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£606 Find cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Johannesburg departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Johannesburg (JFK-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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22:00 - 03:55JFK-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
23:00 - 19:55JNB-JFK
26h 55m2 stops
£702Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 16 Sep - Fri, 1 Nov
22:00 - 03:55JFK-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
23:00 - 20:00JNB-JFK
27h 00m2 stops
£718Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 6 May - Fri, 7 Jun
22:00 - 03:55JFK-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
04:00 - 19:55JNB-JFK
45h 55m3 stops
£724Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 20 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct
19:25 - 10:15JFK-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
18:05 - 04:40JNB-JFK
40h 35m1 stop
£791Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 17 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
13:45 - 15:50JFK-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
17:00 - 07:35JNB-JFK
20h 35m1 stop
£849Kenya Airways
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Fri, 4 Oct - Fri, 18 Oct
00:30 - 15:50JFK-JNB
33h 20m2 stops
13:35 - 09:00JNB-JFK
25h 25m1 stop
Thu, 3 Oct - Fri, 18 Oct
18:20 - 07:10JFK-JNB
30h 50m3 stops
13:35 - 09:00JNB-JFK
25h 25m1 stop
Fri, 4 Oct - Fri, 18 Oct
13:45 - 00:15JFK-JNB
28h 30m1 stop
01:15 - 07:35JNB-JFK
36h 20m1 stop
£1,044Kenya Airways
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Thu, 22 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug
18:50 - 09:25JFK-JNB
32h 35m1 stop
19:20 - 11:05JNB-JFK
21h 45m1 stop
£1,105American Airlines
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Tue, 23 Jul - Thu, 22 Aug
07:55 - 07:15JFK-JNB
41h 20m1 stop
21:05 - 16:22JNB-JFK
25h 17m2 stops
£1,109American Airlines
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Tue, 23 Jul - Thu, 22 Aug

Flights from New York to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from New York to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is September, where tickets cost £898 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is £1,238 and £1,228 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Ethiopian Air offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £606. KAYAK users also found New York to Johannesburg return flights on Ethiopian Air from £702 and on Turkish Airlines from £791.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to Johannesburg

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£606
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from New York to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York to Johannesburg flights

  • Can I take my pet on a Kenya Airways flight from John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport?

    Kenya Airways is pet-friendly and does not charge extra for bringing a live animal on board. When traveling in the cargo area, a dog does not need a kennel or cage as long as it is securely tied and is not utilizing a seat. Your pet will be fine in the cargo hold because it has the same temperature and pressure conditions as the cabin passengers.

  • What steps is Etihad taking to become more eco-friendly?

    Etihad Airways, a common carrier for flights from John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, is taking many steps to reduce its carbon footprint. Their Boeing 787-10 "Etihad Greenliner" and Airbus 350-1000 "Sustainable50" aircraft are used in the Etihad Greenliner Programme, which investigates environmentally friendly technologies and sustainable fuels. In addition to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and noise pollution, the company's fuel-efficient planes also feature reduced use of disposable plastics.

  • Can my unaccompanied child travel with American Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes, American Airlines allows unaccompanied minors to travel from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport. The airline offers dedicated staff assistance and supervision throughout the journey, from check-in to arrival. Additional services include priority boarding, connection assistance, and continuous monitoring by airline personnel on board and at the airports.

  • Can passengers from New York connect to other cities from OR Tambo Airport after landing?

    The airport is closest to several cities, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, located north of the airport, and Ekurhuleni, a metropolitan municipality adjacent to Johannesburg. Passengers can travel to these cities by bus or taxi. Many airlines also offer domestic flights between the airport and the cities.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £758 for a one-way ticket and £878 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Johannesburg?

    On your way to Johannesburg, you’ll fly out from New York John F Kennedy Intl. You’ll be landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Johannesburg, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Johannesburg

  • When flying from John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to OR Tambo Airport (JNB), you can rest easy knowing that your pet will receive the same high-quality care as you do, thanks to Qatar Airways' comprehensive pet services. Their devoted staff provides various services, including transport for pets and help filling out paperwork. To ensure pets' safety, health, and comfort in transit, Qatar Airways has built state-of-the-art facilities expressly for this purpose.
  • Consider flying with RwandAir to enjoy their baggage allowance policy. Each passenger is allowed one suitcase with dimensions of 22 by 15 by 8 inches and a maximum weight of 21 lbs. Wheelchairs and crutches may be brought on board by passengers who need them. Passengers carrying a baby carrycot may also bring light supplies such as bedding, diapers, feeding bottles, and enough food, as long as the overall weight does not exceed 26 lbs.
  • Passengers flying from John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport can enhance their travel experience by upgrading to high-class tickets for exceptional amenities and reduced fatigue. For Qatar Airways flights, upgrading from Economy Class to Premium can transform a good flight into a great one. Enjoy added comfort and perks, making the long journey more enjoyable and memorable.
  • When flying from John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport on Turkish Airlines, passengers should note that carry-on baggage allowances differ depending on the travel class. In Economy Class, travelers can bring one cabin baggage item weighing a maximum of 17 lbs, with dimensions not exceeding 9 x 15 x 21 inches. On the other hand, Business Class passengers are allowed two cabin baggage items, adhering to the same weight and dimension restrictions mentioned earlier.
  • Passengers from John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport using Ethiopian Air should know that Ethiopian Airlines strives to provide a satisfying dining experience for all passengers, making their travel more enjoyable. They ensure passengers receive complimentary meals and beverages, including alcoholic drinks, on all their flights. In Economy Class, passengers enjoy a three-course meal accompanied by a selection of beverages.
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Top airline flying from New York to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
American AirlinesOverall score based on 14889 reviews
6.6food
7.2comfort
7.6boarding
8.0crew
7.1entertainment
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I think the seats on some of their planes are uncomfortable. You can be ok on a short flight of two hours but no more than that. The delays, and also the refreshments on the plane were not enough.

