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Johannesburg New York City
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Fri, 17 May JNB - JFK
£325 £315
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
83% Trains are 83% more expensive in New York City than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg £1.43
New York City £2.61
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
116% The average meal is 116% more expensive in New York City than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg £6.5
New York City £14.07
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.25 USD
1 USD = 0.81 GBP
Last checked on 19 April 2024
Distance: 7977 miles
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) How far from city centre: 1 miles
Lanseria Intl Apt (HLA) How far from city centre: 30 miles
Grand Central (GCJ) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Rand (QRA) How far from city centre: 8 miles
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Newark International Airport (EWR) How far from city centre: 11 miles
La Guardia (LGA) How far from city centre: 5 miles
East 34St Landing (NES) How far from city centre: 2 miles
Stewart (SWF) How far from city centre: 52 miles
Mercer County (TTN) How far from city centre: 55 miles

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Prices for tickets from Johannesburg to New York City may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to New York City

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to New York City?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and New York City is of around 05:28 hours on average, considering an average distance of 24,209 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to New York City at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to New York City is 315£. At Opodo 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 New York City expensive to visit compared to Johannesburg?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in New York City costs an average of 2.01 GBP, 134% more expensive than Johannesburg, with a fare of 0.86 GBP, while train tickets costs 83% more in New York City: 2.61 GBP against 1.43 GBP in Johannesburg. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 14.07 GBP in New York City, 116% more than the 6.50 GBP in Johannesburg. The price of the coffee is around 173% more expensive in New York City, with an average of 4.02 GBP , while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 1.47 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to New York City?
The most popular months to book a trip from Johannesburg to New York City are January, December and May, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to New York City?
The best time of the year to go to New York City when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to New York City from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, October and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - New York City.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Johannesburg to New York City?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from Johannesburg. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in New York City compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg the temperatures can reach an average of 31.84 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,New York City's temperatures can go up to 32.5 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -11.93 ºC in New York City, compared to the -0.43 ºC average degrees reported in Johannesburg. During the winter period, Johannesburg can register 0.9 mm precipitation, while New York City have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Johannesburg and New York City?
The main airport route flying between Johannesburg and New York City is: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • South African Airways.
Airlines with indirect flights from Johannesburg to New York City are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Johannesburg to New York City are:
  • Emirates, stoping in Dubai for 185 minutes minimun.
  • Virgin Atlantic, with 150 minutes scale in London.
Flight Duration 29 h and 28 m Flights between Johannesburg and New York City take, on average, 29 h and 28 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £315 Cheapest price for a flight between Johannesburg and New York City found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport OR Tambo International Airport The airport OR Tambo International Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Johannesburg and New York City
Arriving Airport John F Kennedy Intl Airport Flights departing Johannesburg with New York City as destination arrive at John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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