Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £544

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in October or April, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 22 November 2025.

Sun 23/1122:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1209:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/11£967
Sat 6/1220:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/1219:50JNB - JFK
3 stops30h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11£970
Mon 29/1222:30JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Sat 24/119:20JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 05mKLM
Deal found 20/11£1,005
Mon 29/1222:30JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Mon 12/119:20JNB - JFK
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/11£1,028
Wed 3/1222:20JFK - JNB
2 stops29h 05mEmirates
Tue 31/310:05JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 45mEmirates
Deal found 20/11£1,034
Mon 29/1220:55JFK - JNB
3 stops30h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/123:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/11£1,054
Mon 24/1120:55JFK - JNB
3 stops30h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1208:20JNB - JFK
2 stops41h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11£1,058
Wed 24/1218:00JFK - JNB
1 stop31h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 22/121:30JNB - JFK
2 stops31h 52mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/11£1,070
Wed 10/1220:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1210:55JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11£1,110
Wed 24/1221:05JFK - JNB
2 stops28h 30mDelta
Wed 14/119:20JNB - JFK
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Deal found 20/11£1,127
Sat 29/1120:55JFK - JNB
3 stops29h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 20/1208:20JNB - JFK
2 stops41h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11£1,135

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 22 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£845

One-way from

£544

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£880
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/3-12/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 00m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 40m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£46 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/1

00:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

£906

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/1

20:55-09:25

3 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£944

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/1

20:55-09:25

3 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£944

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/12

22:20-10:25

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

10:05-08:50

1 stop28h 45m

£1,034

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 31/3

23:00-05:30

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

£1,035

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/1

20:55-10:10

3 stops30h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£1,054

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/5

13:00-10:00

2 stops39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

20:40-15:10

1 stop24h 30m

£1,067

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/1

10:40-20:35

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

22:20-18:55

2 stops51h 35m

£1,105

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/1

20:55-09:25

3 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£1,131

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

20:55-10:10

3 stops30h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

£1,159

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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 21 November 2025.

Booking 90 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, June 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 £378). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £880). 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 22 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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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 30m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,035. Airlines will cover a distance of 7967 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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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, June 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 £378). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £880). 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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