OR Tambo

$560+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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NYC — JNB
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in April or March, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New York to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$755
(Delta)

One-way from

$560
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,343

Good round-trip deal

$1,438 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,178 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Johannesburg OR Tambo flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Johannesburg OR Tambo flights.
From New York (NYC) to Johannesburg OR Tambo
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Johannesburg OR Tambo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($158 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 January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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Cheapest flights from New York to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/278:40 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops41h 00mDelta
Mon 4/69:55 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops40h 51mDelta
Deal found 1/7$755
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/16:59 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop18h 41mDelta
Fri 8/289:55 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop20h 28mDelta
Deal found 1/6$764
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:55 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops41h 45mDelta
Mon 7/279:55 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop26h 53mDelta
Deal found 1/7$769
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/27:00 amEWR - JNB
1 stop30h 40mDelta
Tue 8/259:55 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop20h 28mDelta
Deal found 1/6$770
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/19:59 amEWR - JNB
2 stops27h 41mDelta
Sat 6/139:55 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop33h 08mDelta
Deal found 1/6$774
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/51:00 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops26h 05mKLM
Fri 11/137:20 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mKLM
Deal found 1/6$776
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/89:59 amEWR - JNB
2 stops51h 41mDelta
Tue 8/259:55 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop24h 48mDelta
Deal found 1/7$779
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/47:30 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop40h 30mSAUDIA
Sun 2/159:55 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop23h 55mSAUDIA
Deal found 1/6$780
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/123:25 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/306:00 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$782
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/33:40 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 25mKLM
Tue 2/107:20 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mKLM
Deal found 1/6$783
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/138:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/279:55 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop26h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$789
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/255:05 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop36h 05mKLM
Mon 2/97:20 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop26h 35mKLM
Deal found 1/7$791

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

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OR Tambo

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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 4/13

5:28 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

9:55 pm-2:24 pm

1 stop22h 29m

$764

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 6/2

12:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/16

9:55 pm-4:41 pm

1 stop24h 46m

$764

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 4/12

4:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/20

9:55 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop24h 28m

$764

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 1/28

7:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop40h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

9:55 pm-12:58 pm

1 stop22h 03m

$770

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 2/16

1:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/25

7:20 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$783

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 3/20

6:05 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/30

6:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$791

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sat 6/6

3:25 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/20

6:00 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops27h 52m

$792

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 5/1

8:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

9:55 pm-4:56 pm

1 stop25h 01m

$805

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 3/26

10:39 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

11:15 pm-7:46 am

2 stops38h 31m

$805

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 5/4

3:29 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/11

6:00 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops31h 09m

$806

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to OR Tambo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from New York with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $493). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 8, 2026.

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 OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

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

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $876.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 20m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 57m.

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

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

Plan for a long wait at EWR security. Arrive at least two hours early as wait times can be unpredictable.

JNB

Ensure your passport has two blank pages for entry into South Africa, or you may be denied entry at JNB.

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Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated January 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 20h 12m. Fly via Delta, Virgin Atlantic, or KLM to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7988 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 OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Condor is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at $480. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $826 and $835, respectively. You may be able to fly from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 65% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Egyptair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $511. RwandAir flights start at $567 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $636 one-way.

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

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $35 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $493). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). 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 OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to OR Tambo. 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$490Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$826Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$835Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,022Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,026Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,058Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,198Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$1,273Average$2,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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