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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from R8 661

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
Jul 13 — Jul 201
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in October or November, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 749

One-way from

R8 661

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R17 447
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 28/9-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R25 344 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 444 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 July 2025.

Sun 28/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 21/1015:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/7R14 749
Thu 17/720:30JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 29mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 24/720:30JFK - JNB
1 stop31h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/7R14 873
Mon 21/717:55JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 21/1019:50JFK - JNB
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7R14 891
Tue 25/1121:55JNB - JFK
1 stop33h 57mDelta
Mon 1/1222:00JFK - JNB
2 stops30h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/7R15 140
Mon 10/1119:40JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 40mAir France
Sun 16/111:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 50mAir France
Deal found 5/7R15 193
Wed 16/718:50JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 00mKLM
Tue 12/81:40JFK - JNB
1 stop24h 50mKLM
Deal found 7/7R15 228
Sun 13/71:25JNB - JFK
1 stop21h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 28/720:00JFK - JNB
1 stop37h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/7R15 459
Thu 17/714:30JNB - JFK
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 25/710:55JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/7R16 346

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

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Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

9:50-9:00

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/10

15:45-8:20

1 stop34h 35m

R14 749

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

17:55-4:30

1 stop40h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/10

19:50-10:35

1 stop32h 45m

R14 873

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

21:55-14:15

1 stop23h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

22:00-11:50

2 stops30h 50m

R15 140

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

19:40-14:20

1 stop25h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/11

1:00-11:50

1 stop27h 50m

R15 193

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

12:05-6:35

1 stop25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/1

12:45-0:25

1 stop28h 40m

R15 459

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

20:30-15:30

1 stop25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/8

8:10-10:05

1 stop19h 55m

R15 601

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

23:15-13:20

1 stop20h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/8

18:25-21:20

1 stop20h 55m

R16 204

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

10:10-22:39

2 stops43h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 16/1

16:50-7:05

2 stops31h 15m

R16 559

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

19:25-18:05

1 stop28h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/7

23:10-7:00

1 stop25h 50m

R16 737

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

13:55-15:10

1 stop31h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/8

1:20-16:10

1 stop32h 50m

R16 914

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 83 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, January 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 R771). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 010). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 July 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 8 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, andKLM 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.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with prices starting at R14 749. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at R14 873 and R15 140, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 9% 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 R8 661. Qatar Airways flights start at R8 821 while deals on Etihad Airways start at R10 631 one-way.

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

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in London?

    London travellers tend to visit Eventim Apollo, St. Paul's Cathedral, and London Eye more than any other notable places. Eventim Apollo, St. Paul's Cathedral, and London Eye can be accessed by travelling approximately 16,2 km, 25,2 km, and 23,6 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their stopover in London can hire a car from London Heathrow for about R702 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq, by traveling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R219.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for 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, January 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 R771). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 010). 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 818AverageR13 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 087AverageR15 059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SWISSCheapestR13 226AverageR14 101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 660AverageR15 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR13 991AverageR16 370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR14 130AverageR15 224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR14 130AverageR15 587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 559AverageR15 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 607AverageR15 416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 194AverageR21 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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