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$526+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Johannesburg

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JFK — JNB
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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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 December 28, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Tue 1/275:25 amJNB - JFK
1 stop32h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/27$1,157
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/2711:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/28$1,162
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 3/22:30 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,232
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops33h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/2611:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,237
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/1311:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/27$1,285
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops33h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/148:20 amJNB - JFK
2 stops41h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/27$1,306
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/278:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 3/211:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,318
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops33h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 3/211:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/27$1,348
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:20 amJFK - JNB
1 stop22h 15mJetBlue
Tue 1/131:45 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop25h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 12/27$1,351
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/282:35 amJFK - HLA
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/45:55 amHLA - JFK
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$3,242

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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 December 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,138
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$526
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,629
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. 6% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/6

7:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$1,138

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/28

1:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/10

1:15 am-7:35 am

1 stop36h 20m

$1,209

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/18

8:55 pm-6:30 pm

3 stops38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

11:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,222

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

8:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/15

11:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,223

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

8:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/14

11:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,251

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

8:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/14

7:25 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops30h 30m

$1,284

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

8:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/14

7:25 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops30h 30m

$1,284

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - HLA

JFKHLA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

9:40 pm-7:15 pm

3 stops39h 35m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 3/16

7:50 pm-9:00 am

3 stops43h 10m

$1,285

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/10

8:55 pm-9:30 am

3 stops29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/1

11:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,286

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

10:20 pm-10:25 am

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

6:50 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,303

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg

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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 December 26, 2025.

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 90 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 $493). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg?

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 December 28, 2025.
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

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

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 28h 30m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, or Ethiopian Air 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), Ethiopian Air ($826), and Turkish Airlines ($835) 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?

    $514 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 Times Tower 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 Times Tower are located about 8.6 mi, 14.8 mi, and 7.5 mi, respectively from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Nairobi can rent one for about $58 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 $493). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$490Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$826Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$835Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,023Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,045Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,058Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,198Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$1,273Average$2,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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