Cheap Flights from New York City (NYC) to Johannesburg (JNB)

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Cheapest time to fly from New York City to Johannesburg

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of March. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Airlines that fly from New York City to Johannesburg

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
37%Trains in Johannesburg are 37% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$3.63
Johannesburg$2.27
MealMid-priced restaurant
34%A meal in Johannesburg is 34% cheaper than a meal in New York City.
New York City$18.00
Johannesburg$11.94
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
68%A taxi fare in Johannesburg is 68% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$3.00
Johannesburg$0.96
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
54%Coffee in Johannesburg is 54% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$5.00
Johannesburg$2.32
Exchange rate
1 USD = 16.78 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.06 USD
Last revised on Sat, 12/20
Distance: 7977 miles
New York City airports
La Guardia (LGA)How far from city center: 5 miles
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city center: 14 miles
Stewart (SWF)How far from city center: 52 miles
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city center: 1 miles
Lanseria Intl Apt (HLA)How far from city center: 30 miles

Are you planning to travel to Johannesburg for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from New York City. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Johannesburg

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to South Africa. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from New York City to Johannesburg, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to Johannesburg is $526. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Johannesburg more expensive than New York City to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Johannesburg costs an average of 0.96 USD , 68% cheaper than New York City, with a fare of 3.00 USD,
while train tickets cost 37% less at Johannesburg: $ 2.27 USD versus $ 3.63 USD at New York City.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 11.94 USD euros in Johannesburg, 34% less than the 18.00 USD euros in New York City.
The price of the coffee is around 54% cheaper in Johannesburg, with an average of 2.32 USD, while in New York City the coffee costs 5.00 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from New York City to Johannesburg?
The most popular months to book a trip from New York City to Johannesburg are July, August and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from New York City to Johannesburg?
The best time of the year to visit Johannesburg depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, August is the best month to fly to Johannesburg from New York City in terms of searches from our customers, followed by December and July. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, April and May are the months with fewer searches for New York City - Johannesburg.
How long does the flight from New York City to Johannesburg take?
Flight length from New York City to Johannesburg is around 02:17 hours on average, at an average distance of 21,896 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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