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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £548

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
19 Dec — 26 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 19 November 2025.

Wed 19/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops40h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1214:30JNB - JFK
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11£868
Mon 24/1120:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1210:55JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11£928
Wed 19/1120:55JFK - JNB
3 stops29h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1223:00JNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£939
Wed 19/1121:00JFK - JNB
2 stops46h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 6/1220:20JNB - JFK
1 stop33h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/11£963
Wed 19/1113:45JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 5/1201:35JNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/11£973
Sat 6/1216:25JFK - JNB
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1220:45JNB - JFK
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£999
Mon 29/1222:30JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Mon 19/119:20JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 05mKLM
Deal found 18/11£1,000
Sat 6/1220:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/1210:15JNB - JFK
3 stops39h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£1,013
Mon 29/1222:30JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Mon 12/119:20JNB - JFK
1 stop24h 35mKLM
Deal found 18/11£1,023

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 19 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£797

One-way from

£602

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£876
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/3-14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 30m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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28/11
  • 28/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 05m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 22/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:05-11:05

1 stop23h 00m

£902

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/4

22:20-10:15

2 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

19:10-18:55

2 stops29h 45m

£1,029

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/3

17:00-22:05

2 stops23h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

23:15-18:35

2 stops25h 20m

£1,031

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/12

20:55-13:05

2 stops33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

19:50-18:55

3 stops30h 05m

£1,042

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/2

20:55-19:05

3 stops39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£1,044

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

£1,049

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 24/12

21:05-08:35

2 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

19:20-14:25

1 stop26h 05m

£1,076

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/4

22:20-10:15

2 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

22:20-18:55

2 stops26h 35m

£1,106

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

20:55-09:25

3 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

08:20-18:55

2 stops41h 35m

£1,129

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

11:20-14:20

2 stops45h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

16:50-15:10

2 stops28h 20m

£1,140

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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 14 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 £376). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £875). 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 19 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 23h 05m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,031. Airlines will cover a distance of 7967 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £548. JetBlue flights start at £620 while deals on RwandAir start at £661 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 £376). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £875). 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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