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Cheap Flight Deals from Johannesburg to New York (JNB-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to New York

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from OR Tambo to New York.
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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 9:00JNB-JFK
29h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20JFK-JNB
36h 20m1 stop
R13 011Etihad Airways
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Wed, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 9:00JNB-JFK
29h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20JFK-JNB
36h 20m1 stop
R13 030Etihad Airways
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Wed, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 23
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:40 - 12:45JNB-JFK
22h 05m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:10 - 10:20JFK-JNB
20h 10m1 stop
R15 408Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, May 5 - Mon, May 12
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 7:35JNB-JFK
20h 35m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 10:55JFK-JNB
39h 10m1 stop
R15 445Kenya Airways
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Thu, May 1 - Sun, May 4
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 7:35JNB-JFK
20h 35m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 0:15JFK-JNB
28h 30m1 stop
R15 651Kenya Airways
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Thu, May 1 - Mon, May 12
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:40 - 12:45JNB-JFK
22h 05m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
23:25 - 10:20JFK-JNB
28h 55m1 stop
R15 876Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, May 5 - Thu, Jun 19
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 15:40JNB-EWR
26h 40m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
17:05 - 8:35EWR-JNB
57h 30m2 stops
R17 205United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 11
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 15:40JNB-EWR
26h 40m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:00 - 8:35EWR-JNB
32h 35m1 stop
R17 298United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 11
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 13:55JNB-EWR
22h 40m1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 7:30EWR-JNB
29h 55m1 stop
R17 879British Airways
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Sun, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 27
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 13:55JNB-EWR
22h 40m1 stop
British Airways Logo
21:25 - 7:00EWR-JNB
27h 35m1 stop
R18 422British Airways
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Mon, Jul 28 - Mon, Sep 29

KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York cost R17 520 and was between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and Newark Airport (EWR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R17 520.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to New York?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is February, where tickets cost R15 782 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R21 211 and R19 320 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R27 464 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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February

High season

December

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Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to New York flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York was R374 for a one-way ticket and R695 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to New York?

    When flying out of Johannesburg you will be using Johannesburg OR Tambo. You will be landing at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to New York?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to New York?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and New York.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to New York?

    There are direct flights from Johannesburg to New York on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to New York, Kenya Airways or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to New York are Kenya Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of R15 922 and an overall rating of 6,8, Kenya Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R24 547 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R21 721 or less one-way and R22 331 or less round-trip.

Top 5 airlines serving from OR Tambo to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3202 reviews
7,8Food
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
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The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025DXB - MIA
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The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

I love United was disappointed we had a two hour delay, however the Pilot did say safety first.

I just got back from a trip with 3 flights each way. The flights were good and we were happy with out experience. There was one steward on our first flight that was harsh and grump with passengers. It did not leave a good impression. All of the other flight crews were great on the other five flights.

Food and flight attendents with positive dispositions and friendly behavior, more professional attitudes

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

We were Polaris passengers and found the service poor. The food was ok but the flight attendants were not attentive and rushed the service.

Very punctual. Comfortable plane and great entertainment options. The staff was very nice.

Liked the hospitality . The ight took us 6 hrs to get from fort myers to ewr.

Average. Newark is a United Hub, yet a flight that is early somehow ends up getting late to the gate. Newark ATC needs help badly.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

The boarding process was quite loud and chaotic. The flight attendants kept barking over the PA system about people needing to only stow large items in the overhead bins. During the one and only service, I was hit by the service cart. At the same time, a passenger was returning from the bathroom and the crew definitely saw him but stopped a few seats short of allowing him to sit down before starting service and made him wait a good 10 minutes before passing his seat and allowing him to sit down, after which he had to ask for his snack and beverage or he would have been passed over. Neither flight attendant thanked passengers as they left; in fact, I did not see them again once the plane door was opened.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

The seats in row 31 are terrible and small and uncomfortable. Don't ever sit there. The window seat is so close to the curve of the plane is so annoying. I paid extra for this seat and I hated all 10 hours in it.

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

If my tv wasn’t broken and I wasn’t in a seat that didn’t allow for sleeping

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

Please make sure the number of seats matches the number of overhead bins and passengers don't carry on more than one bag.

Seating is tight if you don’t upgrade. Food was decent. Boarding and unboarding was efficient. Smooth flight. Could make upgrades more affordable

Boarding was chaotic. Glad we were group 5 and still had cabin storage available when we boarded. I was expecting crew would get our carryons at the gate since theyclaimed it was a full flight.

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