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— JFK
Aug 28 — Sep 41
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 29 July 2026.

Fri 4/912:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 15/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 25/7R14 682
Thu 3/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 14/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/7R14 749
Fri 20/111:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 00m
Kenya Airways
Fri 27/1113:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 25/7R14 766
Tue 4/817:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 14/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/7R14 782
Tue 22/910:55
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/922:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7R14 799
Wed 9/912:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Wed 14/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/7R14 816
Tue 20/1012:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 27/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/7R14 849
Wed 23/1219:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop27h 25m
British Airways
Fri 8/121:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 26/7R14 899
Mon 7/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 14/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/7R14 966
Thu 10/920:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 15/108:35
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/7R14 983
Wed 5/817:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 25/813:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/7R15 000

Find flight deals to John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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 29 July 2026.

Return from

R14 682

One-way from

R8 504

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R17 528
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 4/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 24/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 457 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R152 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

20:15-15:35

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 26/9

8:35-19:40

1 stop29h 05m

R14 966

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

19:35-12:35

1 stop24h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/1

21:50-10:25

1 stop29h 35m

R15 100

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

19:35-17:20

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/1

21:50-10:25

1 stop29h 35m

R15 318

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

19:35-14:25

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/1

23:20-10:25

1 stop28h 05m

R15 469

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

16:20-11:59

2 stops25h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/1

22:30-8:20

1 stop26h 50m

R16 389

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

23:15-19:40

2 stops26h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 23/10

13:10-19:40

1 stop24h 30m

R16 825

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

23:15-0:25

2 stops31h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 26/9

11:15-19:40

1 stop26h 25m

R17 126

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

19:10-8:50

1 stop43h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 16/9

23:00-16:15

1 stop35h 15m

R18 700

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/9

22:20-16:15

2 stops35h 55m

R18 716

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/8

16:20-11:58

2 stops25h 38m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

19:00-10:25

1 stop33h 25m

R19 051

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

How long is the flight to John F Kennedy Intl?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl takes 23 hours 1 minute. 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 Kenya Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Emirates.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R15 299
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R12 279
Emirates
Emirates
From R16 455
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R12 896

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl are Virgin Atlantic, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

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).

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

Booking 81 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.

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 29 July 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
3 640 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
3 640 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
694 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
6,7
Okay
313 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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, Virgin Atlantic 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 R2 132, while return flights cost around R2 759.

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

    A return flight to John F Kennedy Intl will typically cost around R3 931, however they can be found for as little as R2 759.

  • 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 (23 hours 0 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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