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$627+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Johannesburg

NYC — JNB
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg

Sun 11/299:15 pm -
2 stops23h 40m
Sun 12/62:30 pm -
3 stops39h 25m
Deal found 11/3$1,028
Thu 11/269:15 pm -
2 stops23h 40m
Thu 12/311:00 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 11/2$1,062
Fri 11/2011:25 pm -
3 stops31h 05m
Mon 11/3011:00 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 11/4$1,065
Fri 11/1311:25 pm -
3 stops31h 05m
Thu 12/311:00 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 11/4$1,095
Sun 11/229:15 pm -
2 stops23h 40m
Sat 11/2811:00 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 10/31$1,103
Thu 11/129:15 pm -
2 stops23h 40m
Mon 11/1611:00 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 10/31$1,105
Sun 11/299:15 pm -
2 stops23h 40m
Thu 12/1011:00 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 11/5$1,106
Fri 11/2011:25 pm -
3 stops31h 05m
Thu 12/311:00 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 11/4$1,111
Wed 11/1811:25 pm -
3 stops31h 05m
Sat 11/2811:00 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 11/2$1,115
Fri 11/203:55 pm -
2 stops38h 35m
Sun 11/2911:00 pm -
2 stops45h 35m
Deal found 10/31$1,121
Sat 11/148:55 pm -
2 stops24h 00m
Tue 11/1711:00 pm -
2 stops26h 55m
Deal found 11/2$1,124
Wed 11/118:55 pm -
2 stops24h 00m
Wed 1/272:30 pm -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 11/3$1,125

Find flight deals from New York to Johannesburg

Round-trip from

$1,028
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$627
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,436
From New York (NYC) to Johannesburg
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/28

12:45 pm-7:10 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$684

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

12:45 pm-7:10 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$684

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/14

12:45 pm-7:10 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$695

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/8

10:05 pm-10:40 am

1 stop29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$743

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/29

10:05 pm-10:40 am

1 stop29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$743

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/17

10:05 pm-10:40 am

1 stop29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$743

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/30

7:25 pm-8:25 am

3 stops54h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$775

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR Newark - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 12/2

5:45 pm-8:25 am

2 stops55h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$780

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

10:00 pm-10:40 am

3 stops29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$787

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/30

9:00 am-7:25 am

1 stop39h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$808

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Johannesburg

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg (average of $1,291). Flying from New York to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,740). 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Johannesburg?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,131 and $1,874 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,028 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 29-Dec 6).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 68 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.

The best insider tips for New York to Johannesburg flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York to Johannesburg trip
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on JNB

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from New York to Johannesburg?

    For as low as $1,389, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg from New York in 22h 05m. 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 ($122), KLM ($778), and Delta ($795) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Johannesburg. These flights start at 91% 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $455. However, be on the lookout for offers from Egyptair and Kenya 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?

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg (average of $1,291). Flying from New York to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,740). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$122Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$778Average$1,808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$795Average$1,772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$814Average$1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$847Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$863Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$874Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
JetBlueCheapest$909Average$2,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$942Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$995Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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