Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £573

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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 39 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 30 Juli 2025.

Round-trip from

£629

One-way from

£573

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£735
Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/11-25/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 43m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

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 30 Juli 2025.

Di 18/1122:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 03mDelta
Di 25/1118:00JFK - JNB
1 stop31h 40mDelta
Deal found 29/7£629
Do 4/914:30JNB - JFK
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Mi 17/922:00JFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/7£631
Di 16/1217:00JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Fr 16/112:45JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/7£656
Mi 1/1020:30JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mi 29/1016:15JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£658
Mo 28/718:50JNB - JFK
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Do 7/818:25JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 55mKLM
Deal found 28/7£684
Do 11/920:30JNB - JFK
2 stops28h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Do 18/913:30JFK - JNB
1 stop24h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/7£693
Mi 1/1019:25JNB - JFK
2 stops24h 00mBritish Airways
So 2/1120:40JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/7£728

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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

Di 18/11

22:00-17:03

2 stops26h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Di 25/11

18:00-08:40

1 stop31h 40m

£629

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 4/9

14:30-08:55

2 stops24h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mi 17/9

22:00-03:55

2 stops23h 55m

£631

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 16/12

17:00-06:35

1 stop20h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fr 16/1

12:45-00:25

1 stop28h 40m

£656

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 1/10

20:30-19:40

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mi 29/10

16:15-22:25

2 stops24h 10m

£658

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 12/8

18:50-11:55

1 stop23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Di 9/9

01:00-08:30

1 stop25h 30m

£682

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 11/9

20:30-18:45

2 stops28h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Do 18/9

13:30-19:40

1 stop24h 10m

£693

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 1/10

19:25-13:25

2 stops24h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

So 2/11

20:40-07:35

1 stop27h 55m

£728

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 29/8

19:10-18:55

2 stops29h 45m

£573

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 12/8

19:25-18:05

1 stop28h 40m

£620

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 7/8

03:10-09:00

2 stops35h 50m

£631

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/7

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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 25 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 39 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 30 Juli 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.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £563.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 58m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 15m.

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 30 Juli 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, such as Emirates, Delta, andKLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £629 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at £631 and £656 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 8% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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    The cheapest airline one-way is Emirates, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £573. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and RwandAir, 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£533Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£580Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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