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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £493

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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 March 2026.

Mon 2/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/321:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2£598
Wed 4/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/321:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2£599
Mon 2/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/322:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2£601
Wed 9/909:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 14/1015:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/3£604
Tue 8/912:10
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Wed 14/1013:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/3£606
Sat 21/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/422:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3£612
Thu 19/309:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 30/315:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3£612
Mon 23/309:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 30/315:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3£615
Wed 4/322:00
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 00m
British Airways
Mon 9/309:05
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 27/2£616
Tue 21/421:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 00m
British Airways
Wed 29/422:40
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 2/3£617
Wed 22/421:15
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop23h 10m
British Airways
Sun 3/521:40
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop29h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 27/2£618

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 2 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£599

One-way from

£493

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

£646
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/4-22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
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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.

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

22:00-17:00

1 stop25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/4

19:35-07:00

1 stop29h 25m

£616

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

21:30-14:25

1 stop22h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 29/3

15:20-19:40

1 stop22h 20m

£629

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

20:25-22:50

1 stop32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/7

12:25-19:40

1 stop25h 15m

£630

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-18:45

2 stops26h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/4

20:15-08:50

1 stop30h 35m

£630

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:59-12:25

1 stop42h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/4

15:30-19:40

2 stops22h 10m

£637

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:00-13:15

1 stop21h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/4

09:57-21:20

2 stops29h 23m

£673

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

23:15-22:25

2 stops29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/4

23:40-11:05

2 stops29h 25m

£685

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

20:25-22:50

1 stop32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/7

19:00-08:50

1 stop31h 50m

£702

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:00-10:40

1 stop22h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 13/8

01:00-11:05

1 stop28h 05m

£724

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

20:25-19:05

2 stops28h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/7

20:15-08:50

1 stop30h 35m

£767

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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 27 February 2026.

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 £540). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £626). 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 2 March 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
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
680 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,424 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
294 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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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 22h 55m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £629. 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 £555 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Kenya Airways, starting at £570 and £578 round-trip. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic 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, 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 £540). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £626). 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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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£555Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£570Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£578Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£635Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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