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$557+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Johannesburg

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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
Mar 14 — Mar 211
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/131:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Kenya Airways
Thu 3/265:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/10$798
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/41:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/1312:10 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/11$799
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/51:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/185:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/11$800
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/291:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 4/55:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/12$815
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/231:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/175:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/12$822
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/231:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 3/85:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/12$824
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/228:55 pm
JFK
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JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/211:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/11$832
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/91:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/245:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/9$833
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/251:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/212:10 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/12$835
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:55 pm
JFK
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JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/911:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/9$842
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/11:20 am
JFK
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HLA
3 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/157:00 am
HLA
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JFK
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,323
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/310:00 pm
JFK
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HLA
3 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/137:50 pm
HLA
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JFK
3 stops43h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,380

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 February 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$798
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$557
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,148
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 12, 2026.
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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

8:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/6

11:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$932

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/16

1:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/20

7:05 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$1,154

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/26

9:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

10:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops51h 10m

$1,172

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

10:10 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

7:25 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops30h 30m

$1,192

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/17

10:10 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/24

7:25 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops30h 30m

$1,192

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/27

10:00 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

10:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,202

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/23

9:00 pm-3:55 am

1 stop23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

1:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 15m

$1,213

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/17

10:10 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/20

11:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,223

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/5

8:55 pm-6:30 pm

3 stops38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/14

11:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,261

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/3

3:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/12

9:50 am-8:01 pm

2 stops40h 11m

$1,287

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg (average of $500). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,122). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated February 12, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg in 24h. Fly via Ethiopian Air or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7967 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Condor ($480), KLM ($778), and Delta ($795) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg. Condor is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $475 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Egyptair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on RwandAir and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $567 and $636, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Nairobi?

    Nairobi National Museum, Karen Blixen Museum, and Nairobi National Park are the most popular attractions in Nairobi if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Nairobi National Museum, Karen Blixen Museum, and Nairobi National Park are located about 8.6 mi, 14.8 mi, and 8.8 mi, respectively from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Nairobi can rent one for about $62 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg 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?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg (average of $500). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,122). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$480Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$778Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$795Average$1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$814Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$820Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$826Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$843Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$909Average$2,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
British AirwaysCheapest$961Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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