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Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg from £515

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Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
23h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 20:00
JNB
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JFK
27h 10m
2 stops
£662Ethiopian Air
Mon, 13 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:55 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 19:55
JNB
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JFK
26h 55m
2 stops
£689Ethiopian Air
Mon, 16 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:55 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 20:00
JNB
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JFK
27h 10m
2 stops
£767Ethiopian Air
Thu, 26 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:55 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 20:00
JNB
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JFK
27h 10m
2 stops
£775Ethiopian Air
Sun, 22 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 08:20
JFK
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JNB
34h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 16:25
JNB
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JFK
36h 35m
1 stop
£815Etihad Airways
Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
23h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 20:00
JNB
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JFK
27h 10m
2 stops
£828Ethiopian Air
Mon, 4 May - Fri, 22 May
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 - 15:35
JFK
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JNB
22h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:50 - 15:35
JNB
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JFK
52h 45m
2 stops
£840Qatar Airways
Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:20 - 10:50
JFK
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JNB
27h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 23:25
JNB
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JFK
34h 20m
1 stop
£847Turkish Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
14:10 - 08:40
LGA
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JNB
36h 30m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 21:12
JNB
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LGA
38h 27m
2 stops
£1,046Qatar Airways
Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:00 - 19:00
LGA
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JNB
22h 00m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 22:42
JNB
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LGA
30h 47m
1 stop
£1,054Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 24 Mar - Tue, 28 Apr

Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Johannesburg

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Ethiopian Air
13 Apr
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 55m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
24 Apr
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£662
Ethiopian Air
16 Mar
JFK21:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
20 Mar
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
2 stops
JFK19:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£689
Ethiopian Air
26 Mar
JFK21:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
12 Apr
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£767

Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Johannesburg

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on New York to Johannesburg flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
15 Mar
JFK01:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
20 Mar
JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 20m
1 stop
JFK23:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
£847
Turkish Airlines
24 Mar
JFK01:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
13 Apr
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m
1 stop
JFK11:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£862
Turkish Airlines
25 Mar
JFK13:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
6 Apr
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 30m
1 stop
JFK22:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
£863

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

22:00-03:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

£662

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

21:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

£689

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/3

21:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

£767

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/3

21:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

£775

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

15:45-08:20

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

09:50-16:25

1 stop36h 35m

£815

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/5

22:00-03:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

£828

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

11:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

16:50-15:35

2 stops52h 45m

£840

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

01:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

19:05-23:25

1 stop34h 20m

£847

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sat 14/3

14:10-08:40

2 stops36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

12:45-21:12

2 stops38h 27m

£1,046

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Tue 24/3

15:00-19:00

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

21:55-22:42

1 stop30h 47m

£1,054

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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 £843, 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 March instead. Flights to Johannesburg in March, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around £844.

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 £911 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 £639 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.
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  • 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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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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