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$534+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
Jan 24 — Jan 311
Sat 1/24
Sat 1/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 25, 2025.

This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/275:00 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 1/61:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/25$962
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Mon 12/2911:59 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop22h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/74:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$999
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Tue 12/305:00 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 1/61:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/25$1,109
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:35 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:15 amJFK - JNB
1 stop41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,117
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Mon 12/297:35 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop24h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 1/58:05 amJFK - JNB
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/25$1,142
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Fri 12/267:35 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops42h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 1/88:05 amJFK - JNB
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/25$1,158
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Fri 12/2610:00 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop31h 55mDelta
Thu 1/85:30 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop35h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/25$1,184
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Fri 12/2611:59 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/85:30 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,197
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Fri 12/2611:59 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop42h 26mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/95:30 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,214
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Mon 12/2911:59 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops25h 45mDelta
Wed 1/75:30 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop35h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/25$1,249
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Fri 12/2610:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 44mDelta
Fri 1/98:30 amJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/25$1,263

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$803
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$518
(oojo)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$961
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

7:35 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

9:35 pm-7:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$821

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/26

10:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/10

7:50 am-9:25 am

1 stop19h 35m

$823

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

7:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop22h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/12

7:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 30m

$823

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/16

7:35 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/24

9:50 pm-7:35 am

1 stop26h 45m

$825

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/22

9:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop28h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/26

7:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 30m

$826

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/15

10:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

9:35 pm-7:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$826

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/18

10:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

4:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$832

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/5

3:05 pm-11:15 am

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/20

4:40 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$834

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/14

10:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/21

7:01 pm-8:35 am

1 stop30h 34m

$835

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/15

9:30 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop25h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

5:37 pm-8:50 am

2 stops32h 13m

$837

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to John F Kennedy Intl from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $712). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $846). 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 JNB to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 25, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated December 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,692 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,337 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
287 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 20h 35m. Fly via Kenya Airways, British Airways, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 7967 mi between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways ($699), Delta ($785), and Kenya Airways ($788) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Etihad Airways is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $313. Kenya Airways flights start at $474 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $500 one-way.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $712). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $846). 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 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$699Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$785Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$788Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
KLMCheapest$789Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$817Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$962Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,005Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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