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Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £427

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — JNB
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New York to OR Tambo

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Cheapest flights from New York to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2026.

Mon 13/422:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 28/422:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/2£642
Mon 23/220:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/223:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/2£652
Mon 30/322:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 10/422:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2£653
Mon 24/815:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/909:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/2£702
Mon 16/321:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2£704
Fri 21/815:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/909:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/2£732
Mon 24/815:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/909:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/2£751
Sat 21/220:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops40h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2£763
Fri 21/815:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/909:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/2£780
Wed 19/815:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 31/809:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/2£809
Fri 14/815:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/909:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/2£810
Sat 11/422:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 25/422:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops51h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/2£818

Find flight deals from New York to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£642

One-way from

£427

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£976
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/4-28/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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8/3
  • 8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/3

22:10-03:55

2 stops23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

£652

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/3

21:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

£653

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/8

15:45-08:20

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

09:50-08:35

1 stop28h 45m

£780

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/4

22:00-03:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops51h 10m

£818

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

13:10-08:20

2 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

09:50-08:35

1 stop28h 45m

£890

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

13:10-08:20

2 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

09:50-08:35

1 stop28h 45m

£891

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/4

09:15-08:20

2 stops41h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

09:50-08:35

1 stop28h 45m

£920

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/3

11:20-15:25

1 stop22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:45-09:20

1 stop24h 35m

£941

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/4

15:45-08:20

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

09:50-21:37

2 stops41h 47m

£973

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/3

01:20-08:40

1 stop25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

09:25-15:10

3 stops35h 45m

£981

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £371). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £832). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to JNB?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

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  • How long is the flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    For as low as £1,080, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York in 18h 40m. There are 7974 mi between New York and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £371). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £832). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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