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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £593

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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in April or March, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£763

One-way from

£593

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£877
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 50m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 55m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sat 1/1111:20JFK - JNB
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 10/1116:50JNB - JFK
2 stops29h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/9£767
Sat 15/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/1123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/9£769
Wed 19/1112:45JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 40mKenya Airways
Sat 6/1217:00JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/9£775
Sat 4/1015:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Sat 11/1009:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/9£783
Sat 1/1121:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/1123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/9£790
Sun 9/1114:25JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 25/1109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/9£794
Wed 19/1113:45JFK - JNB
2 stops31h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 6/1216:50JNB - JFK
2 stops53h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/9£802
Sat 15/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 28/1123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/9£806
Wed 19/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/1123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/9£815

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/11

21:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£790

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/10

01:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:10-11:05

1 stop22h 55m

£854

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/3

00:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:10-19:10

1 stop30h 00m

£854

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/10

01:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

19:05-22:25

1 stop34h 20m

£884

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/10

01:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

19:05-11:05

1 stop23h 00m

£898

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/11

21:55-08:20

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

09:50-15:15

1 stop36h 25m

£914

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/11

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£931

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

21:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

23:00-20:10

2 stops27h 10m

£936

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

22:20-05:35

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

10:25-08:50

1 stop28h 25m

£990

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/11

22:20-10:25

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

10:25-08:15

1 stop28h 50m

£990

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

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 JFK to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

    A quick flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 24h. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £790. Airlines will cover a distance of 7967 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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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