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$470+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to New York, NY (NYC)

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JNB — NYC
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Tue 3/4
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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 Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$772
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$474
(Kenya Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$841

Good round-trip deal

$909 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,165 or less
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/221:15 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 4/61:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/20$772
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/311:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 3/109:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$774
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/112:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/179:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$778
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 2/209:55 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop27h 24mDelta
Thu 3/138:30 amJFK - JNB
1 stop28h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/19$790
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/1811:55 pmJNB - LGA
2 stops27h 29mDelta
Tue 3/259:45 amLGA - JNB
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/20$797
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2211:15 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 35mKLM
Wed 5/2812:50 amJFK - JNB
1 stop38h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/20$815
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/22:35 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1911:00 amEWR - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$818
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/119:55 pmJNB - LGA
1 stop20h 46mKLM
Mon 3/176:30 pmLGA - JNB
1 stop18h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/20$819
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:55 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop23h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 9/2611:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop29h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/20$829
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/107:40 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Tue 3/185:50 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mAir France
Deal found 2/20$830
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/128:25 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop31h 05mSWISS
Thu 3/2011:05 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Deal found 2/20$836
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Tue 3/187:10 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/241:30 amEWR - JNB
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$839

Find flights from OR Tambo to New York within your budget

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/22

1:15 am-7:35 am

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/6

1:45 pm-10:55 am

1 stop39h 10m

$772

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

11:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/13

9:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

$774

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

2:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops35h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/17

9:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

$778

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/17

7:40 pm-11:40 am

1 stop22h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/31

8:20 pm-8:30 am

2 stops30h 10m

$797

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/18

11:55 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops27h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/25

9:45 am-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$797

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/22

11:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/28

12:50 am-9:20 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$815

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/2

2:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 25m

Newark

Wed 3/19

11:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$818

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

9:55 pm-12:41 pm

1 stop20h 46m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/17

6:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$819

JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/10

7:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Newark

Tue 3/18

5:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop33h 35m

$830

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/1

6:55 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop23h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/9

11:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop29h 15m

$832

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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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 February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is 62 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 February 20, 2025.

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 16, 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 February 20, 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 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 February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta 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
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
8,219 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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?

    Flying on Kenya Airways is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $772. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $774 and $797, respectively. Kenya Airways is 15% 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?

    $474 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $550 and $622, 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$667Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$689Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$770Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$771Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$785Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$846Average$1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$847Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$918Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,099Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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