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$598+ Cheap flights to Johannesburg, South Africa

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Nov 24 — Dec 11
Sun 11/24
Sun 12/1
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Flights to Johannesburg in 2024

Find the latest flights to Johannesburg in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,638,201 searches and data was last updated on November 19, 2024.

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Average price

$1,241

Round-trip from

$774

One-way from

$598
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Cheapest flights to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on November 19, 2024.

Thu 11/219:15 pmEWR - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/2711:00 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/18$1,100
Sat 11/3012:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/95:00 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,111
Tue 11/191:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 30mKenya Airways
Sun 11/241:15 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/17$1,126
Sat 11/238:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/211:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/17$1,133
Thu 12/510:29 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop28h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/97:25 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop28h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,153
Thu 12/59:35 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/97:25 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop25h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,153
Sat 11/3012:00 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop36h 10mEgyptair
Mon 12/99:45 pmJNB - EWR
1 stop42h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 11/18$1,227
Wed 11/279:35 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 12/77:25 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops33h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/18$1,320
Sat 11/306:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop32h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 12/99:15 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/18$1,333
Sun 12/298:55 pmEWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/2010:25 amJNB - EWR
1 stop26h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,371
Sat 11/3012:00 pmEWR - JNB
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/91:25 pmJNB - EWR
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,387
Sat 11/2312:10 amJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/47:05 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,393

Find flights to Johannesburg within your budget

Locate flights to Johannesburg that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,638,201 searches and data was last updated on November 19, 2024.

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NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 3/10

1:30 am-10:45 am

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/20

7:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$774

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 3/12

11:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/27

2:35 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 25m

$973

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/29

1:45 pm-10:55 am

1 stop39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/9

5:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop20h 35m

$1,087

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/16

8:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/21

11:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,088

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/14

12:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/31

5:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop23h 00m

$1,091

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 1/16

9:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/6

9:15 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$1,102

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/7

12:45 pm-7:10 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/28

1:15 am-6:35 am

1 stop36h 20m

$1,103

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Mon 2/3

12:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

9:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop42h 15m

$1,151

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/5

10:29 pm-10:20 am

1 stop28h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/9

7:25 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,153

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Wed 1/15

6:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/31

9:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$1,201

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Best time to book a flight to Johannesburg

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Travel insights for flights to Johannesburg

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Johannesburg including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Johannesburg?

On average, a flight from New York to Johannesburg takes 25 hours 41 minutes. Flights to Johannesburg from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on November 10, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Johannesburg should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Johannesburg

The most flights from New York to Johannesburg are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Johannesburg are United Airlines, Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,312

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From $973

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From $770

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From $828

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Johannesburg are SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated November 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways to Johannesburg have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,766 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
804 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,636 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Johannesburg if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Johannesburg on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Johannesburg?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SAUDIA is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Johannesburg.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Johannesburg?

    A round-trip flight to Johannesburg will typically cost around $136, however they can be found for as little as $51.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Johannesburg depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Johannesburg, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 mi away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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