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Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £542

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — JNB
19 Dec — 26 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 19 November 2025.

Wed 19/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops40h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1214:30JNB - JFK
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11£868
Mon 24/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1210:55JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11£928
Wed 19/1120:55JFK - JNB
3 stops29h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1223:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£939
Wed 19/1121:00JFK - JNB
2 stops46h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 6/1220:20JNB - JFK
1 stop33h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/11£963
Wed 19/1113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 5/1201:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/11£973
Sat 6/1216:25JFK - JNB
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1220:45JNB - JFK
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£999
Mon 29/1222:30JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Mon 19/119:20JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 05mKLM
Deal found 18/11£1,000
Sat 6/1220:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/1210:15JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£1,013
Mon 29/1222:30JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Mon 12/119:20JNB - JFK
1 stop24h 35mKLM
Deal found 18/11£1,023
Mon 29/1212:00LGA - JNB
2 stops27h 05mDelta
Tue 13/123:59JNB - LGA
2 stops23h 31mDelta
Deal found 18/11£1,076
Mon 29/1212:00LGA - JNB
2 stops27h 05mDelta
Mon 12/123:59JNB - LGA
2 stops26h 32mDelta
Deal found 17/11£1,122
Wed 10/1211:00LGA - JNB
2 stops28h 05mDelta
Wed 24/1221:55JNB - LGA
1 stop21h 23mDelta
Deal found 18/11£1,128

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 19 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£797

One-way from

£542

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£986
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/3-14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 30m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 40m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£93 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to OR Tambo 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, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 November 2025.
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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

21:55-09:25

3 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

£931

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 20/2

14:59-19:00

1 stop21h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

22:00-19:31

2 stops28h 31m

£1,012

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/3

14:00-19:00

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

22:00-21:25

2 stops29h 25m

£1,012

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/4

15:00-19:40

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

21:55-12:45

1 stop20h 50m

£1,013

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/4

17:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

21:55-12:45

1 stop20h 50m

£1,013

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/3

16:00-22:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

21:55-16:47

1 stop24h 52m

£1,022

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 20/3

16:00-22:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

21:55-14:44

1 stop22h 49m

£1,022

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/2

13:40-22:05

2 stops25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

23:59-15:45

1 stop22h 46m

£1,023

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/4

22:20-10:15

2 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

19:10-18:55

2 stops29h 45m

£1,029

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/2

13:00-22:05

2 stops26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

23:59-21:25

2 stops28h 26m

£1,030

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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 14 November 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 62 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 £376). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £875). 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 19 November 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 28% versus a flight in the evening.

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 80% 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.

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £811.

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 Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 40m.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as £1,012, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York in 21h 01m. There are 7974 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £548. JetBlue flights start at £620 while deals on RwandAir start at £661 one-way.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to OR Tambo?

    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 £376). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £875). 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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