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$538+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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NYC — JNB
jul. 8 — jul. 151
mar. 7/8
mar. 7/15
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Cheap flight deals from New York to OR Tambo

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Round-trip from

$929
(IEagle)

One-way from

$546
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,621

Good round-trip deal

$1,634 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,128 or less
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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 julio 3, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/139:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
lun. 11/1710:50 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/2$929
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mar. 9/912:30 amEWR - JNB
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
jue. 9/185:50 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,047
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
vie. 10/1010:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop36h 10mQatar Airways
dom. 10/263:10 amJNB - JFK
2 stops35h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,131
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
sáb. 11/1512:20 amJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines
dom. 11/307:05 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,137
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
vie. 8/223:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
mar. 9/29:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,139
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mié. 8/2712:55 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/1610:50 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,143
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Ethiopian Air 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. 9/307:25 pmJNB - JFK
3 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/2$1,147
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
vie. 9/191:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
lun. 9/291:25 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,153
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
dom. 12/711:20 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop25h 10mBritish Airways
vie. 1/97:45 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop32h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,181
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/61:20 amJFK - JNB
2 stops31h 00mRwandAir
mié. 10/294:50 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops29h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 7/1$1,186
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
vie. 8/223:00 pmLGA - JNB
1 stop22h 40mDelta
dom. 9/149:55 pmJNB - LGA
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/2$1,350
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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. 9/95:45 pmLGA - JNB
2 stops33h 50mQatar Airways
mar. 9/238:25 pmJNB - LGA
2 stops30h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,356

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated julio 3, 2025.
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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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

jue. 11/13

9:15 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 11/17

10:50 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$929

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

mar. 9/9

12:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/18

5:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$1,047

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 8/27

1:20 am-2:20 pm

2 stops55h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 9/6

1:55 pm-9:59 am

2 stops50h 04m

$1,132

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 9/21

12:35 am-10:35 am

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/30

5:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,134

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 7/24

3:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 8/19

9:50 am-4:05 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,137

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 8/20

1:25 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 9/24

2:30 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 55m

$1,142

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

7:25 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops30h 35m

$1,147

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 9/19

1:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/29

1:25 am-7:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

$1,153

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 10/1

1:20 am-2:20 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 10/9

4:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops46h 10m

$1,212

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

vie. 8/22

3:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/14

9:55 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,350

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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.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
JNB

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

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
Our travel experts
Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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

Paul Rubio

Expert on JNB

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

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 OR Tambo

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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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 20 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 julio 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to OR Tambo. 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 julio 3, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to JNB 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).

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

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 julio 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, SWISS, and Qatar Airways 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at $929. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,047 and $1,131, respectively. You may be able to fly from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 33% 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 $546. Etihad Airways flights start at $718 while deals on RwandAir start at $723 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport consider Newark - Johannesburg OR Tambo, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or New York LaGuardia - Johannesburg OR Tambo as they are the most popular.

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

    Most of the time, New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights that have layovers will stop in London. Addis Ababa is the second most popular location for layovers on flights 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 $40 per day.

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

    New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a layover in Nairobi least often.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$480Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$771Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$846Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,022Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,022Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,084Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,198Average$1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,250Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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