How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York will take you 22h 45m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York are separated by a distance of 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York round-trip?

Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $699. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Kenya Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $785 and $787, respectively. Etihad Airways is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York one-way?

$374 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $475 and $500, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Most travelers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Newark, Johannesburg OR Tambo - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Johannesburg OR Tambo - New York LaGuardia when deciding on the best route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, you may want to consider flying on Kenya Airways, United Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to New York that include hotel bookings?

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$533+ Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, NY

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flights typically cost between $907 and $1,210 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $806 on Ethiopian Air (Feb 12-Feb 25).

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

Thu 12/255:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways

Sat 1/101:45 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/12

$812

Mon 12/155:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways

Mon 1/121:45 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/13

$815

Sun 12/2110:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop28h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 1/319:50 amJFK - JNB

1 stop26h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/12

$827

Tue 12/165:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways

Mon 1/121:45 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/13

$832

Sun 12/2110:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop28h 40mDelta

Sat 1/175:35 pmJFK - JNB

2 stops32h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$835

Wed 12/241:35 amJNB - JFK

1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways

Mon 1/261:45 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/12

$837

Mon 12/2211:50 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop26h 50mDelta

Sun 2/89:30 pmJFK - JNB

2 stops31h 40mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$841

Wed 12/245:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways

Thu 1/81:45 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/13

$843

Sat 12/209:55 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop29h 09mDelta

Sat 1/108:20 amJFK - JNB

1 stop41h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$844

Tue 12/239:55 pmJNB - JFK

2 stops31h 38mDelta

Wed 1/1410:00 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop27h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$845

Mon 12/2211:59 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop26h 21mDelta

Wed 1/1410:00 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop27h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$846

Fri 12/2611:59 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop22h 46mDelta

Wed 1/285:05 pmJFK - JNB

2 stops32h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$848

Best flights from OR Tambo to New York
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to New York that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Thu 2/122:30 pmJNB - EWR

2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air

Wed 2/2510:00 amEWR - JNB

1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/13

$806

Sun 2/87:35 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop22h 45mBritish Airways

Sat 2/289:50 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/11

$822

Mon 2/167:35 pmJNB - JFK

2 stops30h 54mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/210:15 amJFK - JNB

1 stop38h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$826

Thu 1/229:30 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop25h 29mDelta

Tue 2/310:00 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop27h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$831

Wed 1/289:55 pmJNB - LGA

1 stop31h 46mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/45:00 pmLGA - JNB

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$834

Mon 1/1910:00 pmJNB - LGA

2 stops25h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 1/265:00 pmLGA - JNB

1 stop19h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/12

$840

Tue 2/1710:00 pmJNB - EWR

Nonstop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/253:03 pmEWR - JNB

2 stops35h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$922

Sun 2/110:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop25h 00mBritish Airways

Sun 2/158:05 amJFK - JNB

1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/12

$822

Tue 2/1010:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop28h 30mDelta

Sun 3/2912:27 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop25h 13mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$833

Mon 3/27:35 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop24h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 3/119:05 amJFK - JNB

1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/12

$822

Thu 1/227:45 pmJNB - EWR

1 stop25h 15mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/28:50 pmEWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$922

Tue 2/1010:00 pmJNB - EWR

2 stops28h 44mDelta

Sun 3/295:30 pmEWR - JNB

1 stop20h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$839

Tue 2/177:35 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop31h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 3/28:05 amJFK - JNB

1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/13

$824

Thu 2/127:45 pmJNB - EWR

1 stop25h 15mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/278:50 pmEWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$922

Wed 1/2110:00 pmJNB - LGA

2 stops25h 30mDelta

Mon 2/24:00 pmLGA - JNB

1 stop20h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$839

Wed 2/117:35 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop31h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 3/27:10 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/13

$824

Wed 2/117:45 pmJNB - EWR

1 stop25h 15mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/288:50 pmEWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$922

Fri 2/1310:00 pmJNB - LGA

2 stops27h 24mDelta

Fri 2/272:59 pmLGA - JNB

1 stop21h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$842

Tue 2/1710:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways

Wed 2/257:10 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop32h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/13

$824

Wed 2/117:45 pmJNB - EWR

2 stops30h 14mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/18:50 pmEWR - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$928

Wed 1/219:55 pmJNB - EWR

1 stop23h 59mDelta

Mon 2/23:59 pmEWR - JNB

1 stop20h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$847

Mon 2/167:35 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop32h 30mBritish Airways

Sun 3/18:05 amJFK - JNB

1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/13

$824

Sun 2/110:00 pmJNB - LGA

2 stops24h 25mDelta

Sun 2/1510:00 amLGA - JNB

2 stops29h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$848

Wed 2/117:45 pmJNB - EWR

1 stop27h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/37:37 pmEWR - JNB

2 stops30h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$945

Wed 2/1110:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways

Sun 3/19:35 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop29h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/13

