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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from R8 471

JNB — JFK
Nov 24 — Dec 11
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 5/1118:50 -
1 stop35h 35m
Thu 12/1112:50 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 23/10R14 605
Fri 6/110:20 -
1 stop26h 00m
Fri 13/110:20 -
1 stop39h 05m
Deal found 20/10R14 672
Thu 24/1217:00 -
1 stop20h 35m
Sat 2/113:45 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 24/10R14 705
Thu 19/1121:40 -
1 stop32h 50m
Thu 3/1211:29 -
1 stop24h 41m
Deal found 21/10R14 738
Sun 8/1121:20 -
1 stop27h 16m
Sun 15/1115:59 -
2 stops33h 41m
Deal found 22/10R14 821
Wed 25/1118:50 -
1 stop23h 05m
Wed 2/1212:50 -
1 stop39h 05m
Deal found 23/10R14 871
Fri 20/110:20 -
1 stop25h 00m
Fri 27/110:20 -
1 stop39h 05m
Deal found 24/10R14 887
Wed 11/1118:50 -
1 stop23h 05m
Mon 23/1120:15 -
1 stop43h 10m
Deal found 24/10R14 920
Wed 28/109:50 -
1 stop36h 00m
Mon 9/1115:00 -
1 stop34h 25m
Deal found 22/10R15 036

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

Round-trip from

R14 605

One-way from

R8 471

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R14 987
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/11-12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 18/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 484 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 138 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

13:45-15:00

1 stop32h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 936

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/12

18:50-22:25

1 stop34h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 489
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

20:20-15:00

1 stop25h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 119

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/3

20:20-15:00

1 stop25h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 218

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

9:50-10:59

2 stops56h 09m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 400

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

9:50-19:59

2 stops41h 09m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 483

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 516

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

13:25-18:55

2 stops36h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 566

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

9:50-17:50

3 stops39h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 229

JohannesburgNew York

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

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

9:25-8:00

3 stops29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 290

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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 62 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, March 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 373). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R17 175). 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 752 and R15 898 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 605 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 5–Nov 12).

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
3 688 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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
3 688 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 688 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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
3 710 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 688 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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
1 546 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 688 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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
336 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 688 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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
8 267 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 688 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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 25h. Fly via Turkish Airlines 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 R6 651. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R10 915 and R12 763, respectively. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 57% 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 834. Qatar Airways flights start at R8 337 while deals on Emirates start at R10 311 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.

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

    Royal Albert Hall, Tower Bridge, and Piccadilly Circus 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 Piccadilly Circus can do so by traveling 19,6 km, 26,6 km, and 22,7 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Travellers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of R545 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, March 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 373). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R17 175). 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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Fly from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl on these airlines

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Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR6 651AverageR14 890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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JetBlueCheapestR10 915AverageR17 625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 763AverageR13 702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 093AverageR14 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 129AverageR15 176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 260AverageR14 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 310AverageR16 174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 500AverageR15 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR13 769AverageR17 069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR13 787AverageR15 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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