Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $1,031
Qatar Airways 1 stop 31 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Johannesburg is currently $1,031
Cheapest one-way flight $856
Kenya Airways, Saudia 2 stops 48 hr Thu, Jul 23
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Johannesburg is currently $856
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,975
United Nonstop 16 hr Sun, Jul 5 — Tue, Jul 21
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to Johannesburg is currently $1,975
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,391
Qatar Airways 1 stop 52 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Johannesburg is currently $1,391
Cheapest business class flights $5,399
Ethiopian 2 stops 25 hr Thu, May 21 — Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Johannesburg is currently $5,399
Fastest flight 14 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Johannesburg takes 14 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Johannesburg is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $850–1,150
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,350–1,650

Popular airlines from New York to Johannesburg

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $1,720
    Typical price: $1,450–2,150
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR - JNB Every day
    30 weekly connecting flights
    LGA - JNB Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,802
    Typical price: $1,450–2,050
    300 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - JNB Every day
  • British Airways
    from $2,026
    Typical price: $1,350–2,900
    87 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - JNB Every day
  • Emirates
    from $1,409
    Typical price: $1,400–2,450
    42 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - JNB Every day
  • Singapore Airlines
    29 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - JNB Every day
  • SWISS
    from $1,692
    Typical price: $1,450–2,550
    28 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - JNB Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Popular airports near Johannesburg

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
  • Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
    Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
  • Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)
    Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Johannesburg

The cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $850 to $1,150.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,031. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kenya Airways, Saudia from $856.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Johannesburg is $1,720, flying from May 24 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Johannesburg is $1,802, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Johannesburg is $2,026, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 3.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Johannesburg is $1,409, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from New York to Johannesburg is $1,692, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Johannesburg starts at $1,031 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $856 and departs on Thu, Jul 23.
14 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Johannesburg.
Johannesburg is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Nov–Mar) and mild, drier winters (May–Sep). Most visitors arrive Mar–May and Oct–Dec. Local events include the Rand Show consumer exhibition (Mar–Apr), the Joy of Jazz festival (Sep) and the Joburg Carnival (New Year's Eve).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Johannesburg.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Johannesburg really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Johannesburg.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 30 connecting flights per week. United flies from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) , Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 300 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Johannesburg are:
  • British Airways offers 87 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • Emirates offers 42 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • Singapore Airlines offers 29 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • SWISS offers 28 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Johannesburg.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,031. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kenya Airways, Saudia from $856.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Johannesburg is $1,720, flying from May 24 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Johannesburg is $1,802, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Johannesburg is $2,026, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 3.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Johannesburg is $1,409, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from New York to Johannesburg is $1,692, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.
United flies direct from New York to Johannesburg.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from New York to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Johannesburg at price $1,391 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
United flies direct from New York to Johannesburg.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from New York to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from New York to Johannesburg on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Johannesburg start at $1,975 from Sun, Jul 5 to Tue, Jul 21 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Johannesburg, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Johannesburg start at $5,399 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, Jun 4 with Ethiopian.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Johannesburg start at $1,031 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18.
To book business class trips from New York to Johannesburg, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Johannesburg starts at $1,391 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Johannesburg at price $1,391 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Johannesburg, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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