$824

Mon 3/210:00 pmJNB - LGA

2 stops25h 21mDelta

Wed 3/113:00 pmLGA - JNB

2 stops25h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$848

Tue 1/277:45 pmJNB - EWR

1 stop27h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/37:30 pmEWR - JNB

1 stop31h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$945

Mon 2/1610:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop30h 05mBritish Airways

Thu 2/268:05 amJFK - JNB

1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/13

$824

Sun 2/810:00 pmJNB - LGA

2 stops25h 30mDelta

Sat 2/2812:00 pmLGA - JNB

2 stops27h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$848

Wed 1/219:55 pmJNB - LGA

1 stop21h 47mDelta

Tue 2/32:59 pmLGA - JNB

1 stop21h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$850

Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to New York
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to New York. Data last updated December 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 12/155:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways

Mon 1/121:45 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/13

$815

Tue 12/165:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways

Mon 1/121:45 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/13

$832

Sun 12/2110:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop28h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 1/319:50 amJFK - JNB

1 stop26h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/12

$827

Sun 12/2110:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop28h 40mDelta

Sat 1/178:00 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop29h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$835

Thu 12/255:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways

Sat 1/101:45 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/12

$812

Thu 1/159:30 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop25h 29mDelta

Sat 2/285:37 pmJFK - JNB

2 stops32h 13mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$831

Mon 1/197:20 pmJNB - EWR

1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/2512:20 amEWR - JNB

2 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$800

Sun 1/259:50 amJNB - JFK

1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways

Mon 2/233:00 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/14

$833

Sun 1/2510:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop22h 35mDelta

Tue 2/246:00 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop31h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$834

Mon 1/269:50 amJNB - JFK

1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways

Wed 2/253:00 pmJFK - JNB

1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/14

$820

Tue 1/277:35 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways

Wed 2/258:05 amJFK - JNB

1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$822

Wed 1/289:55 pmJNB - LGA

1 stop31h 46mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/45:00 pmLGA - JNB

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$834

One-way flights from OR Tambo to New York
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to New York. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Sun 5/178:20 amJNB - JFK

2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$533

Fri 2/271:45 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/13

$537

Tue 12/2310:55 amJNB - JFK

2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$544

Fri 12/195:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/12

$557

Sat 12/205:00 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/13

$558

Fri 4/32:30 pmJNB - JFK

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$562

Tue 3/3110:55 amJNB - JFK

2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$563

Thu 2/268:20 amJNB - JFK

2 stops65h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$565

Wed 12/248:20 amJNB - JFK

2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$575

Thu 6/1112:10 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop25h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/14

$576

Mon 1/269:50 amJNB - JFK

1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/13

$582

Sat 1/2412:05 pmJNB - JFK

1 stop25h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/12

$599

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to New York

Most accurate provider	Gotogate 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Gotogate 3 stars
Round-trip from	$806 (Ethiopian Air)
One-way from	$533 (oojo)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$993
Good round-trip deal	$879 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,097 or less

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Price

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

2:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

Newark

Wed 2/25

10:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$806

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

7:35 pm-11:20 am

1 stop22h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

9:50 pm-10:25 am

1 stop29h 35m

$822

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/1

10:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/15

8:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop19h 20m

$822

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

7:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop24h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

9:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop19h 20m

$822

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

7:35 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop31h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

8:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop19h 20m

$824

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/11

7:35 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop31h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

7:10 pm-7:35 am

1 stop29h 25m

$824

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop28h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/25

7:10 pm-10:25 am

1 stop32h 15m

$824

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/16

7:35 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop32h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

8:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop19h 20m

$824

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/11

10:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop28h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

9:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop29h 50m

$824

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/16

10:00 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop30h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/26

8:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop19h 20m

$824

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to New York

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to New York in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
oojo	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
OneTravel	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.

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

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York (average of $625). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $828). 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 JNB to NYC?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of 1-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $768.

What’s the fastest layover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 21h 16m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 51m.

The best insider tips for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York trip

Airports

JNB

Arrive at JNB 3 hours ahead for international flights due to potentially long security lines.

EWR

Take the AirTrain and NJ Transit to reach NYC from EWR in under 45 minutes.

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Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta, and United Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,441 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Kenya Airways

6.8

Okay

287 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,575 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?
Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York will take you 22h 45m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York are separated by a distance of 7967 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
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Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $699. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Kenya Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $785 and $787, respectively. Etihad Airways is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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Top 9 airlines flying from OR Tambo to New York

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$699	Average$835	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Delta	Cheapest$785	Average$910	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Kenya Airways	Cheapest$787	Average$815	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%
KLM	Cheapest$789	Average$850	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$817	Average$869	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
United Airlines	Cheapest$854	Average$1,170	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
British Airways	Cheapest$947	Average$1,025	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$962	Average$981	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,005	Average$1,085	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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