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R8 421+ Cheap flights to John F Kennedy Intl

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— JFK
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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 11 June 2026.

Sun 14/622:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/922:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6R14 906
Thu 16/79:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/722:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/6R14 923
Mon 20/79:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 6/815:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/6R14 989
Tue 8/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 29/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/6R15 005
Mon 15/69:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/6R15 022
Mon 20/79:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/722:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/6R15 038
Mon 28/99:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 15/1015:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/6R15 055
Mon 15/69:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 22/622:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/6R15 072
Wed 15/79:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/722:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/6R15 088
Thu 23/79:45
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/722:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/6R15 154
Sun 14/617:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sun 13/913:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/6R15 171

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 11 June 2026.

Return from

R14 923

One-way from

R8 421

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 610
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

23:15-1:14

2 stops31h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/9

8:35-19:40

1 stop29h 05m

R18 546

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

13:30-14:25

1 stop30h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/8

22:20-10:15

2 stops29h 55m

R19 059

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

10:05-8:50

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/8

23:00-5:30

1 stop24h 30m

R19 687

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/7

22:00-3:55

2 stops23h 55m

R20 035

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

19:10-8:50

1 stop43h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/7

11:20-16:15

1 stop22h 55m

R20 283

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

9:25-8:50

3 stops29h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/9

11:20-15:20

1 stop22h 00m

R22 467
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

20:20-15:00

1 stop25h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/1

10:20-15:25

1 stop22h 05m

R22 599

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

9:25-9:00

3 stops29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/12

17:35-3:55

2 stops27h 20m

R25 412

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

9:25-9:00

3 stops29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/8

17:06-4:00

2 stops28h 54m

R27 331

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

9:25-8:50

3 stops29h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 14/9

1:20-12:25

2 stops29h 05m

R28 356

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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 22 hours 45 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 Emirates.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R12 984
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 047
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R15 038
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R12 717

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl are Emirates, Kenya Airways and Etihad 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 82 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 11 June 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
3 583 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 583 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 583 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 583 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 583 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 726 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 583 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
306 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 583 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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, Emirates 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 R1 666, while return flights cost around R11 209.

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

    A return flight to John F Kennedy Intl will typically cost around R11 209, however they can be found for as little as R11 209.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to John F Kennedy Intl, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (22 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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