Are there direct flights from New York to Johannesburg?

Yes, direct flights are available from New York to Johannesburg. Approximately 0.6% of flights on this route across the trailing quarter are direct. For flights with connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

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

The direct flight from New York to Johannesburg typically takes around 15 hours and 5 minutes. This route covers a distance of 12831 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on average, have a longer duration, usually around 28 hours and 40 minutes.

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

Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg are classified as regular. This suggests that favorable prices for this route appear with consistent frequency. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for deals across the trailing 30 days.

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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 involve at least one connection, with only 0.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from New York to Johannesburg are rare, you will most often find itineraries with multiple stops.

When considering cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $1762–$2273, with a median of $1980. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. There are currently no recent fares classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a significantly discounted fare may require flexibility or waiting for new deals to emerge. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Johannesburg is typically in January, with a median fare of $864. April also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $1264. February follows as another relatively cheaper month, showing a median fare of $1694. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

A typical journey from New York to Johannesburg takes about 15h 5m, including connections. This median duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover. Non-stop flights, when available, also have a median duration of 15h 5m, while connecting flights typically extend to 31h 45m. This route is classified as a long-haul journey, covering a significant distance of 12831 km.

How much is a round trip from New York to Johannesburg

Regular price: $990 - $1,577

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Johannesburg is typically between $990 and $1577. The current lowest deal is $899 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Nov 9-Nov 23.

now $899

Low $990

High $1,577

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to JNB is January, with a median price of $864. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2441. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $864

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,441

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Johannesburg

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Johannesburg

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$1,261

$1,365

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$1,364

$1,366

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$1,355

$1,157

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$1,173

$1,313

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$1,253

$1,314

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$1,253

$1,370

One-way

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

8 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 17

$1,110 → $896

19%

5 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 2

$1,364 → $1,154

15%

14 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 17

$1,325 → $1,118

16%

7 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 9

$1,180 → $1,000

15%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Johannesburg

New York - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to JNB are near the typical level, with a median price of $1980.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $864

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $864.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 31h 45m

Connecting flights from NYC to JNB typically take 31h 45m, while nonstop flights average 15h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 60% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines has a deal for $899

Ethiopian Airlines offers a deal for $899 from November 9 to November 23.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from NYC to JNB appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Johannesburg, often with competitive pricing for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$905

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$913

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.

📍 ~480 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,321

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From LGA

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Nov 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$7,379

$4,402

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From LGA

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Dec 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$7,889

$4,505

Save $3,384

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Nov 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,935

$4,414

Save $2,521

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Nov 05

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$7,017

$4,469

Save $2,548

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Nov 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,941

$4,485

Save $2,456

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Mar 22

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,959

$4,498

Save $2,461

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Dec 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$7,478

$4,505

Save $2,973

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Dec 14

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$7,367

$4,521

Save $2,846

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Mar 22

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,817

$4,521

Save $2,296

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Mar 22

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,841

$4,521

Save $2,320

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Feb 20

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$7,126

$4,522

Save $2,604

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Mar 13

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,875

$4,522

Save $2,353

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Johannesburg is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $1854. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, averaging $2472. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $2199.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New York to Johannesburg is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1762. The median price for this route over the same period was $1980. Prices above $2273 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum.

Historically, January has shown the cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg, with a median price of $864. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $1264. In contrast, the annual median price for this route is $1980, indicating significant savings during these months.

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New York to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from New York to Johannesburg

Regular price: $990 - $1,577

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Johannesburg is typically between $990 and $1577. The current lowest deal is $899 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Nov 9-Nov 23.

now $899

Low $990

High $1,577

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Johannesburg

January

Cheapest

Flights from $864

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,441

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Johannesburg

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Johannesburg

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$1,261

$1,365

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$1,364

$1,366

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$1,355

$1,157

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$1,173

$1,313

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

$1,253

$1,314

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$1,253

$1,370

One-way

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

8 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 17

$1,110 → $896

19%

5 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 2

$1,364 → $1,154

15%

14 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 17

$1,325 → $1,118

16%

7 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 9

$1,180 → $1,000

15%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Johannesburg

New York - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to JNB are near the typical level, with a median price of $1980.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $864

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $864.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 31h 45m

Connecting flights from NYC to JNB typically take 31h 45m, while nonstop flights average 15h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 60% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines has a deal for $899

Ethiopian Airlines offers a deal for $899 from November 9 to November 23.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from NYC to JNB appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Johannesburg, often with competitive pricing for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$905

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$913

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

$6,875

$4,522

Save $2,353

Air Canada, +1

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 near the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $864

Connecting flights average 31h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Ethiopian Airlines has a deal for $899

Deals appear regularly for 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

Nov 28

Dec 12

Nov 28

Nov 05

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Mar 22

Dec 07

Dec 14

Mar 22

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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?

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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 near the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $864

Connecting flights average 31h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Ethiopian Airlines has a deal for $899

Deals appear regularly for 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

Nov 28

Dec 12

Nov 28

Nov 05

Nov 30

Mar 22

Dec 07

Dec 14

Mar 22

Mar 22

Feb 20

Mar 13

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?