John F Kennedy Intl

$511+ 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
Mar 29 — Apr 51
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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 February 27, 2026.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2611:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/119:55 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/25$801
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/411:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/119:55 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/26$803
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/110:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop21h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 4/225:30 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/24$804
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/211:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/3010:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/26$806
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Fri 3/67:35 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop22h 45m
British Airways
Mon 3/169:05 am
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 2/23$807
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Thu 6/117:25 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop21h 45m
British Airways
Thu 6/1810:40 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 2/23$808
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/85:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/61:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/23$809
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Sat 5/99:15 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop23h 10m
British Airways
Sat 5/167:50 am
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 2/23$810
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 6/79:15 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop23h 10m
British Airways
Mon 6/157:50 am
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 2/24$811
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1412:10 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Wed 10/141:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/25$814
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/312:10 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/141:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/25$815
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/211:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 3/159:55 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/26$816

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

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 February 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$803
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$511
(Travelwings)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$887
Provider with most accurate pricing for Johannesburg OR Tambo-New York John F Kennedy Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Johannesburg OR Tambo-New York John F Kennedy Intl flights.
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($7 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 OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl 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 27, 2026.
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.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

10:00 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/7

8:15 pm-8:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

$839

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

10:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/31

1:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$850

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/15

7:25 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop31h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/15

3:30 pm-7:00 am

2 stops33h 30m

$880

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/25

8:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/8

6:30 pm-8:50 am

1 stop32h 20m

$891

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/10

8:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/31

7:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

$941

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/15

6:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop22h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/13

1:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop28h 05m

$970

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

7:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops25h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

8:30 pm-9:20 am

1 stop30h 50m

$1,052

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/9

7:00 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/23

9:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop28h 45m

$1,075

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

4:50 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$666

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/8

4:50 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$667

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Deals found on 2/23

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 February 20, 2026.

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 $724). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $839). 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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 February 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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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 22h 25m. Fly via Delta or British Airways 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), Kenya Airways ($788), and British Airways ($801) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Etihad Airways is priced at 21% 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 $475 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $504 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 $724). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $839). 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 February 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$699Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$788Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$801Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$801Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$817Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$836Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$962Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,005Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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