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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from R8 584

JNB — JFK
Oct 18 — Oct 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/912:10 -
1 stop25h 25m
Tue 6/1013:45 -
1 stop39h 10m
Deal found 15/9R14 578
Sun 27/91:15 -
1 stop36h 20m
Mon 5/1013:45 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 15/9R14 594
Mon 28/917:00 -
1 stop20h 35m
Tue 6/1013:45 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 16/9R14 643
Thu 8/109:45 -
1 stop28h 50m
Sat 31/1023:00 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 13/9R14 660
Sun 4/1020:15 -
2 stops32h 37m
Sun 18/106:00 -
2 stops44h 45m
Deal found 13/9R14 676
Tue 29/917:00 -
1 stop20h 35m
Wed 30/1213:45 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 16/9R14 708
Mon 28/917:00 -
1 stop20h 35m
Fri 13/1113:45 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 15/9R14 757
Wed 30/920:15 -
2 stops29h 53m
Wed 7/1017:30 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 17/9R14 774
Wed 7/109:45 -
1 stop28h 50m
Mon 12/1022:20 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 16/9R14 790
Tue 15/920:15 -
1 stop29h 25m
Wed 21/1017:30 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 13/9R14 806

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

Round-trip from

R14 594

One-way from

R8 584

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 936
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 27/9-5/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 888 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 270 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

Tue 6/10

10:55-20:00

2 stops39h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 708
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

17:00-7:35

1 stop20h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 311

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

13:25-18:55

2 stops36h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 060

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

20:35-6:35

3 stops41h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 151

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 347

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

18:00-10:55

1 stop22h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 558

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

9:45-20:21

2 stops40h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 047

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

R13 731

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

14:30-8:35

3 stops48h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 878

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 604

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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 45 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 R14 041). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R16 907). 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 471 and R16 451 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 594 on Kenya Airways (Sept 27–Oct 5).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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
3 662 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
3 662 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
3 733 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 536 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
3 662 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
8 228 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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 Ethiopian Air or Virgin Atlantic 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 591. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R10 725 and R12 540, 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 697. Qatar Airways flights start at R8 237 while deals on Emirates start at R10 131 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 R670 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 R14 041). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R16 907). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR7 591AverageR14 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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JetBlueCheapestR10 725AverageR17 317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 540AverageR13 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 729AverageR14 091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 779AverageR14 788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 028AverageR14 276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 077AverageR15 087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 264AverageR14 167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR13 528AverageR15 743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR13 546AverageR15 066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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