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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights typically cost between R13 941 and R17 044 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 725 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 15–Sept 30).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 46m.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 898.

Question 3

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 19m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights typically cost between R13 941 and R17 044 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 725 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 15–Sept 30).

Question 5

How often are flights from Johannesburg to New York delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 100% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 393 minutes.

Question 6

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 7

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 8

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 26h 10m. Fly via 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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with prices starting at R8 863. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R10 557 and R12 344, respectively. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 577. Qatar Airways flights start at R8 108 while deals on Emirates start at R9 888 one-way.

Question 12

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Booking 22 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.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, September 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 644). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 659). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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).

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Kenya Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 17

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 R510 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to JFK?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 21

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl?

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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.

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl with no change fees?

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Question 27

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Round-trip from	R13 725
One-way from	R8 385
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R16 659

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR8 863	AverageR13 651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
JetBlue	CheapestR10 557	AverageR17 046	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 344	AverageR13 252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 465	AverageR13 702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR12 579	AverageR14 218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 824	AverageR14 077	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	CheapestR12 873	AverageR14 851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 057	AverageR13 890	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR13 334	AverageR14 614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR13 358	AverageR16 220	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Booking 22 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?

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights typically cost between R13 941 and R17 044 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 725 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 15–Sept 30).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to New York delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 393 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 898.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 19m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 46m.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights typically cost between R13 941 and R17 044 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 725 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 15–Sept 30).