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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
17 Oct — 24 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 September, 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£576

One-way from

£459

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£621
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 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 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1009:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 6/1114:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/9£576
Sat 8/1109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/1114:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/9£582
Tue 16/1209:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 17/114:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/9£591
Thu 30/1019:10JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/1100:20JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/9£599
Sun 28/920:40JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 19/1008:30JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/9£605
Tue 25/1109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 19/114:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/9£609
Mon 22/920:40JNB - JFK
2 stops31h 52mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 30/908:15JFK - JNB
1 stop29h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/9£610
Fri 31/1022:00JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 50mDelta
Wed 3/1221:30JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 10mDelta
Deal found 15/9£612
Sat 22/1122:00JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 25mDelta
Mon 19/118:00JFK - JNB
1 stop31h 40mDelta
Deal found 16/9£613
Sun 28/920:40JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 20mDelta
Tue 21/1013:40JFK - JNB
1 stop24h 00mDelta
Deal found 16/9£614
Tue 30/909:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/1015:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/9£615
Mon 29/920:40JNB - JFK
2 stops28h 05mDelta
Mon 6/1008:10JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Deal found 15/9£616

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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

Mon 3/11

22:00-17:50

1 stop26h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/11

19:01-08:40

1 stop30h 39m

£612

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

22:00-13:25

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/1

21:30-08:40

1 stop28h 10m

£613

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

22:00-12:15

1 stop21h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

21:30-08:40

1 stop28h 10m

£613

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

22:00-13:25

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 16/1

20:00-08:40

1 stop29h 40m

£613

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

£616

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

21:30-16:59

1 stop25h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

08:20-22:05

2 stops30h 45m

£619

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

22:00-13:35

1 stop22h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

12:30-22:05

2 stops26h 35m

£621

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

23:59-22:26

2 stops28h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/11

16:45-22:05

1 stop22h 20m

£632

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

19:10-23:25

1 stop34h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/11

00:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

£650

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

17:40-15:10

2 stops27h 30m

£460

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/9

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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 12 September 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 17 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.

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 17 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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

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 26h 50m. Delta 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.

  • 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 £554 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways, starting at £565 and £575 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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Top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£554Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£565Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£575Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£627Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£643Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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