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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York from £374

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York are usually found in May or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£612

One-way from

£374

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£666

Good round-trip deal

£1,038 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£44 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York (NYC).

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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 21 February 2025.

Mon 3/323:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/321:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2£612
Sun 9/319:40JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 30mDelta
Mon 17/316:25JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Deal found 21/2£625
Mon 17/323:55JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/301:00JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£631
Tue 18/323:55JNB - LGA
2 stops27h 29mDelta
Tue 25/309:45LGA - JNB
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Deal found 20/2£631
Wed 5/310:00JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/314:40JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/2£639
Wed 9/401:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 14/413:45JFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2£662
Thu 10/417:50JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 13/400:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£666
Tue 25/219:30JNB - JFK
1 stop31h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 25/1108:20JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2£684
Thu 6/320:25JNB - JFK
2 stops25h 15mSWISS
Wed 19/322:00JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 25mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£687
Mon 10/319:35JNB - LGA
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 19/314:50LGA - JNB
2 stops36h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£703
Sun 9/310:10JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 30mLufthansa
Wed 19/318:30JFK - JNB
2 stops33h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£704
Sun 2/321:15JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 18/300:20JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£751

Find flights from OR Tambo to New York within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to New York 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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/3

21:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

£612

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

19:40-20:10

1 stop30h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/3

16:25-19:00

1 stop20h 35m

£625

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

23:55-21:24

2 stops27h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 25/3

09:45-19:00

2 stops27h 15m

£631

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

10:00-08:40

1 stop29h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/3

14:40-08:35

1 stop35h 55m

£639

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:40-11:40

1 stop22h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/3

18:50-22:00

1 stop21h 10m

£649

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

01:15-07:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 14/4

13:45-10:55

1 stop39h 10m

£662

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

17:50-22:40

1 stop34h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 13/4

00:35-10:35

1 stop28h 00m

£666

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:25-14:40

2 stops25h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/3

22:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

£687

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

19:30-00:47

2 stops35h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/3

09:00-11:30

1 stop20h 30m

£688

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:35-21:15

2 stops31h 40m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 17/3

20:15-09:30

2 stops31h 15m

£703

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

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to New York

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to New York including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to New York. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

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 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York (average of £500). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 21 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 47% on airfare.

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 21 February 2025.

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).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and Austrian Airlines from Johannesburg to New York. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (£612), Delta (£625), and Etihad Airways (£639) 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 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £374. Kenya Airways flights start at £377 while deals on RwandAir start at £505 one-way.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York (average of £500). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£558Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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