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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
54%Trains in Johannesburg are 54% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City£2.81
Johannesburg£1.28
MealMid-priced restaurant
30%A meal in Johannesburg is 30% cheaper than a meal in New York City.
New York City£12.38
Johannesburg£8.50
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
63%A taxi fare in Johannesburg is 63% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City£2.32
Johannesburg£0.85
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
58%Coffee in Johannesburg is 58% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City£3.87
Johannesburg£1.64
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 23.57 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP
Last checked on Thu 27/03
Distance: 7977 miles
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 14 miles
La Guardia (LGA)How far from city centre: 5 miles
Stewart (SWF)How far from city centre: 52 miles
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 1 miles
Lanseria Intl Apt (HLA)How far from city centre: 30 miles

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Johannesburg

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 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 376£. 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 0.85 GBP, 63% cheaper than New York City, with a fare of 2.32 GBP,

while train tickets costs 54% less in Johannesburg: 1.28 GBP against 2.81 GBP in New York City.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 8.50 GBP in Johannesburg, 31% less than the 12.38 GBP in New York City.

The price of the coffee is around 58% cheaper in Johannesburg, with an average of 1.64 GBP, while in New York City the coffee costs 3.87 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from New York City to Johannesburg?
The most popular months to book a flight from New York City to Johannesburg are December, January and October, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to Johannesburg, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.
When is the best time to travel from New York City to Johannesburg?
The best time of the year to go to Johannesburg when flying from New York City depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Johannesburg from New York City in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, June, July and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route New York City - 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 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 mm ,Johannesburg's temperatures can go up to 31.84 ºC during the hot season, with 6 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 mm precipitation, while Johannesburg have an average of 0.9 mm rain level.
Which are the airlines with flights from New York City to Johannesburg?

Airlines with direct flights departing from New York City to Johannesburg are:

  • South African Airways.
  • Emirates.
  • Virgin Atlantic.

Air Canada, stopping in Frankfurt for 615 minutes minimum.

  • South African Airways, with 88 minutes scale in Washington, D.C. (ARLINGTON COUNTY).
  • Emirates, with 135 minutes scale in Dubai.

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