Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £576

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — JNB
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
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Cheap 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£865

One-way from

£576

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£1,120
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 18/2-17/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 35m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£28 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from New York to OR Tambo

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 29 August 2025.

Fri 14/1112:50JFK - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 20/1119:10JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8£870
Sun 12/1001:20JFK - JNB
1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 20/1013:55JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/8£874
Wed 5/1100:20JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 17/1119:05JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8£877
Sat 6/922:40JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Fri 26/909:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/8£879
Mon 8/1214:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 6/109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/8£880
Wed 17/922:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/922:50JNB - JFK
2 stops40h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/8£885
Wed 5/1100:20JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 14/1119:05JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8£892
Sun 31/814:55JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 26/909:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/8£900
Fri 10/1001:20JFK - JNB
2 stops31h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 18/1013:55JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/8£904
Mon 22/922:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/919:50JNB - JFK
3 stops30h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/8£909
Tue 2/915:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/1009:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/8£914
Mon 29/1217:30LGA - JNB
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Wed 14/121:55JNB - LGA
1 stop22h 48mDelta
Deal found 29/8£1,074

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

21:00-03:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

£865

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/11

12:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-11:05

1 stop22h 55m

£870

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/10

01:20-09:35

1 stop26h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

13:55-09:00

1 stop25h 05m

£874

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

00:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:05-12:05

1 stop23h 00m

£877

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

12:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:05-12:05

1 stop23h 00m

£877

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/11

12:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

19:05-11:05

1 stop23h 00m

£877

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/12

14:25-08:20

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

09:50-15:15

1 stop36h 25m

£880

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/9

22:00-03:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

22:50-08:55

2 stops40h 05m

£885

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 15/9

22:00-03:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

22:50-08:55

2 stops40h 05m

£892

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/2

19:40-10:50

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

19:05-12:05

1 stop23h 00m

£892

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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 22 August 2025.

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 20 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

When flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £655.

What’s the fastest stopover option from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 28m.

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

    For as low as £865, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York in 23h 55m. There are 7967 mi between New York and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £576. RwandAir flights start at £606 while deals on British Airways start at £824 one-way.

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

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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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