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R8 447+ Cheap flights to John F Kennedy Intl

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— JFK
Feb 24 — Mar 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to John F Kennedy Intl in 2026

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Cheapest flights to John F Kennedy Intl Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 January 2026.

Mon 9/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 19/321:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R12 847
Fri 13/219:05
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 15/20:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R12 960
Wed 25/219:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop24h 24m
American Airlines
Thu 5/321:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/1R12 976
Wed 4/222:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop23h 20m
British Airways
Mon 9/223:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop25h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 25/1R12 992
Mon 2/29:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/215:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/1R13 008
Wed 11/39:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/322:55
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/1R13 024
Sun 1/29:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/215:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/1R13 040
Mon 2/222:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop23h 20m
British Airways
Thu 5/38:05
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 25/1R13 104
Mon 25/521:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop24h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 2/618:10
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/1R13 136
Sun 8/321:15
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops28h 05m
British Airways
Wed 18/323:45
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops27h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 23/1R13 168
Sat 24/119:35
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops24h 45m
British Airways
Fri 6/220:40
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 23/1R13 184
Mon 2/319:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop24h 00m
British Airways
Wed 11/39:05
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 24/1R13 200

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Find the latest flights to John F Kennedy Intl in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 25 January 2026.

Return from

R12 654

One-way from

R8 447

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 533
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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24/3
  • 24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R543 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R121 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:35-18:15

1 stop28h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

21:05-7:35

1 stop28h 30m

R13 345

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-14:25

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/4

17:05-8:50

2 stops33h 45m

R13 441

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

20:25-22:50

1 stop32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 19/6

19:00-8:50

1 stop31h 50m

R13 457

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

20:25-13:40

1 stop23h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/5

22:00-8:50

1 stop28h 50m

R13 457

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

22:00-18:45

2 stops26h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/3

17:35-19:00

1 stop19h 25m

R13 522

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

21:30-18:43

2 stops28h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

18:00-8:35

1 stop31h 35m

R13 522

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:00-19:35

1 stop28h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

13:50-22:05

2 stops26h 15m

R13 618

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:00-22:55

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/3

13:50-21:20

2 stops25h 30m

R13 618

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

10:55-19:55

2 stops39h 00m

R8 447

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

12:05-6:35

1 stop25h 30m

R8 495

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When is the best time to book a flight to John F Kennedy Intl?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to John F Kennedy Intl. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to John F Kennedy Intl?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl takes 22 hours 15 minutes. Flights to John F Kennedy Intl from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to John F Kennedy Intl?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl are Virgin Atlantic, Kenya Airways and British Airways.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R12 650
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R12 346
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 900
British Airways
British Airways
From R13 217

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to John F Kennedy Intl?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl are Etihad Airways, SWISS and Ethiopian Air.

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 John F Kennedy Intl ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl, 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 25 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM, andVirgin Atlantic to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
292 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 699 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

FAQs about flying to John F Kennedy Intl

  • Can I find cheaper flights to John F Kennedy Intl if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to John F Kennedy Intl on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in John F Kennedy Intl?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in John F Kennedy Intl. One-way flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl typically cost R779, while return flights cost around R9 386.

  • How much is a return flight to John F Kennedy Intl?

    A return flight to John F Kennedy Intl will typically cost around R9 820, however they can be found for as little as R9 386.

  • Where does the fastest flight to John F Kennedy Intl depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to John F Kennedy Intl, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does New York John F Kennedy Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at New York John F Kennedy Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. New York John F Kennedy Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. TWA Hotel At JFK Airport is the closest property to New York John F Kennedy Intl (0,0 km away from New York John F Kennedy Intl).

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