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New York City Johannesburg
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Sun., 01 Dec. JFK - JNB
Mon., 09 Dec. JNB - JFK
$1527 $1419
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Mon., 02 Dec. JFK - JNB
$1001 $951
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Tue., 12 Nov. JFK - JNB
Mon., 25 Nov. JNB - JFK
$1381 $1284
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Tue., 10 Dec. JNB - JFK
$1432 $1358
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
47% Trains in Johannesburg are 47% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City $5.53
Johannesburg $2.93
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
25% A meal in Johannesburg is 25% cheaper than a meal in New York City.
New York City $22.87
Johannesburg $17.26
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 11.58 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.09 AUD
Last checked on 05 November 2024
Distance: 12838 kms
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city centre: 23 kms
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) How far from city centre: 1 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Johannesburg

How long does the flight take to go from New York City to Johannesburg?
The total flight time between New York City and Johannesburg is of around 02:17 hours on average, considering an average distance of 21,896 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 New York City to Johannesburg at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to Johannesburg is $951. 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 Johannesburg expensive to visit compared to New York City?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Johannesburg costs an average of 1.73 AUD, 55% cheaper than New York City, with a fare of 3.81 AUD, while train tickets costs 47% less in Johannesburg: 2.93 AUD against 5.53 AUD in New York City. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 17.26 AUD in Johannesburg, 25% less than the 22.87 AUD in New York City. The price of the coffee is around 60% cheaper in Johannesburg, with an average of 3.04 AUD, while in New York City the coffee costs 7.62 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from New York City to Johannesburg?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Africa may apply when travelling from New York City. 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 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 12.0 mm ,Johannesburg's temperatures can go up to 31.84 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 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 12.0 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 airport route flying between New York City and Johannesburg is: John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). This route is covered by the following airline(s): South African Airways. United Airlines.

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