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

For as low as £1,288, Emirates can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York in 23h 10m. There are 7974 mi between New York and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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Average price	£1,058

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £986). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,286). 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?

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.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

The most flights from NYC to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £889 and £1,372 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £881 on Ethiopian Air (30 Sept–5 Oct).

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

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 10 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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How long is the flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
For as low as £1,288, Emirates can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York in 23h 10m. 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.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £986). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,286). 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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The most flights from NYC to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £889 and £1,372 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £881 on Ethiopian Air (30 Sept–5 Oct).

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

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New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £889 and £1,372 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £881 on Ethiopian Air (30 Sept–5 Oct).