New York to Johannesburg awards.
7,973 miles · ~15h 54m estimated flight time
About this route
Airlines serving both New York and Johannesburg include British Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 12 more. We don't publish an award chart for this city pair yet, so use the search tool below to check live award pricing and availability across every program that flies it.
Airlines serving these airports
These carriers serve both JFK and JNB, non-stop or via a connecting hub.
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Virgin Atlantic
VS
Cathay Pacific
CX
Iberia
IB
Etihad Airways
EY
TAP Air Portugal
TP
El Al
LY
Qantas
QF
Alaska Airlines
AS
Emirates
EK
Turkish Airlines
TK
Lufthansa
LH
Air France
AF
KLM
KL
When award seats open on this route
Booking tips
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
- Compare programs before transferring — prices vary significantly between loyalty currencies
- Check our search tool for real-time New York to Johannesburg award availability
Keep planning this trip
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Frequently asked questions
Which loyalty programs can I use for JFK to JNB?
We don't publish an award chart for JFK–JNB yet, so search the route to see which programs price it and what they charge. Most major programs accept transfers from Amex, Chase and Capital One, so the currency you hold is rarely the constraint — availability is.
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