Cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg from £533

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Sun, Apr 26
New York JFKJohannesburg HLA
£533
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Mon, Apr 27
New York JFKJohannesburg JNB
£537
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Mon, Apr 27
New York JFKJohannesburg JNB
£558
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Fri, May 1
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£588
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Mon, Apr 27
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£630
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Mon, Apr 27
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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£533

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,319

Cheapest round-trip

£933

Average round-trip

£1,234

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center

Fastest option: Gautrain rapid rail. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses or metered taxis.

Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), located 24 km east of the city center. As Africa's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations including the Gautrain rapid rail service, metered taxis, ride-hailing apps, shuttle buses, and private transfers. The Gautrain provides the fastest and most reliable connection to Sandton and central Johannesburg, while road-based options offer flexibility for travelers with heavy luggage or destinations not on the rail network. Journey times by road vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15 min

R 185 (single fare to Sandton)

every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)

fastest to Sandton

25-30 min

R 185 (single fare; change at Marlboro)

every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)

Johannesburg CBD access

30-60 min

R 450-R 700 (metered; varies by destination and traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R 300-R 550 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door option

45-90 min

R 200-R 400 (shared service; varies by provider)

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with time

30-60 min

R 600-R 1,200 (pre-booked; fixed rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers, groups

30-60 min

R 400-R 1,500 (daily rate; excludes fuel)

24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Gautrain operates from approximately 05:30 to 20:30 on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickups at O.R. Tambo are from designated areas on the arrivals level.
  • Traffic on the N12 and R24 highways can significantly extend journey times during peak hours (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Johannesburg

Depart from
John F. Kennedy International
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
12879 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from New York to Johannesburg in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from New York to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Air FranceAFRAFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C16°C
February27°C16°C
March26°C15°C
April22°C12°C
May21°C10°C
June18°C6°C
July18°C6°C
August21°C9°C
September26°C12°C
October27°C14°C
November26°C15°C
December27°C16°C
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
296
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
27°C16°C
18 Apr
86%
18°C13°C
Sunday
12 Apr
26°C18°C
19 Apr
87%
21°C14°C
Monday
13 Apr
26°C18°C
20 Apr
88%
20°C14°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
26°C17°C
21 Apr
84%
18°C14°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
76%
26°C17°C
22 Apr
81%
18°C14°C
Thursday
16 Apr
85%
24°C16°C
23 Apr
20°C13°C
Friday
17 Apr
79%
15°C13°C
24 Apr
18°C14°C
Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport when they travel from New York to Johannesburg. Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The distance between New York and Johannesburg is 12879 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, and Air France. New York and Johannesburg have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from New York to Johannesburg?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Johannesburg takes around 15 hours.
What is the flight distance between New York and Johannesburg?
The flight distance between New York and Johannesburg is 12879 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between New York and Johannesburg?
Several carriers operate flights between New York and Johannesburg. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from New York?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Juan, Orlando, Edinburgh, Atlanta, Miami, Calgary, Istanbul, Las Vegas, Barcelona, Mexico City, Paris, Manchester, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, Tampa.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and London, Harare, Cape Town, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein.
Which airports are there in New York?
New York is mainly served by John F. Kennedy International. But there are other airports nearby, including Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport.
What airports are near New York?
The main airport in New York is John F. Kennedy International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Albany International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Long Island MacArthur, Tweed New Haven, Westchester County.
Which airlines fly between New York and Johannesburg?
Currently, you can fly between New York and Johannesburg with Fly Safair, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, Air France.
When’s the best time to travel between New York and Johannesburg?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between New York and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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