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$646+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Johannesburg

JFK — JNB
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg

Fri 11/133:55 pm -
2 stops38h 35m
Thu 12/311:00 pm -
2 stops45h 35m
Deal found 11/6$1,121
Sun 11/151:35 pm -
1 stop38h 20m
Sat 11/211:35 am -
1 stop36h 00m
Deal found 11/8$1,123
Wed 11/118:55 pm -
2 stops24h 00m
Sat 11/212:30 pm -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 11/8$1,124
Mon 11/91:35 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Sun 11/225:00 pm -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 11/7$1,129
Thu 11/193:55 pm -
2 stops38h 35m
Thu 12/108:20 am -
2 stops36h 15m
Deal found 11/5$1,130
Tue 11/171:35 pm -
1 stop38h 20m
Mon 11/231:35 am -
1 stop36h 00m
Deal found 11/4$1,132
Wed 12/28:55 pm -
2 stops24h 00m
Tue 2/211:00 pm -
2 stops26h 55m
Deal found 11/5$1,138
Mon 11/238:55 pm -
2 stops24h 00m
Mon 2/12:30 pm -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 11/6$1,141
Sat 11/218:55 pm -
2 stops24h 00m
Tue 12/82:30 pm -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 11/5$1,145
Wed 11/111:35 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Mon 11/231:35 am -
1 stop36h 00m
Deal found 11/7$1,150
Sun 11/81:35 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Sat 11/145:00 pm -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 11/6$1,151

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg

Round-trip from

$1,121
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$646
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,100
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. 9% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/8

10:05 pm-10:40 am

1 stop29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$696

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

1:40 pm-7:25 am

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$782

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

10:00 pm-10:40 am

3 stops29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$787
Quickest round-trip

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/15

1:35 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$795

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/14

10:05 pm-8:50 am

2 stops27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$795

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/30

9:00 am-7:25 am

1 stop39h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$806

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/30

12:50 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops47h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$943

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/14

5:05 pm-8:50 am

2 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,085

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/5

3:55 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

2:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$1,301

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/16

9:00 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/23

8:20 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$1,381

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

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg (average of $1,011). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,810). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $974 and $1,237 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,121 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 19-Dec 3).

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

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 14 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian 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

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 26h 50m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, or Emirates 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, Ethiopian Air ($110), KLM ($776), and Delta ($795) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 91% 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?

    $455 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Egyptair, with prices starting from $592 and $651, respectively.

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

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

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  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg (average of $1,011). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,810). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$110Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$795Average$1,854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$814Average$1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$847Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$863Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$874Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
JetBlueCheapest$909Average$2,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$942Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$995Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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