Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £459

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in May or October, 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£579

One-way from

£459

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£633
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/10-1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£26 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 12 September 2025.

Sat 25/1009:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 1/1115:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/9£579
Sat 13/921:55JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 51mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 26/921:20JFK - JNB
1 stop40h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/9£587
Sat 4/1001:25JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 22/1013:45JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/9£600
Wed 8/1020:40JNB - JFK
2 stops32h 02mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 15/1006:00JFK - JNB
1 stop31h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/9£611
Sat 8/1119:10JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/1100:20JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/9£615
Mon 3/1122:00JNB - JFK
1 stop21h 15mDelta
Sun 16/1120:59JFK - JNB
2 stops28h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/9£616
Fri 7/1122:00JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 50mDelta
Fri 14/1121:30JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/9£617
Mon 29/920:40JNB - JFK
2 stops28h 05mDelta
Tue 14/1008:10JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/9£620
Mon 29/920:40JNB - JFK
2 stops28h 05mDelta
Mon 6/1008:10JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/9£621
Thu 30/1021:30JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 55mDelta
Sat 29/1108:20JFK - JNB
2 stops30h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/9£622
Sun 28/923:30JNB - JFK
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Tue 21/1022:45JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/9£625
Fri 26/1209:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 7/114:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/9£628

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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

Thu 29/1

21:30-13:35

1 stop23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

22:00-08:40

1 stop27h 40m

£616

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

22:00-12:15

1 stop21h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/11

20:59-08:40

2 stops28h 41m

£616

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

20:40-18:45

2 stops28h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/10

08:10-10:20

1 stop20h 10m

£620

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

20:40-18:45

2 stops28h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/10

08:10-10:20

1 stop20h 10m

£621

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

21:30-14:25

1 stop22h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

08:20-22:05

2 stops30h 45m

£622

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

19:40-10:45

1 stop22h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/2

22:00-08:40

1 stop27h 40m

£624

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:00-13:25

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

14:00-22:05

2 stops26h 05m

£625

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

23:30-15:25

1 stop21h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/10

22:45-10:20

1 stop29h 35m

£625

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

09:50-08:40

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/1

14:25-08:20

1 stop34h 55m

£628

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

20:40-21:25

1 stop30h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/11

17:40-08:40

2 stops32h 00m

£653

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/9

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

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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 29 August 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 12 September 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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 12 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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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 05m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £616. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 7967 mi.

  • 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 Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £558 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways, starting at £569 and £579 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 16% 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, 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£558Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£569Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£579Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£631Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£647Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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