Cheap flights from Johannesburg to New York

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What you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

  • South African Airways
  • United Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to New York.

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • British Airways
  • Lufthansa
  • Air France

These airlines fly from Johannesburg to New York, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

16 hours

This is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to New York.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Johannesburg/New York route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to New York and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.

How to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to New York

Tips and advice from our flight experts

You've searched for flights from Johannesburg to New York. We've found 15 flights and compared multiple offers to get you the best deal. South African Airways is, on average, the cheapest for this route. Look out for them! The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for £35 from Johannesburg to New York on 12/03/2026 at 06:35.

We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. We've found 10 airlines operating the 13000 km flight from Johannesburg to New York.

To find the best offers, book in advance or consider last-minute deals. Look for flights during off-peak seasons. South African Airways is a popular choice for this route, with an average duration of 16 hours. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.