Johannesburg

$599+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Johannesburg

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NYC — JNB
Apr 14 — Apr 211
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Cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:50 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/206:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$856
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Sun 8/236:50 am
JFK
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JNB
1 stop21h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/155:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop40h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$859
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1312:25 am
EWR
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JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/187:05 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/14$862
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:50 am
JFK
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JNB
1 stop21h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/175:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$863
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Sun 8/307:50 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/85:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/13$865
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3010:10 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 4/109:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/14$875
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1312:25 am
EWR
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JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/297:10 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$876
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Tue 5/121:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Thu 5/2112:10 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/15$879
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1512:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/306:00 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$879
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/43:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/139:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/15$880
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Mon 4/610:20 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/229:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/13$888
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/301:25 am
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/127:10 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$899

Find flight deals from New York to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$856
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$599
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,374
From New York (NYC) to Johannesburg
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($145 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - HLA

JFKHLA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

10:00 pm-4:00 pm

3 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 5/13

7:50 pm-9:20 am

3 stops43h 30m

$1,319

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/23

7:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/12

12:10 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops56h 35m

$1,346

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/25

11:20 am-3:50 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/2

2:45 pm-9:20 am

1 stop24h 35m

$1,353

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/25

11:00 pm-5:35 am

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

7:10 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,356

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/29

10:20 pm-5:30 am

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

1:30 pm-8:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

$1,358

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 9/7

11:55 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/25

7:10 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops56h 10m

$1,382

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/17

10:20 pm-5:30 am

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/21

1:30 pm-8:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

$1,407

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 8/22

11:55 pm-5:30 am

2 stops47h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/17

1:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops61h 50m

$1,433

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/25

9:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

10:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops51h 10m

$1,444

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/25

10:20 pm-5:30 am

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/2

10:20 pm-8:50 am

1 stop40h 30m

$1,458

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Johannesburg?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg (average of $139). Flying from New York to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,176). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 15, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Johannesburg as you normally would.

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Brandon Schultz

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Expert on JNB

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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated March 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andEthiopian Air from New York to Johannesburg have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from New York to Johannesburg?

    For as low as $1,353, SAUDIA can have you in Johannesburg from New York in 22h 30m. The distance from New York to Johannesburg is about 7967 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Johannesburg round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air ($110), Condor ($500), and Delta ($764) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Johannesburg. These flights start at 92% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Johannesburg one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Egyptair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $511. However, be on the lookout for offers from RwandAir and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Johannesburg for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Johannesburg?

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Johannesburg?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can book a car rental at London Heathrow for about $33 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Johannesburg flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Johannesburg?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg (average of $139). Flying from New York to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,176). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from New York to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$110Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
CondorCheapest$500Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$764Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$778Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$814Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$823Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$851Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$887Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$909Average$2,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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