Are there direct flights from New York to Johannesburg?

Direct flights from New York to Johannesburg are not common. Historically, only 5.3% of flights on this route have been direct. When connecting flights are necessary, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that most itineraries for this route will involve at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight from New York to Johannesburg has a median duration of 15 hours and 5 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 28 hours and 10 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 12,831 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg are considered to come up frequently. This route is classified as offering frequent opportunities for good deals. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable prices with some regularity across the trailing 30 days.

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NYC - Johannesburg
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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: $990 - $1,512

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 $1512. The current lowest deal is $892 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Nov 9-Nov 17.

now $892

Low $990

High $1,512

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 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$1,321

$1,319

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$1,231

$1,275

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,163

$1,006

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,549

$1,128

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,321

$1,236

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,231

$946

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$1,549 → $1,128

27%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

$1,425 → $1,083

24%

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

$1,208 → $946

22%

11 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 26

$1,211 → $996

18%

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 $892.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for prices below $1000

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from New York to Johannesburg is March, with a median price of $866.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from New York to Johannesburg typically take 52h 20m, classifying as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.3% of recent flights from New York to Johannesburg are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on this route at least once in the last 90 days.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from New York to Johannesburg appear frequently, so check often for good prices.

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)

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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Nov 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

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$7,295

$4,012

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From LGA

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Nov 13

Johannesburg, South Africa

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$6,945

$3,985

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From EWR

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Nov 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$6,460

$4,002

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Business Class

From LGA

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Nov 13

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$7,032

$4,012

Save $3,020

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Mar 01

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$7,384

$4,151

Save $3,233

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From JFK

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Dec 03

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$6,811

$4,243

Save $2,568

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From JFK

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Dec 04

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$7,009

$4,398

Save $2,611

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

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Nov 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,071

$3,973

Save $2,098

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From EWR

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Nov 13

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,076

$3,973

Save $2,103

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From EWR

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Nov 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,357

$4,000

Save $2,357

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From EWR

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Nov 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,006

$4,000

Save $2,006

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From EWR

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Nov 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,089

$4,000

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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 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1206. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $2334. Conversely, booking 7-13 days out also shows higher average prices at $2598, indicating that planning a few weeks ahead can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from New York to Johannesburg is considered to be any price at or below $1436. The median price for this route over the same period was $1894. Prices exceeding $2379 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum. By comparing prices to these historical benchmarks, travelers can better assess the value of a flight.

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 offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $1164. These months tend to be more affordable compared to 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: $990 - $1,512

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 $1512. The current lowest deal is $892 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Nov 9-Nov 17.

now $892

Low $990

High $1,512

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 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$1,321

$1,319

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$1,231

$1,275

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,163

$1,006

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,549

$1,128

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,321

$1,236

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,231

$946

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$1,549 → $1,128

27%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

$1,425 → $1,083

24%

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

$1,208 → $946

22%

11 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 26

$1,211 → $996

18%

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 $892.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for prices below $1000

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from New York to Johannesburg is March, with a median price of $866.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from New York to Johannesburg typically take 52h 20m, classifying as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.3% of recent flights from New York to Johannesburg are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on this route at least once in the last 90 days.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from New York to Johannesburg appear frequently, so check often for good prices.

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)

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

$6,089

$4,000

Save $2,089

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 above the typical level

Fly in March for prices below $1000

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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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Nov 13

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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 $1000

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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 06

Nov 13

Nov 07

Nov 13

Mar 01

Dec 03

Dec 04

Nov 12

Nov 13

Nov 06

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Nov 12

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?