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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from R8 579

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
Apr 22 — Apr 291
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 61 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 17 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 569

One-way from

R8 579

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 175
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/6-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 72h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R26 496 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 742 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Find flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

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 17 April 2025.

Wed 4/69:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/614:00JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R14 569
Thu 27/111:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 13/1219:00JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/4R14 947
Sun 29/622:50JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/822:00JFK - JNB
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4R15 438
Wed 7/520:40JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 27/58:10JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/4R15 722
Mon 9/618:50JNB - JFK
1 stop21h 40mAir France
Sat 21/61:40JFK - JNB
1 stop24h 45mAir France
Deal found 17/4R15 778
Wed 4/623:15JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 50mDelta
Mon 16/61:00JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 30mDelta
Deal found 17/4R15 816
Wed 14/517:55JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 20/50:55JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4R15 835
Sun 28/922:50JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 8/1022:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/4R17 007
Sun 11/513:55JNB - JFK
1 stop31h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 18/51:20JFK - JNB
1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/4R17 120
Wed 7/519:35JNB - JFK
2 stops48h 45mSWISS
Mon 12/520:30JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 50mSWISS
Deal found 16/4R17 271
Tue 29/721:15JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/918:10JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/4R18 065
Tue 29/719:25JNB - JFK
1 stop33h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 28/97:50JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/4R18 556

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

9:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/6

14:00-8:20

1 stop36h 20m

R14 569

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

12:10-7:35

1 stop25h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/5

13:45-0:15

1 stop28h 30m

R14 985

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/6

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/8

22:00-13:05

2 stops33h 05m

R15 438

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

20:40-16:00

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/5

8:10-10:20

1 stop20h 10m

R15 722

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

18:50-15:45

1 stop26h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/6

1:40-8:30

1 stop24h 50m

R15 778

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

23:15-19:05

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/6

1:00-8:30

1 stop25h 30m

R15 816

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

17:55-17:55

1 stop30h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/5

19:50-10:35

1 stop32h 45m

R15 835

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/10

22:00-3:55

2 stops23h 55m

R17 007

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

13:55-15:10

1 stop31h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/5

1:20-16:10

1 stop32h 50m

R17 120

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

19:35-14:20

2 stops48h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/5

20:30-9:20

1 stop30h 50m

R17 271

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to John F Kennedy Intl from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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 11 April 2025.

Booking 61 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 17 April 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 17 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta 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
8,0
Very Good
3 200 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
8,0
Very Good
3 200 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 200 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
7 916 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 200 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 435 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 200 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
1 580 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 200 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
7,4
Good
3 554 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 200 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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 Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with prices starting at R14 569. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Kenya Airways and Virgin Atlantic, with the lowest prices starting at R14 985 and R15 722, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 14% 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 579. Qatar Airways flights start at R9 429 while deals on Etihad Airways start at R9 713 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 Nairobi most often. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights stop in London 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 points of interest to see during a stopover in London?

    London travellers tend to visit St. Paul's Cathedral, Russell Square, and Hyde Park more than any other notable places. St. Paul's Cathedral, Russell Square, and Hyde Park can be accessed by travelling approximately 25,2 km, 23,5 km, and 20,1 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their stopover in London can hire a car from London Heathrow for about R596 per day.

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

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq, by traveling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 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 R284.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • 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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Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 591AverageR14 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 574AverageR16 153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SWISSCheapestR14 082AverageR15 013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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DeltaCheapestR14 450AverageR16 663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 567AverageR16 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR14 708AverageR16 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 764AverageR15 677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR14 881AverageR16 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 428AverageR16 470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 968AverageR23 563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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