Cheap Flights from New York to Johannesburg from US$521

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg (NYC-JNB)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$521 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JFK to JNB on Thu, Aug 6), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,000 departing on Tue, Jun 9 and returning on Sat, Jun 13.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from New York to Johannesburg?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New York to Johannesburg with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from New York to Johannesburg?

  It takes about 14 hours 45 minutes to fly from New York to Johannesburg.

• When is the best time to book flights from New York to Johannesburg?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Johannesburg is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from New York to Johannesburg?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 4 flight per week flying from New York to Johannesburg. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA188 (22:51)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from New York to Johannesburg?

  To find best deals on flights from New York to Johannesburg, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Aug 6, with one-way flights priced at just US$521.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Johannesburg travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from New York (NYC) to Johannesburg (JNB) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from New York to Johannesburg is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to Johannesburg on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Johannesburg on June 15, 2026 with Qatar Airways, with prices starting at US$542.

• Which airports can I fly to for Johannesburg from New York?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Johannesburg, with John F. Kennedy International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JFK-JNB) is by far the most common option on this route: Lanseria International Airport (HLA) O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).

• Is there any time difference between New York and Johannesburg?

  The time difference between Johannesburg and New York is 7h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from New York to Johannesburg?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.