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New York1 stopR13 436

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Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R7 485
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport

FAQs - booking New York State flights

  • How long is the flight to New York State?

    An average direct flight from South Africa to New York State takes 24h 29m, covering a distance of 20765 km. The most popular route is Johannesburg - Newark with an average flight time of 15h 30m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to New York State?

    The cheapest ticket to New York State from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was R13 076. The most popular route is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Newark and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R14 061.

  • Which airlines fly to New York State?

    United Airlines flies the most frequently from South Africa to New York State. The most popular route is from Johannesburg to New York, and United Airlines flies this route the most.

  • What is the most popular destination in New York State?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is New York (100% of total searches to New York State).

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to New York State

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be July, August and September. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is January.
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Top 5 airlines flying to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to New York State. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to New York State. 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 South Africa 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 3347 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,3Crew
Airline reviews

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

10,0 ExcellentAna, Jan 2025BOG - MIA
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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.

The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The seats were very comfortable and spacious. The entertainment was amazing, and so was the food!

Excellent staff! Flights were delayed due to technical issues after everyone was boarded and we sat in the flight for almost 2 hours before taking off. Not enough vegetarian food was available despite pre-ordering. The staff did an exceptional job dealing with both the problems neither of their making.

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.

My only complaint is that the pocket in front of me was ripped and my things, like iPad and airline magazines, kept slipping to the floor.

Flight delayed yet again. Crew apathetic and unhelpful re affect on connecting flight.

I think Virgin is one of the best flying experiences, especially from/to the UK. The staff are so helpful and fun, the food is good, seats comfortable, goof entertainment and great value. Check in and boarding is pretty pain free. I also find that the other passengers are generally so kind and considerate than when I've flown other airlines.

Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

I liked all the informational texts. I always knew where to go and when .

I feel bad, but Swiss airlines is not an airlines I will ever fly again. Their cabins are basic, seats are extremely uncomfortable, crew is a hit or a miss with service. What's worse is how they make you feel they are there to make money and not make your travel needs be met or make your travel a pleasure. They charge for 2nd bags, seat selection and felt like a budget arinines frontier/spirit airline attitude and approach. Their business class is from the early 2000s, basic. Additionally, planes going to India, are old, falling apart and not maintained. Even the crew mentioned this is typical of the airline having older planes going to India. Panels detached and loose or stuck with duct tape, seats scruffed up and dirty, seatbelts roughed up. The scariest thing was when I saw a window panel next to where I was sitting loose and dangling. The crew mentioned it's only cosmetic and assured the integrity of the plane was inspected by the maintenance crew. This is where they confessed about planes going to India being old. I UNFORTUNATELY would NOT recommend Swiss airlines to anyone and will NEVER fly with them again!

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.

Plane 3 hours late. Missed connection. No help from gate staff. App horrible. Lost connection repeatedly. No service desk. Finally got help from young girl driving cart.

Oh my gosh, I loved my experience with United! they made me want to travel more often.

Change cabin crew assisting business class. Not taking care, ignoring requests and calls. Never had such an experience in business class.

The ANA crew and their members were all extremely nice and caring. Shout out to the crews for working on Christmas and New Years. Y'all the real MVP

Not as good as expected Air Can needs to improve totally rated on internet as worst

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

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.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

We were delayed about 5 hours each way from JFK to Nairobi. On the way out, we sat on the tarmac for 5 hours making for almost 20 hours on the plane. And the seats are so uncomfortable. My bottom has never been so sore on a long flight before. Bring a pad if you can. On the return, we were delayed 5 hours in the airport. It was reported as a 3 hour delay on the board and website but at the gate it was 5 hours. So, we waited with 3 kids in the airport when we could have been at the hotel resting instead. The flight was completely full probably due to the cancelled flight the night before. I wonder if the airline is in such shambles because of their possible impending bankruptcy. The staff were pleasant and the vegan meals we requested were impressive for an airplane tv dinner style tray.

Service was good, but I lost my baggage. There should be more accountability to passengers, and more concern to help find lost baggage.

Was too pissed about my luggage not being with me even though they assured me at the gate it was to recall any other problems. Planes on the inside are in terrible shape. Thank goodness the engines seem to run okay.

