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. For routes involving connections, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that most journeys between these two cities will include at least one layover.

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

The direct flight from New York to Johannesburg typically takes approximately 15 hours and 5 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median duration increases significantly to about 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 come up frequently. This route is classified as one with a consistent appearance of favorable prices. Travelers can typically expect to find good opportunities for this route 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 cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg connect at least once, with only 5.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Johannesburg? The most affordable fares are often found in March, with a median price of $866. Other cost-effective months include February, with a median of $1041, and April, where the median fare is $1164.

Fares for flights from New York to Johannesburg typically range from $1436–$2379, with a median of $1894. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals for this long-haul route appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities for savings.

How much is a round trip from New York to Johannesburg

Regular price: $964 - $1,460

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 $964 and $1460. The current lowest deal is $1074 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Sep 14-Sep 22.

now $1,074

Low $964

High $1,460

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

Austrian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Johannesburg

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,479

$1,409

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,540

$1,327

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,336

$1,076

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,391

$1,119

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,216

$1,121

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$1,085

$1,107

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

$1,440 → $1,135

21%

9 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 15

$1,437 → $1,134

21%

8 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 15

$1,433 → $1,134

21%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$1,440 → $1,143

21%

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 from New York to Johannesburg are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 52h 20m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with only 5.3% of recent fares being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Austrian Airlines offers direct flights

Austrian Airlines offers direct flights from New York to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from New York to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers the cheapest flights to Johannesburg from New York.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1051

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is an option for flights to Johannesburg, offering another New York departure point.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1537

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport provides an alternative departure choice for your trip to Johannesburg.

📍 ~70 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1974

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a convenient New York area airport for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1181

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.

📍 ~20 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$995

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, approx. 5-6 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$1,270

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

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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 saw a significantly higher average price of $2334. Prices tend to be higher for very last-minute bookings as well as for those made more than two months in advance.

A flight from New York to Johannesburg is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1436. This threshold is based on historical pricing data across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route has been observed at $1894, with 75% of prices falling below $2379. Travelers can use the $1436 figure as a benchmark for identifying attractive fares.

Historically, March has offered the cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg, with a median price of $866. February also presented favorable prices, with a median of $1041. April followed with a median price of $1164, making these months generally 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

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

How much is a round trip from New York to Johannesburg

Regular price: $964 - $1,460

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 $964 and $1460. The current lowest deal is $1074 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Sep 14-Sep 22.

now $1,074

Low $964

High $1,460

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

Austrian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Johannesburg

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,479

$1,409

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,540

$1,327

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,336

$1,076

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Johannesburg

New York (EWR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,391

$1,119

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,216

$1,121

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Johannesburg

New York (JFK) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$1,085

$1,107

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

$1,440 → $1,135

21%

9 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 15

$1,437 → $1,134

21%

8 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 15

$1,433 → $1,134

21%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$1,440 → $1,143

21%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Johannesburg