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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa from R7 436

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
Mar 10 — Mar 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 February 2026.

Sun 1/320:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2R13 334
Wed 15/422:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 19/422:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2R13 350
Mon 4/513:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 12/51:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/2R13 382
Thu 19/220:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 5/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R13 398
Tue 17/322:10
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2R13 783
Mon 9/213:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop38h 10m
Kenya Airways
Wed 13/512:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2R13 799
Tue 12/513:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 28/512:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/2R13 815
Mon 2/313:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Kenya Airways
Wed 11/31:35
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/2R13 831
Mon 9/213:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 17/517:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2R13 847
Mon 11/513:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Wed 27/517:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/2R13 863
Fri 6/320:55
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/315:25
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop34h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R15 562
Thu 12/220:55
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops34h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/215:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops34h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R15 578

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 334

One-way from

R7 436

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R22 469
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/3-9/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • New York to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 19/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 15m total
  • New York to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R39 820 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 080 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa 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 February 2026.
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New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/4

12:55-13:15

2 stops42h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 6/5

14:45-22:30

2 stops37h 45m

R15 626

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

20:55-13:00

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

13:50-20:00

2 stops60h 10m

R16 058

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

21:55-13:45

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

14:35-19:55

2 stops35h 20m

R16 251

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/4

22:00-13:00

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

13:50-20:00

2 stops36h 10m

R17 469

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/3

22:10-3:55

2 stops23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

R19 600

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/5

22:00-3:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

R19 937

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/3

21:40-10:55

2 stops31h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 30/3

17:00-8:50

2 stops45h 50m

R20 402

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/4

19:50-11:50

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

16:35-22:30

1 stop35h 55m

R20 818

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - HLA

JFKHLA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

22:00-16:00

3 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 13/5

19:50-9:20

3 stops43h 30m

R21 203

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 29/3

11:20-15:20

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

18:35-8:50

3 stops44h 15m

R21 267

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa (average of R8 013). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 982). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 8 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

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
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
291 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

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
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 721 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

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 South Africa?

    Departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa will take you 31h 15m. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa is about 13271 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa are Egyptair (R8 255), Qatar Airways (R10 486), and Kenya Airways (R11 595).

  • What are the most popular routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa?

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cape Town Intl or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa (average of R8 013). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 982). 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 South Africa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 375AverageR19 432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 856AverageR16 210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 577AverageR22 496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 574AverageR22 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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