Less than average, low level of shared required information needed during the transfer from airport to another, also the used team during boarding In Indianapolis station is Not Professional

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

Flight got diverted because of an emergency and the crew were fantastic and probably saved that passenger’s life. While in emergency landing some measures could have been taken to prevent additional delays. In general not great experience with BA. I used to fly BA years ago all the time, very disappointed by the whole experience, seats were tight, bathrooms tight.

Business class area too small and chair and equipment not comfortable .

Lost my luggage in London Was double charged for luggage

Boarding could have been better organized. The one member of staff disappeared for a while so boarding by group relied on honesty.

I never made this flight but the staff helped to get me rebooked (see previous review)

No land services during boarding, specially while moving from terminal to another

Even the carry-ons were not allowed and upon getting down, we had the wait for the longest time for the baggage to put on the jet aisle. We had a short connection which British Airways kept changing and made out entire experience poor. I would never fly BA again.

The seat was very uncomfortable. It helped to use the foot rest. Could not sleep because of the seat.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to New York State found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
14/2Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
29h 45mJNB-JFK
26/2Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
35h 55mJFK-JNB
R13 436
24/3Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
29h 45mJNB-JFK
5/5Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
35h 05mJFK-JNB
R13 531
25/3Tue
1 stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
17/4Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 05mJFK-JNB
R14 990
4/2Tue
1 stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
12/2Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
38h 10mJFK-JNB
R15 009
26/1Sun
directUnited Airlines
16h 15mJNB-EWR
11/2Tue
directUnited Airlines
14h 40mEWR-JNB
R15 786
3/2Mon
directUnited Airlines
16h 00mCPT-EWR
21/2Fri
directUnited Airlines
14h 20mEWR-CPT
R15 786
1/3Sat
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
23h 25mJNB-JFK
8/3Sat
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
20h 30mJFK-JNB
R16 146
1/3Sat
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
23h 25mJNB-JFK
8/3Sat
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
20h 30mJFK-JNB
R16 260
12/3Wed
2 stopsEmirates
32h 30mJNB-EWR
28/3Fri
2 stopsEmirates
34h 20mEWR-JNB
R19 633
11/2Tue
2 stopsEmirates
30h 45mDUR-JFK
18/2Tue
1 stopEmirates
35h 10mJFK-DUR
R19 747

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to New York State found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/3Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
29h 40mJNB-JFK
R7 485
7/3Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
29h 45mJNB-JFK
R7 618
24/2Mon
1 stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
R8 964
12/2Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
R9 020
30/1Thu
2 stopsEmirates
29h 50mJNB-EWR
R13 038
21/1Tue
2 stopsEmirates
33h 20mJNB-EWR
R13 303
15/6Sun
2 stopsVirgin Atlantic
28h 58mJNB-LGA
R14 346
25/2Tue
directUnited Airlines
16h 15mJNB-EWR
R22 002
7/4Mon
directUnited Airlines
15h 45mCPT-EWR
R22 002
13/3Thu
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
43h 59mCPT-JFK
R24 749

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Last minute flights to New York

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to New York State that are departing in the next 10 days.
19/1Sun
multi-stop
26h 55mJNB-JFK
17/2Mon
multi-stop
33h 15mJFK-JNB
R13 739
19/1Sun
multi-stop
35h 20mJNB-JFK
17/2Mon
multi-stop
24h 00mJFK-JNB
R14 099
16/1Thu
directUnited Airlines
16h 00mCPT-EWR
29/1Wed
directUnited Airlines
14h 20mEWR-CPT
R15 767
20/1Mon
directUnited Airlines
16h 15mJNB-EWR
2/2Sun
directUnited Airlines
14h 40mEWR-JNB
R15 786
20/1Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
22/2Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
38h 10mJFK-JNB
R16 222
20/1Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
28/1Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
19h 15mJFK-JNB
R16 241
16/1Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 15mJNB-JFK
16/2Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
27h 35mJFK-JNB
R18 249
16/1Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 00mCPT-EWR
29/1Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
29h 45mEWR-CPT
R19 292
19/1Sun
multi-stopEmirates
55h 05mJNB-JFK
22/1Wed
multi-stopEmirates
35h 15mJFK-JNB
R20 902
18/1Sat
multi-stopEmirates
36h 30mJNB-JFK
20/2Thu
multi-stopEmirates
22h 55mJFK-JNB
R22 930

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