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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from R8 777

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
Jan 29 — Feb 51
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 683

One-way from

R8 777

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 701
Delta
  • Delta
  • 12/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R24 570 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 593 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 January 2025.

Wed 12/223:55JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 25mDelta
Sat 22/214:35JFK - JNB
1 stop21h 25mDelta
Deal found 23/1R14 683
Tue 22/41:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Wed 30/413:45JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/1R14 720
Thu 13/210:10JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 30mLufthansa
Tue 25/215:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 23/1R14 739
Sat 8/220:25JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/222:10JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R14 757
Wed 9/49:55JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 28/415:30JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/1R14 924
Mon 3/319:40JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 00mAir France
Mon 10/323:55JFK - JNB
2 stops27h 30mAir France
Deal found 23/1R14 998
Tue 25/219:10JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/320:45JFK - JNB
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R15 072
Wed 5/219:35JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 20mBrussels Airlines
Mon 17/218:25JFK - JNB
2 stops32h 05mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 23/1R15 109
Fri 7/219:30JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 13/28:00JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/1R15 368
Tue 4/323:55JNB - JFK
2 stops25h 55mKLM
Tue 11/317:30JFK - JNB
2 stops22h 30mKLM
Deal found 23/1R15 720
Sun 9/223:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/220:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R15 794
Tue 4/219:35JNB - JFK
2 stops32h 07mAir Canada
Tue 11/215:55JFK - JNB
2 stops32h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 23/1R16 035

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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

23:55-15:50

1 stop22h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/2

16:30-19:00

1 stop19h 30m

R14 683

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

1:15-7:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/4

13:45-9:45

1 stop38h 00m

R14 720

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

10:10-15:40

1 stop36h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/2

15:45-9:30

1 stop34h 45m

R14 739

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

20:25-13:05

1 stop23h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/2

22:10-9:30

1 stop28h 20m

R14 757

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

9:55-9:10

1 stop29h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/4

15:30-8:35

1 stop35h 05m

R14 924

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

19:40-10:40

1 stop22h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/3

23:55-9:25

2 stops27h 30m

R14 998

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

19:10-22:15

1 stop34h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/3

20:45-10:45

1 stop32h 00m

R15 072

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

19:35-13:55

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/2

18:25-9:30

2 stops32h 05m

R15 109

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

19:30-11:55

1 stop23h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 13/2

8:00-11:30

1 stop20h 30m

R15 368

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

23:55-18:50

2 stops25h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/3

17:30-22:00

2 stops22h 30m

R15 720

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of R771). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 010). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 January 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 24 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways and Air France from Johannesburg to New York. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 502 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 337 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 737 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 597 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with prices starting at R14 683. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Kenya Airways and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at R14 720 and R14 739, respectively. Delta is priced at 8% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R8 777. Qatar Airways flights start at R9 036 while deals on RwandAir start at R11 295 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights have a stopover in London most often. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights stop in Nairobi the next most. Dubai sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?

    Hyde Park, Russell Square, and Tower Bridge are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a stopover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Russell Square, or Tower Bridge can do so by traveling 20,1 km, 23,5 km, and 26,6 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Travellers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of R620 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai, by traveling 10,5 km, 6,8 km, and 51,6 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R1 624.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Amsterdam. Abu Dhabi sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights. Doha comes in third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of R771). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 010). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 342AverageR14 175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 170AverageR15 569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapestR14 011AverageR16 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR14 159AverageR15 386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR14 166AverageR16 297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 223AverageR14 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 438AverageR16 527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 088AverageR15 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 731AverageR18 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 473AverageR17 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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