Nov 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

When is the best time to book flights from New York to Johannesburg?

How do I know if a New York to Johannesburg flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg?