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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Johannesburg? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 705 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Johannesburg.705 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 705 €, select.
Johannesburg.707 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 3 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 707 €, select.
Johannesburg.742 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Sat, 18 Apr.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From 742 €, select.
Johannesburg.749 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 11 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From 749 €, select.
Johannesburg.827 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 827 €, select.
Johannesburg.838 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 838 €, select.
Johannesburg.838 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 838 €, select.
Johannesburg.841 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From 841 €, select.
Johannesburg.868 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 868 €, select.
Johannesburg.883 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Wed, 17 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From 883 €, select.
Johannesburg.891 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 891 €, select.
Johannesburg.935 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 935 €, select.
Johannesburg.943 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 943 €, select.
Johannesburg.977 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 977 €, select.
Johannesburg.985 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 985 €, select.
Johannesburg.1.041 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.041 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from 827 €
Apr
from 705 €
May
from 749 €
Jun
from 883 €
Jul
from 1.109 €
Aug
from 977 €
Sep
from 838 €
Oct
from 868 €
Nov
from 943 €
Dec
from 1.072 €
Jan
from 1.114 €
Feb
from 838 €

Direct flights from New York to Johannesburg

Alternative New York to Johannesburg routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York to Johannesburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

22km from central Johannesburg
ClosestCheapest
from 705 €
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Lanseria

33km from central Johannesburg
from 1.070 €
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New York to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found705 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time14 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week32

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Finding cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Johannesburg is 705 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
14 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Johannesburg.
United flies direct from New York to Johannesburg.
As of March 2026, there are 32 flights per week flying from New York to Johannesburg.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Johannesburg is usually April.
If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from 705 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Johannesburg on Friday, 10 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Johannesburg is Kenya Airways. And the cheapest airline that flies to Lanseria Airport is United.

Travelling from New York to Johannesburg: what you need to know

  • When looking for a flight from New York to Johannesburg, there's a good range of airports to depart from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are among New York's main terminals.

  • Touch down at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the major arrival point in Johannesburg.

  • The average duration of a direct New York to Johannesburg flight is 14 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of New York.

  • Leave enough time to catch your New York to Johannesburg flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg

  • Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap New York to Johannesburg flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your plane ticket from New York to Johannesburg.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' New York to Johannesburg flights.

Flying from New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper New York to Johannesburg flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

  • Located around 19 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from New York to Johannesburg? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near John F. Kennedy International Airport:

  • 74.1% of flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • JFK's address is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • You can book a direct flight from New York to Johannesburg out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Nonstop services from EWR will get you to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).

  • From EWR, you can book a direct New York to Johannesburg plane ticket with United Airlines.

  • Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your New York to Johannesburg flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between Newark Liberty International Airport and Johannesburg:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from New York to Johannesburg? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:

  • 73% of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • When searching for a ticket from New York to Johannesburg out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a pit stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.

  • From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour or so on public transport.

  • Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Johannesburg flight:

  • With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, LGA is a dependable starting point for any trip.

  • You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.

Arriving in Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Johannesburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near JNB:

  • Travel at your own pace with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and chase adventure across Johannesburg and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

  • The centre of Johannesburg is located around 32 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Once your flight from New York to Johannesburg has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 50 minutes.

  • The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Lanseria International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire or Firefly powered by Hertz and be off and running.

  • Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from HLA four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Johannesburg. July is the busiest month to visit Johannesburg. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in a New York to Johannesburg ticket departing in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Johannesburg

  • Start your Johannesburg trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Johannesburg, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are leading attractions which should be on every Johannesburg itinerary.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Johannesburg will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you should also see. About 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.

  • If there's time to check out another corner of South Africa, head for Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are key highlights.

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