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Route details
12840 km
Distance
Weather now
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+27°C
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Airports
GCJ
26km
HLA
32km
JNB
21km
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Flight prices from New York to Johannesburg
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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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Is Johannesburg an expensive destination?
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Direct flights from New York to Johannesburg
We could not found any direct flights to Johannesburg, if you are flying from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (South Africa).
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Airports in Johannesburg and New York
Johannesburg has 4 airports and New York has 5 airports.
Johannesburg
New York
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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Rand Airport (QRA)
11 km from Johannesburg city center.
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Which airport in Johannesburg is better?
The closest airport to Johannesburg city center is Rand Airport (QRA) with 11 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.
Planning a trip from New York to Johannesburg? Check the weather
16 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Johannesburg looks currently:
Wed, 14 January
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+27°C
Rain
7 m/s
29 %
Thu, 15 January
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+27°C
Rain
5 m/s
37 %
Fri, 16 January
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+27°C
Rain
4 m/s
39 %
Sat, 17 January
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+24°C
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3 m/s
50 %
Sun, 18 January
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+25°C
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4 m/s
47 %
Mon, 19 January
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+24°C
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5 m/s
44 %
Tue, 20 January
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+25°C
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5 m/s
41 %
Wed, 21 January
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+23°C
Rain
5 m/s
26 %
Thu, 22 January
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+24°C
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4 m/s
38 %
Fri, 23 January
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+27°C
Clear sky
4 m/s
26 %
Sat, 24 January
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+28°C
Scattered clouds
5 m/s
29 %
Sun, 25 January
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+29°C
Broken clouds
5 m/s
28 %
Mon, 26 January
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+31°C
Scattered clouds
5 m/s
16 %
Tue, 27 January
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+27°C
Rain
7 m/s
39 %
Wed, 28 January
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+29°C
Clear sky
5 m/s
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Thu, 29 January
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+33°C
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4 m/s
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FAQ
Flying from New York to Johannesburg? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports are in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is served by 4 airports: Grand Central Airport, Lanseria International Airport, O. R. Tambo International Airport, Rand Airport. The nearest airport is Rand Airport located 11 km away.
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How far is it between New York and Johannesburg by plane?
Johannesburg is around 12840 km away from New York.
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What is the flight time from New York to Johannesburg?
Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from New York to Johannesburg.
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How good the weather is in Johannesburg?
The coldest month is June with an average temperature of +9°C. The hottest month is January with an average temperature of +24°C. Right now it is +27°C and Rain in Johannesburg.
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Is there a direct connection between New York and Johannesburg?
No, there are no direct flights to Johannesburg if you are flying from New York.
Johannesburg guide
Johannesburg themes
This is what Johannesburg is known for:
Location
Johannesburg is located in South Africa, 12840 km away from New York:
Johannesburg time zone
Johannesburg jest o 7 godziny przed New York, gdzie teraz jest 16:30
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16:30 (EST -5)Time in Johannesburg right now
Currency and exchange rate
100 South African Rand equals 4.52 British Pound Sterling. 100 British Pound Sterling equals 2211.08 South African Rand.
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R100 = £4.52Exchange rate
Safety
Make sure to prepare when going to Johannesburg and take measures for your personal safety³.
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Potentially dangerous
Air Quality
Johannesburg generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: moderate
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