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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York from £396

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NYC
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York are usually found in May or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday 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 29 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£612

One-way from

£396

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£666

Good round-trip deal

£854 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 6/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 March 2025.

Tue 6/501:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 18/513:45JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/3£612
Sun 15/623:15JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Sun 22/621:55JFK - JNB
2 stops28h 35mDelta
Deal found 28/3£630
Wed 7/518:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 55mAir France
Sun 18/523:59JFK - JNB
2 stops26h 31mAir France
Deal found 27/3£647
Wed 7/517:55JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 17/500:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3£658
Wed 9/420:40JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 15/421:30JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/3£670
Sat 7/619:35JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Thu 12/619:25JFK - JNB
2 stops31h 55mSWISS
Deal found 27/3£681
Sun 11/523:15JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/501:00JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£684
Tue 8/419:00JNB - LGA
2 stops34h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 15/419:29LGA - JNB
2 stops31h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£698
Wed 23/422:50JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 30/422:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3£700
Thu 15/523:15JNB - LGA
2 stops24h 08mDelta
Wed 28/517:00LGA - JNB
2 stops22h 20mDelta
Deal found 27/3£718
Tue 29/719:25JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/918:10JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/3£738
Wed 9/419:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 24/418:10JFK - JNB
2 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£769

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

01:15-07:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/5

13:45-00:15

1 stop28h 30m

£612

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

23:15-13:20

1 stop20h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/6

21:55-08:30

2 stops28h 35m

£630

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

18:50-18:45

1 stop29h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/5

23:59-08:30

2 stops26h 31m

£647

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

17:55-17:55

1 stop30h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/5

00:35-10:35

1 stop28h 00m

£658

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

20:40-16:00

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/4

21:30-10:20

1 stop30h 50m

£670

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

19:35-12:50

1 stop23h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/6

19:25-09:20

2 stops31h 55m

£681

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

23:15-15:25

1 stop22h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/5

01:00-08:30

1 stop25h 30m

£684

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

19:00-23:30

2 stops34h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 15/4

19:29-08:35

2 stops31h 06m

£698

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/4

22:00-03:55

2 stops23h 55m

£700

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

23:15-17:23

2 stops24h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 28/5

17:00-21:20

2 stops22h 20m

£718

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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?

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 21 March 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 60 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 29 March 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.

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 29 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and KLM 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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,897 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,537 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

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, Kenya Airways (£612), Delta (£630), and Air France (£647) 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 14% 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 £396. JetBlue flights start at £516 while deals on Emirates start at £550 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£544Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£592Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£597Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£698Average£777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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