Round trip from
$881
24 Dec – 2 Jan · Kenya Airways · 1 stop
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Direct flights from
$1,892
24 Dec – 2 Jan · United Airlines
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12840 km
Distance
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19 h 5 min
Shortest flight
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8
Airlines
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$522
One way from
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$881
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The route at a glance
About 12840 km separate Johannesburg and New York; the quickest flight is 19 h 5 min and a typical one 19 h 5 min.
None of the cheapest tickets found were direct; Kenya Airways carries 100% of them.
Most cheap flights leave from O.R. Tambo International Airport (20 km from the centre of Johannesburg).
Most land at John F. Kennedy International Airport (20 km from the centre of New York).
A one-way ticket starts at $522, a round trip at $881.
Cheapest price by month
| Month | Round trip from |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | $841 |
| December 2026 | $881 |
Cheapest day to fly
The cheapest departure in the next two months is 6 November at $629.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 $629 |
7 $629 |
8 $629 |
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| 9 $629 |
11 $629 |
Cheaper More expensive
- $629 — Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
- $629 — Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
- $629 — Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
- $629 — Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
- $629 — Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Price trend, last 30 days
Over the last 30 days the fare moved between $824 and $1,477, averaging $960.
Today's price is 8% below that average — a good moment to book.
- 5 October — $899
- 15 October — $824
- 20 October — $841
- 25 October — $841
- 30 October — $1,477
- 4 November — $881
Trip length and timing
The cheapest tickets are for stays of about 9 nights (the very cheapest: 9 nights), booked around 50 days ahead.
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Questions and answers
- What is the cheapest price for flights from Johannesburg to New York?
- The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $881.
- Which month is the cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to New York?
- November 2026 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $841.
- Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to New York?
- Yes. Direct flights were found from $1,892.
- Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to New York?
- Airlines found on this route: British Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines.
- How far is New York from Johannesburg?
- The distance is about 12840 km. A direct flight takes about 16 h 25 min.
- How long is the flight from Johannesburg to New York?
- The shortest flight takes 19 h 5 min; most take about 19 h 5 min.
- Which airports do flights from Johannesburg to New York use?
- Most depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport and arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport.