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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £526

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 February 2026.

Wed 8/422:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 19/422:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2£640
Fri 6/320:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2£650
Mon 30/322:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 10/422:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2£650
Sun 8/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 27/1109:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/2£700
Mon 16/321:55
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/323:00
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/2£701
Sat 4/422:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 19/422:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2£702
Fri 10/415:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/409:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/2£730
Sat 4/422:00
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 24/422:50
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2£739
Thu 12/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/1109:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/2£748
Fri 17/415:45
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 26/409:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/2£759
Tue 10/322:10
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/308:20
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops41h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2£775
Fri 13/1115:00
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 27/1109:50
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/2£778

Find 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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£640

One-way from

£526

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Average price

£849
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 8/4-19/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 00m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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Price

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/4

22:00-03:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops51h 10m

£815

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

22:00-03:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

16:30-20:00

4 stops33h 30m

£866

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/3

22:10-13:05

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops51h 10m

£955

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

23:00-10:25

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

18:50-18:55

2 stops30h 05m

£1,002

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 29/3

11:20-10:15

1 stop40h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

£1,005

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/4

01:20-11:00

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

20:40-22:30

1 stop31h 50m

£1,024

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/8

22:20-05:30

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

19:10-18:55

2 stops29h 45m

£1,042

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/5

21:50-13:05

2 stops33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

£1,194

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/6

17:30-21:20

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

21:55-18:16

1 stop26h 21m

£1,211

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/6

19:30-00:15

2 stops46h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

12:10-14:45

2 stops56h 35m

£1,304

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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 20 February 2026.

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, 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 £370). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £829). 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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  • 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 23h 55m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £815. 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 £370). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £829). 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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