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

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Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
50%Trains in Johannesburg are 50% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$3.63
Johannesburg$1.80
MealMid-priced restaurant
30%A meal in Johannesburg is 30% cheaper than a meal in New York City.
New York City$16.00
Johannesburg$10.60
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
65%A taxi fare in Johannesburg is 65% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$3.00
Johannesburg$1.06
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
59%Coffee in Johannesburg is 59% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$5.00
Johannesburg$2.05
Exchange rate
1 USD = 19.03 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.06 USD
Last checked on Wed, 04/9
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

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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 $491. 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 1.06 USD , 65% cheaper than New York City, with a fare of 3.00 USD,

while train tickets cost 50% less at Johannesburg: $ 1.80 USD versus $ 3.63 USD at New York City.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 10.60 USD euros in Johannesburg, 34% less than the 16.00 USD euros in New York City.

The price of the coffee is around 59% cheaper in Johannesburg, with an average of 2.05 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).
How is the weather in Johannesburg compared to New York City?
While in New York City the temperatures can reach an average of 32.5 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Johannesburg's temperatures can go up to 31.84 ºC during the hot season, with 6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.43 ºC in Johannesburg, compared to the -11.93 ºC average degrees reported in New York City. During the winter period, New York City can register 12 mm precipitation, while Johannesburg have an average of 0.9 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between New York City and Johannesburg?

The main route from New York City to Johannesburg is: John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). The following airlines fly this route:

Kenya Airways.

Egyptair.

Turkish Airlines.

Which airlines fly from New York City to Johannesburg?

The airlines that fly non-stop from New York City to Johannesburg are:

  • South African Airways.
  • Emirates.
  • Qatar Airways.

Emirates, stopping at Dubai during at least 120 minutes.

  • Turkish Airlines, with 525 minutes of layover in Istanbul.
  • Etihad Airways, with 845 minutes scale in Abu Dhabi.

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