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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from R8 585

JNB — JFK
Oct 13 — Oct 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/109:45 -
1 stop28h 50m
Thu 8/1015:45 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 10/9R14 336
Wed 21/109:45 -
1 stop28h 50m
Sun 25/1023:00 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 9/9R14 352
Thu 8/109:45 -
1 stop28h 50m
Thu 15/1015:45 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 11/9R14 368
Wed 7/109:45 -
1 stop28h 50m
Thu 8/1022:20 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 8/9R14 384
Sun 27/91:15 -
1 stop36h 20m
Mon 5/1013:45 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 11/9R14 432
Wed 30/99:45 -
1 stop28h 50m
Sat 24/1022:20 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 12/9R14 448
Mon 21/91:15 -
1 stop36h 20m
Mon 5/1013:45 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 10/9R14 513
Wed 30/99:45 -
1 stop28h 50m
Tue 30/322:20 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 9/9R14 545
Sat 10/109:45 -
1 stop36h 15m
Sat 17/1022:20 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 11/9R14 577
Mon 28/99:45 -
1 stop28h 50m
Mon 5/1022:20 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 9/9R14 593

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

Round-trip from

R14 336

One-way from

R8 585

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 771
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/10-8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 18/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 587 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 231 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

8:20-20:00

2 stops65h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 922

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/2

9:25-8:10

3 stops29h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 469

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

9:25-8:00

3 stops29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 469

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

9:50-19:59

2 stops41h 09m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 839

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

18:50-18:55

2 stops31h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 209

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/1

22:20-8:15

1 stop40h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 209

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/3

19:35-16:00

1 stop27h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/3

21:40-9:25

1 stop29h 45m

R14 481

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

20:15-22:52

2 stops32h 37m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/10

6:00-19:40

1 stop31h 40m

R14 722

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

19:20-16:35

1 stop27h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 883

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/10

21:50-13:30

2 stops33h 40m

R15 495

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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?

Booking 81 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, November 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 R13 852). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R16 736). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights typically cost between R13 321 and R16 269 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 336 on Etihad Airways (Oct 1–Oct 8).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andVirgin Atlantic from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
3 654 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
7,4
Good
694 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
6,7
Okay
327 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
8 214 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 27h 10m. Fly via British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 12822 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with prices starting at R7 507. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R10 606 and R12 401, respectively. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 50% 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 R7 612. Qatar Airways flights start at R8 145 while deals on Emirates start at R10 018 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 London most often. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights stop in Doha the next most. Abu Dhabi sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?

    Royal Albert Hall, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a stopover in London interested in visiting Royal Albert Hall, Tower Bridge, or Trafalgar Square can do so by traveling 19,6 km, 26,6 km, and 23,1 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Travellers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of R462 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • 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 Nairobi. Dubai sees the next fewest stopovers 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, November 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 R13 852). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R16 736). 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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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR8 365AverageR14 241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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JetBlueCheapestR10 606AverageR17 125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 401AverageR13 313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 567AverageR13 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 637AverageR14 413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 884AverageR14 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapestR12 932AverageR14 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 117AverageR13 984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR13 396AverageR14 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 419AverageR16 295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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