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$589+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Johannesburg

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NYC — JNB
may. 12 — may. 191
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Round-trip from

$849
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$589
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,399
From New York (NYC) to Johannesburg
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 7, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
mié. 8/2712:30 amEWR - JNB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
mar. 9/95:50 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$849
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jue. 8/286:45 amJFK - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
jue. 9/115:50 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$872
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
mar. 9/163:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
mar. 10/149:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/7$882
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
dom. 10/191:20 amJFK - JNB
2 stops55h 00mQatar Airways
lun. 11/312:45 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/7$948
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/119:45 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
vie. 6/134:00 amJNB - EWR
2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/6$973
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
lun. 9/2210:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
mar. 9/3010:50 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/6$988
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/184:05 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop33h 25mCondor
dom. 5/255:50 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop26h 15mCondor
Deal found 5/6$1,005
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dom. 6/18:25 pmEWR - JNB
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/105:50 pmJNB - EWR
3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,042
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lun. 5/121:00 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop36h 20mEgyptair
lun. 5/199:45 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop42h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 5/6$1,061
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/2611:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/89:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,066
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/1012:55 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop36h 25mEgyptair
lun. 5/129:45 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop43h 10mEgyptair
Deal found 5/6$1,138
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/288:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop32h 55mKenya Airways
dom. 9/141:15 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,151

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

mié. 8/27

12:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/9

5:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$849

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 8/28

6:45 am-10:35 am

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 9/10

5:55 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$872

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/16

3:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 10/14

9:50 am-4:05 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$882

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 10/19

1:20 am-2:20 pm

2 stops55h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 11/3

12:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop26h 15m

$948

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

jue. 10/23

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 10/30

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

$985

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 9/22

10:00 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/30

10:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$988

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 5/18

4:05 pm-7:30 am

1 stop33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 5/25

5:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,005

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

dom. 6/1

8:25 pm-7:30 am

3 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 6/10

5:50 pm-7:10 pm

3 stops31h 20m

$1,042

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 5/26

11:55 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 6/8

9:50 am-9:00 am

1 stop29h 10m

$1,066

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 8/28

8:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/14

1:15 am-7:35 am

1 stop36h 20m

$1,151

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Airports
EWR

EWR offers live wait time updates for security, but they change rapidly. Arrive at least two hours early to account for unpredictable waits.

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JNB

For a smooth arrival at JNB, ensure your passport has two blank pages. This is crucial for entry into South Africa.

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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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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?

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 May 2, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 20 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from New York to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 mayo 7, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Johannesburg at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Johannesburg

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Johannesburg. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated mayo 7, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to ZA1 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 mayo 7, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from New York to Johannesburg have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($849), Ethiopian Air ($985), and Etihad Airways ($997) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Johannesburg. These flights start at 38% 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 $589. However, be on the lookout for offers from Condor and Ethiopian Air, 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 things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at London Heathrow for about $43 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.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from New York to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 mayo 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$480Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$771Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$828Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,022Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,022Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,102Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,198Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,250Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,313Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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