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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £719

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in April or November, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£865

One-way from

£719

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£1,354
21/1-29/1
  • 21/1-29/1
  • 5 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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  • RwandAir
  • 2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2024.

Tue 31/1220:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 15/123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12£1,122
Tue 31/1215:59JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 01mDelta
Tue 14/123:55JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 55mDelta
Deal found 17/12£1,138
Tue 31/1216:25JFK - JNB
1 stop35h 00mSWISS
Wed 15/120:25JNB - JFK
1 stop27h 15mSWISS
Deal found 17/12£1,141
Tue 31/1216:25JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/110:10JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,197
Tue 31/1215:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 45mBrussels Airlines
Thu 16/119:35JNB - JFK
2 stops24h 45mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,236
Thu 26/1223:30JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 00mAir France
Fri 17/119:40JNB - JFK
2 stops32h 40mAir France
Deal found 17/12£1,357
Thu 26/1215:55JFK - JNB
2 stops58h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 17/119:35JNB - JFK
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,429
Mon 30/1201:30JFK - JNB
2 stops29h 50mRwandAir
Mon 6/103:10JNB - JFK
2 stops50h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 17/12£1,632
Fri 27/1217:30JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 35mLufthansa
Sun 12/110:10JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£1,710
Wed 25/1221:30JFK - JNB
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 13/120:00JNB - JFK
2 stops30h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12£2,121
Sat 21/1222:30JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 23/1219:30JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/12£2,252
Tue 24/1200:10JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 13/119:05JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£2,304

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/1

16:30-07:05

3 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

20:25-16:10

2 stops26h 45m

£865

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/1

12:55-10:50

1 stop38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

19:05-11:15

1 stop23h 10m

£872

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 19/1

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£873

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/2

13:45-16:00

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

01:15-06:35

1 stop36h 20m

£906

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/1

08:05-10:20

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/1

19:25-19:35

1 stop31h 10m

£924

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/3

22:20-06:20

2 stops26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

13:25-08:50

1 stop25h 25m

£1,031

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/2

01:30-14:20

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

16:50-15:50

2 stops29h 00m

£1,035

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 13/4

01:20-09:50

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

13:35-15:20

1 stop31h 45m

£1,062

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/1

01:30-09:45

1 stop25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

12:45-08:00

1 stop26h 15m

£1,090

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/1

14:30-22:00

2 stops24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/1

19:40-19:10

1 stop30h 30m

£1,095

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Travel insights for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 89 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,010). 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 18 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, RwandAir and Air France. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,552 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (£872), Ethiopian Air (£873), and Kenya Airways (£906) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. These flights start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with RwandAir, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £719. Air France flights start at £908 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at £985 one-way.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,010). 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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