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Route details

12840 km
Distance

Weather now

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+68°F
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Airports

GCJ
26km
HLA
32km
JNB
21km

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Flight prices to Johannesburg

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We don’t know the price range on the New York to Johannesburg route yet. Not enough people have searched this route to get any price insights. That means you can be one of the first!
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Johannesburg flight (one-way) at the moment:
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We don’t yet have enough data to estimate which month is the cheapest. We will display this data when more people search for this route.
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Is Johannesburg an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Johannesburg with other routes:
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Direct flights to Johannesburg

We could not found any direct flights to Johannesburg from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (South Africa).
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There are not yet enough searches on this route to determine if there are direct flights or not. Try searching for direct flights and you might find one.
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Airports in Johannesburg and New York

Johannesburg has 3 airports and New York has 4 airports.
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Grand Central Airport (GCJ)
26 km from Johannesburg city center.
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Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
32 km from Johannesburg city center.
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O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
21 km from Johannesburg city center.
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~20 Min.
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Which airport in Johannesburg is better?

The closest airport to Johannesburg city center is O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) with 21 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), trip will take 20 min.
Lars
Founder, CEO
O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) can be considered Johannesburg’s main airport. It takes about 20 min. by shuttle to reach the city center.
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Where to stay in Johannesburg

Find the right accommodation in Johannesburg with Avionero:
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WeStay Westpoint Apartments
Corner West Road South & Grayston Drive Morningside
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle
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Hoopoe Haven Guest House
206 2nd Road, Chartwell, Fourways
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Villa Vittoria Lodge
21 Melville Road
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Grace Guest House
142 Curzon Road, Bryanston
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Mini Bar • Hair Dryer
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Apollo Hotel Johannesburg
158 Bram Fischer Drive
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift
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Things to do in Johannesburg

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Johannesburg:
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Johannesburg and Soweto tour
Day Trips • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours
527 reviews
Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour
Day Trips • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours
442 reviews
Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Kid-Friendly • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours
256 reviews
Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle
Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Kid-Friendly • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours
156 reviews
Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Day Trips • Kid-Friendly • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Safaris
58 reviews
Safari Flight
Nature and Wildlife • Hot Air Balloon Rides • Safaris • Good for avoiding crowds • Adventure Tours
742 reviews
Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour
Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours
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Johannesburg guide

Johannesburg themes

This is what Johannesburg is known for:
Markets
Museums
Wine
Urbanism
Nature

Location

Johannesburg is located in South Africa, 12840 km away from New York:
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Currency and exchange rate

100 South African Rand equals 5.33 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1875.04 South African Rand.
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R100 = $5.33
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Visa to South Africa

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.
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Language in South Africa

Official language in South Africa is Afrikaans, English, Ndebele. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².
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Safety

Make sure to prepare when going to Johannesburg and take measures for your personal safety³.
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Air Quality

Johannesburg generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: moderate

Johannesburg pros and cons

Planning a trip to Johannesburg? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Johannesburg looks currently:
Wed, 25 December
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+68°F
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5 m/s
57 %
Thu, 26 December
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+81°F
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4 m/s
35 %
Fri, 27 December
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+81°F
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5 m/s
38 %
Sat, 28 December
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4 m/s
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Sun, 29 December
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+75°F
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5 m/s
53 %
Mon, 30 December
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+79°F
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4 m/s
42 %
Tue, 31 December
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+75°F
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5 m/s
55 %
Wed, 01 January
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+82°F
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5 m/s
40 %
Thu, 02 January
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+81°F
Rain
4 m/s
42 %
Fri, 03 January
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+81°F
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4 m/s
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Sat, 04 January
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5 m/s
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Sun, 05 January
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Clear sky
5 m/s
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Mon, 06 January
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6 m/s
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Tue, 07 January
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5 m/s
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Wed, 08 January
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+86°F
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5 m/s
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Thu, 09 January
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8 m/s
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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Johannesburg will be like?
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Johannesburg.

FAQ

Flying to Johannesburg? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports are in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is served by 3 airports: Grand Central Airport, Lanseria International Airport, O. R. Tambo International Airport. The nearest airport is O. R. Tambo International Airport located 21 km away.
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How far is Johannesburg by plane?
Johannesburg is around 12840 km away from New York.
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What is the flight time to Johannesburg?
Typically it takes to fly to Johannesburg if you are flying from New York.
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When is the best time to travel to Johannesburg?
Usually, the most popular time to travel to Johannesburg is . Want to avoid peak prices? Try flying to Johannesburg in , which is considered the cheapest time to travel.
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What is the flight price to fly to Johannesburg?
You could get a cheaper flight if you are flexible in your travel plans. Try Avionero Flexible Dates to check multiple travel dates to see the best combinations for you.
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How good the weather is in Johannesburg?
The coldest month is June with an average temperature of +48°F. The hottest month is January with an average temperature of +72°F. Right now it is +68°F and Rain in Johannesburg.
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Are there any direct flights to Johannesburg?
No, there are no direct flights to Johannesburg if you are flying from New York.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Johannesburg.
Read more about the company.

4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices
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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

  • (1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
  • (2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
  • (3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
  • (4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
  • (5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024