Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York 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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 April 2026.

Fri 19/609:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 13/815:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4£634
Sat 18/709:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/715:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4£638
Wed 15/709:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/715:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/4£641
Sun 11/1009:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4£642
Mon 5/1009:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4£642
Wed 18/1109:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 30/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4£645
Mon 20/709:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/715:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4£648
Fri 19/609:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 15/815:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4£649
Sat 18/709:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 31/715:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4£653
Fri 17/709:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/715:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/4£656
Sun 11/1009:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 14/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4£656
Mon 5/1009:50
JNB
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JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 14/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4£657

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to New York (NYC). 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 25 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£634

One-way from

£542

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£727
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/6-13/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 22/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (£4 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

09:50-08:35

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/8

15:45-08:20

1 stop34h 35m

£634

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

09:50-16:00

1 stop36h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/8

15:45-08:20

1 stop34h 35m

£634

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

09:50-08:35

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/11

15:00-08:20

1 stop34h 20m

£668

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

20:25-22:25

2 stops32h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/10

22:00-08:25

1 stop28h 25m

£802

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

13:30-18:55

2 stops35h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

11:20-05:30

1 stop36h 10m

£814

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

10:05-18:55

2 stops38h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/6

11:20-16:15

1 stop22h 55m

£815

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

19:10-18:55

2 stops29h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/5

23:00-16:15

1 stop35h 15m

£815

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

13:30-08:50

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/5

23:00-10:15

1 stop29h 15m

£816

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

10:05-08:50

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/6

11:20-05:30

1 stop36h 10m

£816

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

13:30-08:50

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

23:00-05:30

1 stop24h 30m

£837

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York (average of £639). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,616). 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 JNB to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 April 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to New York. 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 25 April 2026.

The most flights from JNB to NYC 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

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

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York on Cheapflights.

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

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

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £578.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, 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 35m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, 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 1h 53m.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to New York delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 393 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 25 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York, such as Kenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

JNB - NBO

It was very nice. Comfortable flight, good food and the airlines put us in a hotel as a result of a flight change and long layover.

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

JNB - NBO

It was very nice. Comfortable flight, good food and the airlines put us in a hotel as a result of a flight change and long layover.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, Delta, and Emirates fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in about 28h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 40m. There are 7967 mi between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Atlantic (£552), Etihad Airways (£566), and KLM (£631) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York (average of £639). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,616). 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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