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Cheapest return fare
£673
Typical prices: £631-£793
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/11Wed 2/12
JNB - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£518
Typical prices: £450-£749
Turkish Airlines
Fri 15/1
JNB - JFK • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg and New York. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £555 (return)
Shortest trip • 21h 20m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 9% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to New York (JNB-JFK)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to New York

Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 18:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 30m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 22:25JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 10m1 stop Istanbul
£673Turkish Airlines
Wed, 21 Apr - Wed, 5 May
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 13:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
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07:50 - 09:25JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
£675British Airways
Wed, 21 Apr - Wed, 5 May
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19:25 - 15:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
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21:40 - 09:25JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
£679British Airways
Wed, 21 Apr - Wed, 5 May
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 13:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
07:50 - 09:25JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
£679British Airways
Wed, 21 Apr - Wed, 5 May
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 15:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
21:40 - 09:25JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
£679British Airways
Wed, 21 Apr - Wed, 5 May
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 13:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
07:50 - 09:25JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
£680British Airways
Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 13:27JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 47m1 stop London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:55 - 19:10JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£681Virgin Atlantic
Sun, 13 Dec - Sat, 16 Jan
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 20:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:15 - 19:10JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£682Virgin Atlantic
Sun, 2 May - Sun, 16 May
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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17:30 - 21:20JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
£754KLM
Wed, 21 Apr - Wed, 5 May
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
14:00 - 21:20JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
£755KLM
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Johannesburg to New York flights

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

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between £619 and £711 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £673 on Turkish Airlines (25 Nov–2 Dec).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost £647 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £778 and £770 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£518
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to New York

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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • Does John F. Kennedy International Airport offer disabled access?

    The John F. Kennedy International Airport offers special accommodation for passengers with a disability. Note that you should arrange for all wheelchair services or oxygen requirements through the airline before the flight. The airport offers the Artificial Intelligence Remote Assistance, an app you can download that assists you to know what is near or in front of you. Each terminal also has a wheelchair accessible restroom. To locate one, ask at the information booth in Arrivals. For further assistance at the airport, you can talk to customer care representatives, who are visible as they wear red jackets.

  • Which transportation options can I use at John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    To travel from John F. Kennedy International Airport, you can use different options, including taxis. You will find taxi stands outside each terminal. Taxi fares include a flat rate of $52 (R921.73) to the first destination. The taximeter and receipt will reflect the flat rate. The airport is also connected to New York City via the subway. From the Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations, you should take the A Line. The fare is $8 (R141.8) for the train and $2.75 subway fee for a total of $10.75 (R190.55).

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was £518 for a one-way ticket and £673 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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

    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 Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

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

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • If you want to travel from Johannesburg to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), you can fly via Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), which is served by many airlines, including KLM, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Air France and Virgin Atlantic.
  • At Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport, you can catch up with your spiritual routine by visiting the prayer room or chapel. The airport offers a Christian Chapel in Terminal B, on Level 2. A Muslim Prayer room is also available in Terminal A, Arrivals basement.
  • You can find baby care facilities at John F. Kennedy International Airport if you want to nurse your young one. These nursing stations are located in Terminal 1 near Gate 1 (Gate C70), in Terminal 4 near Gate A3, in Terminal 5, near gates 1, 12 and 27.

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