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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £577

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in April or November, booked 89 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 3 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£871

One-way from

£577

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 40m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 00m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
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High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
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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 3 December 2024.

Mon 30/1217:50JFK - JNB
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/119:45JNB - JFK
1 stop28h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£1,074
Tue 3/1220:55JFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/1204:00JNB - JFK
3 stops45h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12£1,185
Mon 9/1221:30JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 55mAir France
Fri 17/119:45JNB - JFK
2 stops32h 35mAir France
Deal found 2/12£1,280
Thu 26/1210:05JFK - JNB
2 stops40h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/119:35JNB - JFK
1 stop25h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12£1,333
Sun 29/1200:10JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/319:10JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/12£1,535
Sun 29/1201:30JFK - JNB
1 stop31h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 5/308:50JNB - JFK
1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12£1,629
Sat 28/1207:35JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Wed 8/119:45JNB - JFK
2 stops24h 55mDelta
Deal found 2/12£1,668
Wed 25/1221:30JFK - JNB
2 stops33h 50mRwandAir
Tue 14/103:10JNB - JFK
2 stops42h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 2/12£1,744
Fri 13/1218:50JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 10mKLM
Fri 17/123:55JNB - JFK
1 stop26h 25mKLM
Deal found 2/12£1,836
Wed 18/1221:00JFK - JNB
1 stop30h 25mSWISS
Sun 22/1220:25JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 40mSWISS
Deal found 2/12£2,005
Mon 23/1215:45JFK - JNB
1 stop34h 45mBrussels Airlines
Sat 28/1219:35JNB - JFK
2 stops24h 45mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 3/12£2,219

Find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo within your budget

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/3

01:10-10:50

1 stop27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

17:55-17:55

1 stop30h 00m

£871

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/1

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/1

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£874

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/2

13:45-16:00

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

01:15-07:35

1 stop36h 20m

£896

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/2

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

10:00-09:40

1 stop29h 40m

£923

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/2

21:35-07:30

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

21:15-11:25

1 stop21h 10m

£925

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/2

22:20-20:50

2 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

13:25-08:15

1 stop25h 50m

£1,032

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/3

21:45-11:30

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/3

19:30-22:02

2 stops32h 32m

£1,061

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/1

08:55-19:00

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

19:45-21:20

2 stops32h 35m

£1,076

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/1

21:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/1

20:25-13:05

1 stop23h 40m

£1,080

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/1

01:30-09:45

1 stop25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/1

19:50-15:00

1 stop26h 10m

£1,092

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Travel insights for flights 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 22 November 2024.

Booking 89 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 £1,010). 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 3 December 2024.

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.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 3 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Air France and Ethiopian Air. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,698 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,343 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,628 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
867 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (£871), Ethiopian Air (£874), and Kenya Airways (£896) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. These flights start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £577. RwandAir flights start at £638 while deals on Air Côte d’Ivoire start at £684 one-way.

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

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    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, 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 £1,010). 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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