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Ethiopian Air Logo
8:55 pm - 3:55 am
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 pm - 7:55 pm
JNB
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JFK
26h 55m
2 stops
$846Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:55 pm - 3:55 am
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 pm - 8:10 pm
JNB
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JFK
27h 10m
2 stops
$860Ethiopian Air
Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 pm - 3:55 am
JFK
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JNB
23h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 8:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
27h 10m
2 stops
$861Ethiopian Air
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 3:50 pm
JFK
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 am - 7:35 am
JNB
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JFK
36h 20m
1 stop
$864Kenya Airways
Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 27
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 3:50 pm
JFK
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 pm - 7:35 am
JNB
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JFK
25h 25m
1 stop
$866Kenya Airways
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 25
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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JNB
34h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 8:35 am
JNB
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JFK
28h 45m
1 stop
$886Etihad Airways
Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Apr 15
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
LGA
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JNB
19h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 2:44 pm
JNB
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LGA
23h 49m
1 stop
$1,355Delta
Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 18
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
LGA
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JNB
25h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 12:44 pm
JNB
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LGA
20h 49m
1 stop
$1,356Delta
Fri, Mar 20 - Wed, Apr 1
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2:15 pm - 3:55 am
LGA
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JNB
30h 40m
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Qatar Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 9:12 pm
JNB
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LGA
30h 42m
2 stops
$1,365Qatar Airways
Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 17
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2:15 pm - 3:55 am
LGA
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JNB
30h 40m
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Qatar Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 9:12 pm
JNB
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LGA
30h 42m
2 stops
$1,366Qatar Airways
Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 17

Ethiopian Air flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Ethiopian Air
Feb 22
JFK8:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 9
JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
2 stops
JFK8:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$860
Ethiopian Air
Apr 12
EWR9:45 pmNewark
24h 10m
2 stops
JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 20
JNB10:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
2 stops
EWR7:45 pmNewark
$861
Ethiopian Air
Apr 19
EWR9:45 pmNewark
24h 10m
2 stops
JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 23
JNB10:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
2 stops
EWR7:45 pmNewark
$862

Etihad Airways flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Etihad Airways deals on New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Mar 17
JFK3:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 35m
1 stop
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 15
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 45m
1 stop
JFK8:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$886
Etihad Airways
Feb 11
JFK3:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 18
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
36h 35m
1 stop
JFK4:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$893
Etihad Airways
Feb 11
JFK3:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 18
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 30m
1 stop
JFK9:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$894

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

8:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

11:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$846

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/22

8:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

11:00 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$860

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/13

10:00 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

10:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$861

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/11

1:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/27

1:15 am-7:35 am

1 stop36h 20m

$864

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/11

1:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/25

12:10 pm-7:35 am

1 stop25h 25m

$866

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/17

3:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/15

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop28h 45m

$886

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/10

5:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

9:55 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop23h 49m

$1,355

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Fri 3/20

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/1

9:55 pm-12:44 pm

1 stop20h 49m

$1,356

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/23

2:15 pm-3:55 am

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

8:30 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops30h 42m

$1,365

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/23

2:15 pm-3:55 am

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

8:30 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops30h 42m

$1,366

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The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York, with most prices found around $1,164. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from New York averaging around $1,166.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $1,579. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from New York because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,709.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around $1,258 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York for as low as $883 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

How have New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 4% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$964

Fastest flight time

14h 45m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York in the past 72 hours is $964. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,439.
The fastest flight from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 14h 45m
Direct flights go from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport every day.
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  • How far is New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?

    The distance between New York and Johannesburg OR Tambo is about 7979.3 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 14h 45m.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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CondorPriceFrom $480Free CancellationRating
6.4
399 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $764Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,124 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $778Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,443 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $814Free CancellationRating
7.5
678 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $826Free CancellationRating
7.2
952 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $843Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,209 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $843Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,704 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $848Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,376 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $909Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,891 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $952Free CancellationRating
6.8
294 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

    United Airlines operates around 6 flights from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $1,614, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from as low as $1,333 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 9,209 reviews.

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