Cheap flights from Johannesburg to New York

6 nonstop flights a week. Operated by United Airlines, about 16h 25m in the air, 7,978 mi (12,840 km). Tickets from $629, nonstop from $1,396.

Flights from Johannesburg to New York

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Johannesburg to New York at a glance

flight time, nonstop
16h 25m
straight-line distance
7,978 mi (12,840 km)
flights a week
6
next flight
10 November
departure time
22:00
lowest price, with a connection, 20 November
$629
lowest nonstop price
$1,396
airline
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Johannesburg to New York flight schedule

6 flights a week. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
UA 187
United Airlines
22:00 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
07:25 Newark Liberty International, terminal B
16h 25m
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Boeing 787-900

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. New York is 7 hours behind Johannesburg. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Johannesburg to New York

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Johannesburg to New York depart and land

Departure from Johannesburg

6 flights a week, terminal A, 12 mi (20 km) from the city centre

Arrival in New York

6 flights a week, terminal B, 9 mi (15 km) from the city centre

When to visit New York

Weather by month

Best time to visit: August and September, +25° to +29° by day, sea +22° to +24°. In November it is +12° by day and +4° at night, sea +12°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+4° −3° +5° 10 days
Feb
+6° −3° +4° 10 days
Mar
+11° +1° +6° 10 days
Apr
+16° +6° +10° 11 days
May
+22° +12° +15° 12 days
Jun
+27° +17° +19° 10 days
Jul
+30° +21° +24° 14 days
Aug
+29° +20° +24° 11 days
Sep
+25° +16° +22° 10 days
Oct
+19° +10° +18° 8 days
Nov
+12° +4° +12° 8 days
Dec
+7° −1° +7° 11 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to New York?
A nonstop flight takes 16 hours 25 minutes on average.
How far is New York from Johannesburg?
7,978 mi (12,840 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg to New York?
United Airlines (6 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Johannesburg to New York?
There are 6 a week, about 0.9 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Johannesburg to New York?
The flight departs at 22:00 (UA187). Local time.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Johannesburg to New York?
20 November 2026 (Friday): from $629 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Johannesburg to New York?
United Airlines: nonstop tickets from $1,396 on 20 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Johannesburg. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Johannesburg airport do flights to New York leave from?
O.R. Tambo International (6 a week).