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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa from R8 520

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
Jul 19 — Jul 261
1 adult

Cheap 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 14 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 909

One-way from

R8 520

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R29 128
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/10-3/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 93h 00m total
  • New York to South Africa
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 4/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • New York to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R15 458 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 962 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa

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 14 July 2025.

Sun 19/101:20JFK - JNB
2 stops55h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1119:50JNB - JFK
2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/7R19 909
Fri 19/913:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Sun 28/917:00JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/7R19 963
Wed 27/814:55JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 4/99:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/7R19 998
Sat 4/100:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 16/1017:50JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/7R20 016
Fri 3/1012:55JFK - JNB
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/101:25JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R20 232
Wed 8/1022:00JFK - JNB
3 stops29h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 16/1014:30JNB - JFK
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/7R20 483
Mon 20/100:35JFK - PLZ
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/118:00PLZ - JFK
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7R20 519
Sat 27/120:20JFK - DUR
2 stops30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 30/116:00DUR - JFK
2 stops32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/7R20 644
Wed 23/76:45JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 29/716:35CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/7R22 276
Wed 27/813:45JFK - CPT
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1018:25CPT - JFK
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7R22 294
Sun 31/86:45JFK - HLA
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/912:05HLA - JFK
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7R22 312
Mon 11/87:50JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 20/818:55CPT - JFK
1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/7R22 402

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Price

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 19/10

1:20-14:20

2 stops55h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

19:50-19:45

2 stops30h 55m

R19 909

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 19/9

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

17:00-7:35

1 stop20h 35m

R19 963

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/8

14:55-8:20

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

9:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

R19 998

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/10

0:35-10:35

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

17:50-22:40

1 stop34h 50m

R20 016

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/10

12:55-7:10

1 stop36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

1:25-7:35

1 stop36h 10m

R20 232

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/10

22:00-9:25

3 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R20 483

New YorkPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/10

0:35-18:10

2 stops35h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 5/11

8:00-11:05

2 stops34h 05m

R20 519

New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 27/12

0:20-13:30

2 stops30h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 30/1

16:00-17:45

2 stops32h 45m

R20 644

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/10

0:35-11:50

1 stop29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

17:15-23:25

1 stop36h 10m

R22 276

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/8

13:45-13:45

2 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/10

18:25-7:35

2 stops43h 10m

R22 294

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa as you normally would.

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 14 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andSWISS 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.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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  • 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 Norse Atlantic UK (R8 520), Kenya Airways (R8 896), and Egyptair (R13 273).

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 950AverageR15 878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 563AverageR24 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 818AverageR18 930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 433AverageR22 700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR20 057AverageR23 670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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