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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £469

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

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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 1 January 2026.

Wed 31/1219:20JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 25mDelta
Tue 13/122:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 25mDelta
Deal found 31/12£710
Wed 31/1223:59JNB - JFK
1 stop42h 36mKLM
Tue 13/121:20JFK - JNB
1 stop41h 45mKLM
Deal found 31/12£1,037
Wed 31/1223:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 13/120:55JFK - JNB
3 stops44h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/12£1,610

Find 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 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£606

One-way from

£469

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£749
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 16/3-14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£24 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

22:00-14:20

1 stop23h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

21:35-10:25

1 stop29h 50m

£612

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

22:00-14:20

1 stop23h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 16/1

23:20-10:25

1 stop28h 05m

£612

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

£615

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:35-17:00

1 stop27h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

21:40-07:35

1 stop27h 55m

£615

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

15:05-11:15

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

05:59-19:00

1 stop30h 01m

£619

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

21:30-19:45

1 stop29h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

17:37-08:50

2 stops32h 13m

£622

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:00-18:40

2 stops27h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

21:00-08:35

1 stop29h 35m

£626

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

22:00-18:43

2 stops27h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/2

21:30-12:10

2 stops31h 40m

£633

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

16:50-15:10

2 stops28h 20m

£490

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

16:50-15:10

2 stops28h 20m

£493

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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 26 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 83 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, March 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 £529). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £629). 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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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 1 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,349 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
287 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport can take about 23h 20m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £612. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 7967 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Virgin Atlantic. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £553 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Kenya Airways, starting at £568 and £575 round-trip. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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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, March 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 £529). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £629). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£553Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£568Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£575Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£609Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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