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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £397

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£612

One-way from

£397

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£668
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 6/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Tue 6/501:15JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 18/513:45JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/3£612
Thu 15/518:50JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Wed 28/522:30JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Deal found 27/3£632
Wed 7/518:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 55mAir France
Sun 18/523:59JFK - JNB
2 stops26h 31mAir France
Deal found 27/3£647
Wed 7/517:55JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 17/500:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3£659
Wed 9/420:40JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 15/421:30JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/3£671
Sat 7/619:35JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 15mSWISS
Thu 12/619:25JFK - JNB
2 stops31h 55mSWISS
Deal found 27/3£681
Sun 11/523:15JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/501:00JFK - JNB
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£685
Wed 23/422:50JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 30/422:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3£701
Wed 9/419:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 24/418:10JFK - JNB
2 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£770
Mon 28/719:25JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 30/907:50JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3£772
Mon 7/419:00JNB - JFK
2 stops24h 00mBrussels Airlines
Tue 15/418:10JFK - JNB
2 stops32h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 27/3£773
Thu 31/721:15JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 28/920:55JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/3£779

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

01:15-07:35

1 stop36h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/5

13:45-00:15

1 stop28h 30m

£612

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

18:50-17:15

1 stop28h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

22:30-08:30

1 stop28h 00m

£632

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

18:50-18:45

1 stop29h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/5

23:59-08:30

2 stops26h 31m

£647

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

17:55-17:55

1 stop30h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/5

00:35-10:35

1 stop28h 00m

£659

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

20:40-16:00

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/4

21:30-10:20

1 stop30h 50m

£671

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

19:35-12:50

1 stop23h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/6

19:25-09:20

2 stops31h 55m

£681

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

23:15-15:25

1 stop22h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/5

01:00-08:30

1 stop25h 30m

£685

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/4

22:00-03:55

2 stops23h 55m

£701

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

19:00-15:00

2 stops26h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/4

18:10-08:35

2 stops32h 25m

£770

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

19:25-19:55

1 stop30h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 30/9

07:50-09:25

1 stop19h 35m

£772

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £500). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 JNB to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Johannesburg to New York to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,896 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Kenya Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £612 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Air France, starting at £632 and £647 round-trip. Users have found that Kenya Airways is 11% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £397. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for a low price.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £500). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£545Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£593Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£598Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£699Average£778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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