Stopovers between New York and Johannesburg
New York to Johannesburg is about 12,831 km. 12 cities sit close enough to the route to add a night or two, and Lisbon, Madrid, Porto have airline stopover programs. Pick your dates to see what each one really costs.
Cities on the way
One of the easiest stopover cities in Europe: metro from the airport, walkable, great food.
One of the closest major airports to its downtown in the US.
Iberia lets you stop 1–9 nights at no extra airfare.
Riverside wine town with a direct metro from the airport.
Free Smithsonian museums; the metro goes from National to the Mall.
Royal Air Maroc's hub; Marrakech is a train ride away.
European feel without crossing the Atlantic.
UP Express runs to Union Station in 25 minutes.
Medina, riads and the Atlas mountains on the horizon.
Beach, Gaudí and late dinners.
Train from the airport to the old town in 12 minutes, so even a single night works.
Table Mountain, beaches and wine country.