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Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £508

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — JNB
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
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 10 August 2026.

Thu 24/922:05 -
1 stop29h 45m
Sat 3/1018:55 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 6/8£868
Sat 17/1022:00 -
2 stops23h 55m
Tue 27/1022:50 -
2 stops27h 05m
Deal found 8/8£875
Tue 15/922:05 -
1 stop29h 45m
Tue 22/918:55 -
1 stop34h 00m
Deal found 7/8£876
Tue 29/922:05 -
1 stop29h 45m
Sat 10/1018:55 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 7/8£885
Thu 10/922:05 -
1 stop29h 45m
Tue 15/918:55 -
1 stop34h 00m
Deal found 7/8£894
Thu 17/922:05 -
1 stop29h 45m
Thu 24/918:55 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 6/8£903
Tue 8/922:05 -
1 stop29h 45m
Sat 3/1018:55 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 6/8£910
Sat 17/1022:00 -
2 stops23h 55m
Fri 30/1022:50 -
2 stops27h 05m
Deal found 8/8£912
Tue 8/922:05 -
1 stop29h 45m
Thu 1/1018:55 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 6/8£928
Sat 12/922:00 -
2 stops23h 55m
Sun 4/1022:50 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 6/8£931
Sun 6/922:05 -
1 stop29h 45m
Tue 15/918:55 -
1 stop34h 00m
Deal found 6/8£937
Tue 1/922:05 -
1 stop29h 45m
Thu 17/918:55 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 7/8£939

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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£868

One-way from

£508

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,042
Air Europa
  • Air Europa
  • 24/9-3/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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Air Europa
  • Air Europa
  • 23/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 45m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£66 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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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 10 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/1

01:20-08:40

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

20:20-15:00

1 stop25h 40m

£1,017

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 26/1

10:30-15:35

1 stop22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

13:45-08:10

1 stop25h 25m

£1,017

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 29/1

19:05-00:25

2 stops46h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/2

12:05-13:45

2 stops32h 40m

£1,025

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 29/11

11:00-15:50

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

12:05-13:45

2 stops56h 40m

£1,025

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/10

19:00-15:50

2 stops38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

12:10-14:45

2 stops32h 35m

£1,025

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/11

11:00-15:50

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

12:05-13:45

2 stops56h 40m

£1,025

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/1

22:20-10:25

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

18:50-13:55

1 stop26h 05m

£1,045

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/1

10:40-16:35

1 stop22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

22:20-08:15

1 stop40h 55m

£1,082

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 25/9

19:00-00:15

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

12:10-14:45

2 stops56h 35m

£1,082

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/11

20:15-09:40

2 stops30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

13:30-10:55

2 stops52h 25m

£1,107

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Best time to book a flight from New York to OR Tambo

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

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 £962). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,257). 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 10 August 2026.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to OR Tambo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 August 2026.

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 £917 and £1,252 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £868 on Air Europa (24 Sept–3 Oct).

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.

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% 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 £790.

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.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as £1,278, Qatar Airways can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York in 18h 41m. 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 £962). Flying from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,257). 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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