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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa from R8 105

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
Jul 3 — Jul 101
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 3 June 2026.

Thu 13/822:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/1112:05
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/5R16 843
Thu 6/811:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 6/912:40
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/5R16 990
Wed 19/822:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/912:40
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/5R17 006
Tue 11/811:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/91:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6R17 038
Sun 23/822:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/920:55
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/6R17 055
Sun 16/81:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/912:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5R17 103
Wed 4/1110:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/113:10
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops42h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/5R17 152
Mon 1/622:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 12/622:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/5R17 217
Mon 24/81:20
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/920:55
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop31h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/5R17 249
Sun 23/822:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/917:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6R17 477
Tue 10/1113:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/119:55
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/5R21 895
Thu 20/813:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/813:15
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5R21 927

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 3 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 843

One-way from

R8 105

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R26 540
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 13/8-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • New York to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • New York to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R36 621 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 600 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/10

19:00-0:15

2 stops47h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

12:10-14:45

2 stops56h 35m

R21 489

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/8

19:00-15:50

2 stops38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

12:10-14:45

2 stops56h 35m

R22 398

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/10

22:20-10:15

2 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

19:10-14:25

1 stop25h 15m

R22 902

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 14/9

22:20-5:30

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

19:10-18:55

2 stops29h 45m

R22 902

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/10

23:00-10:15

1 stop29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

13:25-8:15

1 stop25h 50m

R22 902

New YorkNelspruit

JFK - MQP

JFKMQP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/8

22:00-7:55

2 stops27h 55m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Wed 26/8

12:40-15:10

2 stops32h 30m

R22 999

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/8

22:20-20:35

2 stops40h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

13:30-18:55

2 stops35h 25m

R24 088

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/8

19:50-13:15

2 stops35h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 20/9

14:45-22:30

2 stops37h 45m

R24 429

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

20:15-12:05

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

17:20-22:25

1 stop36h 05m

R24 754

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/11

21:15-12:05

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

17:20-18:20

1 stop32h 00m

R24 770

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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 R1 413). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R18 728). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa?

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 3 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar 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
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

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
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

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 29h 55m. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa is about 12822 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 (R9 169), Qatar Airways (R10 155), and Kenya Airways (R11 751).

  • 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.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa 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 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 R1 413). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R18 728). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 501AverageR18 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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