Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 381

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
Jan 11 — Jan 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in October or April, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Tue 30/1213:45JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 27/15:25JNB - JFK
1 stop32h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/12R19 422
Mon 29/1213:45JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways
Sun 25/11:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/12R21 129
Wed 24/1221:50JFK - JNB
1 stop26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 14/119:35JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12R22 667
Tue 30/1213:45JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 16/11:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/12R22 853
Wed 31/1213:45JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 16/11:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/12R22 887
Thu 25/1221:50JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 19/122:00JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12R24 357
Mon 29/1217:45JFK - JNB
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/119:20JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12R24 780
Tue 30/1220:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R24 915
Tue 30/1213:45JFK - JNB
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/117:00JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12R25 050
Wed 31/1222:00JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/119:45JNB - JFK
2 stops48h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12R25 473
Tue 30/1213:45JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/110:25JNB - JFK
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12R25 574

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 340

One-way from

R9 381

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R27 028
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 00m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
5/2
  • 5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 20m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R29 495 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 639 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/3

22:10-3:55

2 stops23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

23:00-20:00

2 stops27h 00m

R18 729

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

20:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

R19 506

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

20:55-9:25

3 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

R20 216

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

21:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

R20 267

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

21:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

23:00-20:00

2 stops27h 00m

R20 960

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

20:55-9:25

3 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

R21 298

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 23/1

20:55-3:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

10:10-18:55

3 stops39h 45m

R22 177

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

22:20-10:25

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

18:50-18:55

2 stops31h 05m

R22 853

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/3

22:20-5:35

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

R22 870

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

8:05-16:05

2 stops25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

22:00-19:29

2 stops28h 29m

R22 904

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R8 333). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 472). 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 JFK to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 12 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as R18 729, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 23h 45m. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 12822 km.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from R9 888. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R12 505, and Turkish Airlines, from R14 078. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Egyptair (R8 941), Qatar Airways (R11 059), and Kenya Airways (R12 264).

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R8 333). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 472). 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 4 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 888AverageR20 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 078AverageR14 587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 646AverageR17 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR18 535AverageR22 071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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