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Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg from £518

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Turkish Airlines Logo
00:25 - 10:35
JFK
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JNB
28h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 22:30
JNB
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JFK
34h 35m1 stop
£822Turkish Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
15:00 - 08:20
JFK
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JNB
34h 20m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 15:25
JNB
-
JFK
36h 35m1 stop
£827Etihad Airways
Sun, 11 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:10 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
23h 45m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 20:00
JNB
-
JFK
27h 00m2 stops
£827Ethiopian Air
Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 14 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:55 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 20:10
JNB
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JFK
27h 10m2 stops
£830Ethiopian Air
Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:55 - 03:55
JFK
-
JNB
24h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 18:55
JNB
-
JFK
26h 55m2 stops
£857Ethiopian Air
Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 13 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:55 - 03:55
JFK
-
JNB
24h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 18:55
JNB
-
JFK
26h 55m2 stops
£857Ethiopian Air
Thu, 29 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
30h 05m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:50 - 15:35
JNB
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JFK
52h 45m2 stops
£889Qatar Airways
Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Delta Logo
17:00 - 19:00
LGA
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JNB
20h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 13:41
JNB
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LGA
21h 46m1 stop
£1,084Delta
Fri, 20 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Delta Logo
14:00 - 19:40
LGA
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JNB
23h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 22:48
JNB
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LGA
30h 53m1 stop
£1,088Delta
Thu, 16 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Delta Logo
20:00 - 19:40
LGA
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JNB
41h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 11:48
JNB
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LGA
19h 53m1 stop
£1,090Delta
Fri, 10 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr

Etihad Airways flights from New York to Johannesburg

Our best Etihad Airways deals on New York to Johannesburg flight tickets
Etihad Airways
11 Jan
JFK15:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 20m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
1 Feb
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 35m
1 stop
JFK15:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
£827
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Etihad Airways
9 Apr
JFK15:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 35m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
19 Apr
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 10m
1 stop
JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£901
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Etihad Airways
15 Dec
JFK15:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 20m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
16 Jan
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 35m
1 stop
JFK15:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,249
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Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Johannesburg

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on New York to Johannesburg flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
17 Mar
JFK22:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 45m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
14 Apr
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 00m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£827
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Ethiopian Air
9 Mar
JFK21:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
23 Mar
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
2 stops
JFK20:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
£830
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Ethiopian Air
30 Jan
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
13 Feb
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
2 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£857
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 19/4

00:25-10:35

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

17:55-22:30

1 stop34h 35m

£822

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

15:00-08:20

1 stop34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

09:50-15:25

1 stop36h 35m

£827

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/3

22:10-03:55

2 stops23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

23:00-20:00

2 stops27h 00m

£827

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/3

21:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

23:00-20:10

2 stops27h 10m

£830

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/1

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£857

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£857

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

15:50-03:55

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

16:50-15:35

2 stops52h 45m

£889

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 20/3

17:00-19:00

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

21:55-13:41

1 stop21h 46m

£1,084

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Thu 16/4

14:00-19:40

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

21:55-22:48

1 stop30h 53m

£1,088

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/4

20:00-19:40

1 stop41h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

21:55-11:48

1 stop19h 53m

£1,090

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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 £836, 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 £905.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as £972. Flights to Johannesburg are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of £1,136. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest New York to Johannesburg flight route?

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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 £946 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 £695 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

22h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to Johannesburg takes 22h 15m
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 22h 15m.

  • 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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