Flights from Boston to Johannesburg
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via New York
- 19h 12m
- two tickets, via Madrid
- $1,006
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 7,858 mi (12,646 km)
fastest
Via New York
19h 12m
with the connection
Boston to New York
flight 1h 27m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Johannesburg: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Johannesburg
flight 14h 45m
Via Madrid
Spain
20h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,006
Via Munich
Germany
20h 40m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,314
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
20h 45m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,333
Via Zurich
Switzerland
20h 48m
with the connection
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Boston to cities closest to Johannesburg
Boston to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: 3,917 mi (6,303 km) from Johannesburg, flight 12h 15m
from $557
Boston to Dubai
Dubai: 3,989 mi (6,420 km) from Johannesburg, flight 12h 13m
from $446
Boston to Tel Aviv Yafo
Tel Aviv Yafo: 4,052 mi (6,521 km) from Johannesburg, flight 10h 3m
from $417
Boston to Athens
Athens: 4,444 mi (7,152 km) from Johannesburg, flight 9h 5m
Boston to Praia
Praia: 4,480 mi (7,210 km) from Johannesburg, flight 10h 30m
from $346
Boston to Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo: 4,616 mi (7,429 km) from Johannesburg, flight 9h 40m
from $460
To Johannesburg from cities closest to Boston
New York to Johannesburg
New York: 190 mi (306 km) from Boston, flight 14h 45m
Atlanta to Johannesburg
Atlanta: 936 mi (1,506 km) from Boston, flight 15h 5m
from $753
London to Johannesburg
London: 3,271 mi (5,264 km) from Boston, flight 11h 5m
from $438
Madrid to Johannesburg
Madrid: 3,400 mi (5,471 km) from Boston, flight 10h 5m
from $463
Paris to Johannesburg
Paris: 3,437 mi (5,531 km) from Boston, flight 11h 23m
from $448
Amsterdam to Johannesburg
Amsterdam: 3,453 mi (5,557 km) from Boston, flight 10h 50m
from $454
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Boston to Johannesburg?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via New York.
What is the fastest way to fly from Boston to Johannesburg?
Via New York: 1h 27m to the connection, 14h 45m after it, about 19h 12m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Boston to Johannesburg with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Madrid from $1,006. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Boston and Johannesburg?
New York (19h 12m total), Madrid (20h 5m total), Munich (20h 40m total), Amsterdam (20h 45m total) and Zurich (20h 48m total).
How far is Johannesburg from Boston?
7,858 mi (12,646 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.