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

NYC — JNB
Oct 22 — Oct 291
Thu 10/22
Thu 10/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Johannesburg are usually found in March or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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March

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$1,418
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from New York to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Johannesburg

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 10 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg (average of $1,321). Flying from New York to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). 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.

The best insider tips for New York to Johannesburg flights

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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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.

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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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andQatar Airways 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,595 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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
Delta
7.8
Good
8,595 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,595 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,229 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,595 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,732 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,595 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,043 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,595 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
327 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,595 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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

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

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air ($110), KLM ($778), and Delta ($795) 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $490. 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?

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or New York LaGuardia - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route 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 $1,321). Flying from New York to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). 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$110Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$778Average$1,945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$795Average$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$814Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$847Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$863Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$897Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
JetBlueCheapest$909Average$2,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$939Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$986Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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