Flights from Johannesburg to Boston
Pick a departure date to see flights and seller prices
We search agencies and airlines for your day: nonstop and connecting flights, baggage, departure and arrival times.
Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via New York
- 20h 42m
- two tickets, via London
- $848
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 7,858 mi (12,646 km)
fastest
Via New York
United States
20h 42m
with the connection
Johannesburg to New York
flight 16h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Boston: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Boston
flight 1h 17m
two ticketsfrom $1,477
Via Madrid
Spain
21h 20m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $912
Via London
United Kingdom
21h 55m
with the connection
Johannesburg to London
flight 11h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Boston: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Boston
flight 7h 40m
two ticketsfrom $848
Via Munich
Germany
21h 58m
with the connection
Via Atlanta
United States
22h 2m
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 Johannesburg to cities closest to Boston
Johannesburg to New York
New York: 190 mi (306 km) from Boston, flight 16h 25m
from $629
Johannesburg to Atlanta
Atlanta: 936 mi (1,506 km) from Boston, flight 16h 27m
Johannesburg to London
London: 3,271 mi (5,264 km) from Boston, flight 11h 15m
from $304
Johannesburg to Madrid
Madrid: 3,400 mi (5,471 km) from Boston, flight 10h 10m
from $421
Johannesburg to Paris
Paris: 3,437 mi (5,531 km) from Boston, flight 11h 38m
from $412
Johannesburg to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 3,453 mi (5,557 km) from Boston, flight 11h 11m
from $427
To Boston from cities closest to Johannesburg
Abu Dhabi to Boston
Abu Dhabi: 3,917 mi (6,303 km) from Johannesburg, flight 13h 48m
from $606
Dubai to Boston
Dubai: 3,989 mi (6,420 km) from Johannesburg, flight 14h 3m
from $564
Tel Aviv Yafo to Boston
Tel Aviv Yafo: 4,052 mi (6,521 km) from Johannesburg, flight 11h 33m
from $511
Athens to Boston
Athens: 4,444 mi (7,152 km) from Johannesburg, flight 10h 50m
from $521
Praia to Boston
Praia: 4,480 mi (7,210 km) from Johannesburg, flight 10h 55m
Sao Paulo to Boston
Sao Paulo: 4,616 mi (7,429 km) from Johannesburg, flight 9h 58m
from $1,215
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Boston?
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 Johannesburg to Boston?
Via New York: 16h 25m to the connection, 1h 17m after it, about 20h 42m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Boston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $848. 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 Johannesburg and Boston?
New York (20h 42m total), Madrid (21h 20m total), London (21h 55m total), Munich (21h 58m total) and Atlanta (22h 2m total).
How far is Boston from Johannesburg?
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.