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R8 182+ Cheap flights to John F Kennedy Intl

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JFK
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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 4 February 2026.

Wed 4/39:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/322:55
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2R12 784
Wed 27/521:15
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops28h 05m
British Airways
Mon 1/623:45
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops27h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2R12 816
Sat 7/21:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 00m
Kenya Airways
Sun 15/212:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/2R12 896
Thu 12/223:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/220:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2R12 912
Mon 2/31:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 00m
Kenya Airways
Wed 4/313:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/2R12 944
Sun 8/219:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop27h 25m
British Airways
Sat 4/47:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2R12 960
Wed 7/1019:25
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops24h 15m
British Airways
Mon 9/1121:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 3/2R12 976
Tue 3/319:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/312:50
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2R12 991
Sun 1/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/322:10
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2R13 007
Fri 13/29:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 20/215:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/2R13 039
Fri 6/222:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 5/415:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/2R13 055

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 4 February 2026.

Return from

R12 784

One-way from

R8 182

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 599
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 12/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R547 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R123 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

21:15-14:25

1 stop23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/6

22:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R13 183

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:35-11:20

1 stop22h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

23:20-7:35

1 stop25h 15m

R13 215

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:35-14:20

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

23:20-10:25

1 stop28h 05m

R13 247

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-16:59

1 stop24h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/4

17:05-8:50

2 stops33h 45m

R13 471

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

22:00-19:35

1 stop28h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

20:01-8:25

1 stop30h 24m

R13 551

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

22:00-12:15

1 stop21h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/3

19:01-8:40

1 stop30h 39m

R13 551

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/5

17:59-8:50

2 stops32h 51m

R13 679

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

23:59-11:29

1 stop42h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

22:30-12:10

1 stop30h 40m

R13 822

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:35-22:59

2 stops34h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/3

8:05-10:25

1 stop19h 20m

R14 094

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

20:25-22:50

1 stop32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/7

18:30-8:50

1 stop32h 20m

R14 366

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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 30 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 23 hours 10 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 585
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R12 283
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 601
KLM
KLM
From R12 909

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 4 February 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
3 501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 501 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 448 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7 712 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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 R775, while return flights cost around R9 339.

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

    A return flight to John F Kennedy Intl will typically cost around R9 772, however they can be found for as little as R9 339.

  • 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 (19 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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