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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £537

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
28 Nov — 5 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 59 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 29 October 2025.

Mon 24/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/1223:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/10£752
Sat 29/1122:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/1209:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/10£754
Sun 30/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1223:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/10£766
Sat 15/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1223:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/10£790
Mon 17/1100:20JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 2/1219:10JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/10£793
Thu 27/1122:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/1209:50JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/10£801
Mon 17/1122:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 24/1109:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/10£802
Fri 28/1122:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1209:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/10£804
Sat 29/1115:00JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1209:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/10£805
Tue 18/1110:20JFK - JNB
2 stops33h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 2/1220:20JNB - JFK
1 stop33h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/10£807
Sat 29/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/1223:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/10£809
Wed 26/1113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Sun 7/1201:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/10£813

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 29 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£784

One-way from

£537

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£816
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/3-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 00m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£62 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/11

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£766

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/11

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£766

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£766

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/11

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£790

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/11

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£790

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/11

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£790

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

15:00-08:20

1 stop34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

09:50-15:25

1 stop36h 35m

£802

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£809

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£809

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£827

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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 24 October 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, 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 £371). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £865). 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 29 October 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. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £766. Airlines will cover a distance of 7967 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with RwandAir, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £537. Etihad Airways flights start at £599 while deals on British Airways start at £717 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 £371). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £865). 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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