Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg from £572

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Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 15:50
JFK
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 07:35
JNB
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JFK
25h 25m
1 stop
£680Kenya Airways
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 - 10:30
JFK
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JNB
39h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 22:30
JNB
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JFK
34h 30m
1 stop
£689Turkish Airlines
Sun, 10 May - Wed, 22 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
22:10 - 08:15
JFK
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JNB
28h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:45 - 08:35
JNB
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JFK
28h 50m
1 stop
£739Etihad Airways
Mon, 30 Mar - Sat, 25 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:50 - 10:30
JFK
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JNB
21h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 10:55
JNB
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JFK
22h 55m
1 stop
£755Turkish Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:50 - 10:30
JFK
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JNB
21h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 10:55
JNB
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JFK
22h 55m
1 stop
£839Turkish Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 08:15
JFK
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JNB
34h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 08:35
JNB
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JFK
28h 45m
1 stop
£860Etihad Airways
Fri, 1 May - Wed, 19 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 - 16:10
JFK
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JNB
22h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 09:20
JNB
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JFK
24h 35m
1 stop
£908Qatar Airways
Tue, 5 May - Fri, 15 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:55 - 07:10
JFK
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JNB
36h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 18:55
JNB
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JFK
35h 25m
2 stops
£912Multiple Airlines
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
Air Europa Logo
22:05 - 09:50
JFK
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JNB
29h 45m
1 stop
Air Europa Logo
18:55 - 22:55
JNB
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JFK
34h 00m
1 stop
£921Air Europa
Tue, 14 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:45 - 09:00
LGA
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JNB
33h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 20:49
JNB
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LGA
29h 54m
2 stops
£1,143Multiple Airlines
Sat, 12 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Johannesburg

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on New York to Johannesburg flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
10 May
JFK12:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
22 Jul
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 30m
1 stop
JFK22:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
£689
Turkish Airlines
3 Sept
JFK06:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
7 Sept
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m
1 stop
JFK10:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£755
Turkish Airlines
29 Jul
JFK06:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
7 Aug
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m
1 stop
JFK10:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£839

Air Europa flights from New York to Johannesburg

Our best Air Europa deals on New York to Johannesburg flight tickets
Air Europa
14 Jul
JFK22:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m
1 stop
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
28 Jul
JNB18:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 00m
1 stop
JFK22:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£921
Air Europa
30 Jun
JFK22:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m
1 stop
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
16 Jul
JNB18:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m
1 stop
JFK17:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
£950
Air Europa
30 Jun
JFK22:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 45m
1 stop
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
30 Jul
JNB18:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m
1 stop
JFK17:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
£950

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/4

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

12:10-07:35

1 stop25h 25m

£680

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/5

12:50-10:30

1 stop39h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

18:00-22:30

1 stop34h 30m

£689

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 30/3

22:10-08:15

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

09:45-08:35

1 stop28h 50m

£739
Fastest return journey

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/9

06:50-10:30

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

18:00-10:55

1 stop22h 55m

£755

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/7

06:50-10:30

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/8

18:00-10:55

1 stop22h 55m

£839

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/5

15:45-08:15

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

09:50-08:35

1 stop28h 45m

£860

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

11:20-16:10

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

14:45-09:20

1 stop24h 35m

£908

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/4

12:55-07:10

1 stop36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

13:30-18:55

2 stops35h 25m

£912

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/7

22:05-09:50

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

18:55-22:55

1 stop34h 00m

£921

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sat 12/9

17:45-09:00

2 stops33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

20:55-20:49

2 stops29h 54m

£1,143

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Johannesburg?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from New York is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around £873, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Johannesburg from New York during November instead. Flights to Johannesburg in November, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around £973.

What is the cheapest New York to Johannesburg flight route?

Fly from Newark to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best New York - Johannesburg flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around £940 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from New York for as low as £665 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Johannesburg flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York to Johannesburg flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time

24h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to Johannesburg takes 24h 05m
There are no direct flights from New York to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from New York to Johannesburg.
  • How far is New York to Johannesburg by plane?

    A flight from New York to Johannesburg will travel around 7972.2 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 24h 05m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Johannesburg?

    Prices for flights from New York to Johannesburg are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Johannesburg?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Johannesburg.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Johannesburg trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Johannesburg from New York.

Can I find flights from New York to Johannesburg with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Johannesburg from New York which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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