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

Most accurate provider | Gotogate 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Gotogate 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $775 (SmartFares) |
One-way from | $501 (Kenya Airways) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $900 |
Good round-trip deal | $974 or less |
Good one-way deal | $1,172 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgNewark
JNB - EWR
JNBEWR
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 2/5
2:30 pm-8:00 am
2 stops24h 30m
Newark
Mon 2/9
10:00 am-1:05 pm
1 stop20h 05m
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 1/15
9:30 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop32h 25m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 2/28
6:00 pm-8:50 am
1 stop31h 50m
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 11/17
10:00 pm-1:25 pm
1 stop22h 25m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 11/24
10:00 pm-8:40 am
1 stop27h 40m
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/12
10:00 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop31h 55m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 11/26
8:59 pm-8:35 am
2 stops28h 36m
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/12
10:00 pm-5:50 pm
1 stop26h 50m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 11/19
8:59 pm-8:35 am
2 stops28h 36m
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 11/24
10:00 pm-7:30 pm
1 stop28h 30m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 1/14
8:00 pm-8:35 am
1 stop29h 35m
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 1/29
9:30 pm-7:30 pm
1 stop29h 00m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 2/7
10:00 pm-8:50 am
1 stop27h 50m
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 2/8
10:00 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop31h 55m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 2/28
6:00 pm-8:50 am
1 stop31h 50m
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - JFK
JNBJFK
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 11/10
10:00 pm-3:59 pm
1 stop24h 59m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 11/18
6:00 pm-8:25 am
1 stop31h 25m
JohannesburgNew York
JNB - LGA
JNBLGA
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/19
10:00 pm-3:30 pm
2 stops24h 30m
New York LaGuardia
Wed 11/26
9:00 pm-8:35 am
2 stops28h 35m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is 24 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.
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York (average of $660). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $829). 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.
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.
Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of 1-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York on Cheapflights.
Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $768.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 21h 23m.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 05m.
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| Cheapest$653 | Average$856 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$699 | Average$848 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$785 | Average$885 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$789 | Average$910 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$817 | Average$869 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$846 | Average$1,209 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$919 | Average$981 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$947 | Average$1,025 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,005 | Average$1,077 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |