Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York from $533

The cheapest month to fly to New York from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $845, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport averaging around $858.

The cheapest day to depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,010. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,208.

Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Newark for the best Johannesburg OR Tambo - New York flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around $895 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as $842 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 45% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York flight.

Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Virgin Atlantic are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York

Kenya Airways, United Airlines and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. Kenya Airways is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New York. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 100% of flights between Johannesburg and New York have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 393 minutes.

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Nairobi (NBO) was the most common stop: 29% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $847.

Flights connecting via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 35m.

Nairobi (NBO) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 40m.

1 flights are operational daily from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York as of April 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00PM, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

As of April 2026, 7 flights take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in New York each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.