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Johannesburg New York City
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Sat., 11 Jan. JNB - JFK
Sat., 18 Jan. JFK - JNB
$2067 $1948
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Johannesburg New York City
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Mon., 17 Feb. JNB - JFK
$755 $710
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
102% Trains are 102% more expensive in New York City than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg $2.82
New York City $5.71
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
56% The average meal is 56% more expensive in New York City than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg $17.63
New York City $27.55
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 0.64 USD
1 USD = 1.58 AUD
Last checked on 22 December 2024
Distance: 12838 kms
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) How far from city centre: 1 kms
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city centre: 23 kms

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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 $710. 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 3.94 AUD, 124% more expensive than Johannesburg, with a fare of 1.76 AUD, while train tickets costs 102% more in New York City: 5.71 AUD against 2.82 AUD in Johannesburg. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 27.55 AUD in New York City, 56% more than the 17.63 AUD in Johannesburg. The price of the coffee is around 145% more expensive in New York City, with an average of 7.87 AUD , while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 3.21 AUD.
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.

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