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$460+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to New York, NY (NYC)

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JNB — NYC
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York are usually found in February or May, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$804
(oojo)

One-way from

$460
(Mytrip)

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August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$979
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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 December 18, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1910:00 pmJNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/18:55 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$846
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2712:10 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop34h 35mKenya Airways
Sun 1/121:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/18$880
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2511:55 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops30h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/144:50 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$882
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/187:30 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop30h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 1/158:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop31h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/16$899
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2511:55 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops30h 21mKLM
Tue 1/141:00 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops26h 00mKLM
Deal found 12/17$952
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:40 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Tue 1/144:50 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mAir France
Deal found 12/17$968
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/287:40 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop32h 30mDelta
Wed 9/102:46 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/18$971
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/227:40 pmJNB - LGA
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Sun 12/297:00 amLGA - JNB
2 stops32h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,009
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/279:05 amJNB - EWR
2 stops36h 15mSWISS
Sun 1/1210:05 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Deal found 12/18$1,043
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/279:05 amJNB - JFK
2 stops36h 35mSWISS
Sun 1/124:25 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop35h 00mSWISS
Deal found 12/18$1,065
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/239:55 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 1/610:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,081
This travelstart.ae deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure travelstart.ae is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/287:40 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop32h 30mAir France
Tue 9/91:00 amJFK - JNB
1 stop25h 10mAir France
Deal found 12/18$1,085

Find flights from OR Tambo to New York within your budget

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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

1:15 am-6:35 am

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/7

1:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop27h 30m

$804

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/23

11:55 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops25h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/30

2:30 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$805

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/23

11:55 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops26h 39m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/31

4:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$805

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/5

7:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop34h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/14

12:35 am-10:35 am

1 stop28h 00m

$806

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/23

11:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

10:00 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 55m

$808

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/22

11:55 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop22h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/29

8:20 am-10:00 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$818

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/20

9:55 am-8:40 am

1 stop29h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/27

10:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 35m

$823

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/17

7:45 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop24h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/16

5:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$832

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/21

8:25 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops30h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/29

12:45 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$833

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/20

8:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop23h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/30

4:25 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$841

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to New York in December.
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AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 round-trip flight from OR Tambo to New York. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 $236). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 December 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from OR Tambo to New York. Price data was last updated on December 8, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2024.

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 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and Air France from Johannesburg to New York. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,604 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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?

    Flying on Kenya Airways is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $804. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $805 and $806, respectively. Kenya Airways is 9% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $460 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $474 and $481, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York?

    Most travelers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Newark, Johannesburg OR Tambo - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Johannesburg OR Tambo - New York LaGuardia when deciding on the best route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to New York 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 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 $236). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from OR Tambo to New York

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$667Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$684Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
DeltaCheapest$757Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$796Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$847Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$858Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$861Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$918Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,076Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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