8.0 ExcellentLionel, Apr 2024JFK - MEX
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I think the seats on some of their planes are uncomfortable. You can be ok on a short flight of two hours but no more than that. The delays, and also the refreshments on the plane were not enough.

Awful customer service on the phone. No phone number on the website to call a real person. Website says changes are no charge but this is a lie. I had a cheaper ticket through Kayak therefore Finnair wouldn’t change it unless I would pay the entire fare again. I begged but their agents at the airport were rude and the online chat person cut off the call with no help. Super disappointed. Wont fly this airline again and will tell everyone I meet how bad it is. Crew on the flight was nice but otherwise huge disappointment.

The flight was excellent, provided that we had inclement weather. We departed earlier than scheduled and arrived early. There was a little turbulence, but nothing to be worried about.

It was less than what is expected for a business class ticket I thought that the staff actively ignored me because I either looked Indian or Hispanic to them and I guess I did not deserve their attention. The food which included a beef entree was not available so not enough food was ordered for number of seats available. I will say experience in Greenwich lounge was very good and the staff there at the airport were very nice. May be your crew needs to learn about racial equity so that everyone gets either the same aweful treatment or hopefully the best treatment which is what we expect I recommend you take a flight with Singapore airlines that I have taken and the crew remember your last names and use it to address each person, food never finishes if you are at the back of business class and crew anticipate your need even before you articulate. Same price and 100 times better service than American Airlines

pleased with overall experienced, but seats in coach are tight.

Don't often sit in 1st class. Our experience was great.

The 2 hour delay was frustrating but our crew did a great job getting us out quickly and keeping communication especially with the people who had connecting flights

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

So i was checked in for the seat number 40K. Unfortunately my seat was not able to recline which end up having very uncomfortable 15 hours flight.

Lack of information. No meal for a 6hr international flight that departs during dinner time

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/5Sun
2 stopsEthiopian Air
23h 55mJFK-JNB
£606
8/5Wed
1 stopJetBlue
26h 30mJFK-JNB
£763
12/10Sat
1 stopTurkish Airlines
28h 00mJFK-JNB
£772
5/5Sun
3 stopsRwandAir
59h 30mJFK-JNB
£816
13/10Sun
2 stops
43h 40mJFK-JNB
£822
20/5Mon
3 stopsRwandAir
35h 30mJFK-JNB
£835
19/5Sun
1 stopJetBlue
26h 30mJFK-JNB
£850
15/10Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
35h 15mJFK-JNB
£904
23/6Sun
2 stopsQatar Airways
34h 05mJFK-JNB
£1,133
4/5Sat
1 stopTurkish Airlines
28h 00mJFK-JNB
£3,587

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Last minute flights from New York to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
27/4Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 55mJFK-JNB
11/5Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
39h 45mJNB-JFK
£1,252
27/4Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 55mJFK-JNB
4/5Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
61h 40mJNB-JFK
£1,256
27/4Sat
multi-stopEmirates
22h 55mJFK-JNB
4/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
50h 35mJNB-JFK
£1,407
28/4Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
59h 30mJFK-JNB
13/5Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
29h 20mJNB-JFK
£1,477
28/4Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
46h 50mJFK-JNB
12/5Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
42h 10mJNB-JFK
£1,508
27/4Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
68h 50mJFK-JNB
11/5Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
61h 40mJNB-JFK
£1,532
28/4Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
59h 30mJFK-JNB
12/5Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
42h 10mJNB-JFK
£1,557
30/4Tue
multi-stopEmirates
41h 15mJFK-JNB
2/5Thu
multi-stopEmirates
53h 45mJNB-JFK
£1,615
27/4Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
55h 35mJFK-JNB
4/5Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
61h 40mJNB-JFK
£1,771
28/4Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
33h 15mJFK-JNB
5/5Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
39h 45mJNB-JFK
£1,898

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New York - Johannesburg Flights

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New York (JFK)United States

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

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Johannesburg - New York

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