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$498+ 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 10/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 October or May, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$814
(oojo)

One-way from

$498
(Kenya Airways)

Popular in

August

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October

Average price

$1,039
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl
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 August 14, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/279:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/43:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/13$814
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/169:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 9/203:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/13$816
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/109:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/182:25 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/14$818
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/199:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/293:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/13$821
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 10/251:25 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 11/912:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop39h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/14$825
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/89:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/303:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/14$826
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/259:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/143:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/14$829
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/118:30 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops31h 53mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 9/188:15 amJFK - JNB
1 stop29h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/13$831
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/288:30 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop25h 00mDelta
Tue 10/2112:25 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop25h 15mDelta
Deal found 8/13$832
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/298:30 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops28h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 10/223:46 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop21h 54mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/14$834
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/148:30 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Wed 9/248:10 amJFK - JNB
1 stop19h 55mDelta
Deal found 8/13$836

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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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OR Tambo

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/10

9:50 am-3:15 pm

1 stop36h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/16

2:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 55m

$818

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/12

9:50 am-3:15 pm

1 stop36h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/16

2:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 55m

$818

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/12

9:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/17

2:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 55m

$818

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/10

9:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/18

2:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 55m

$818

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

9:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/16

2:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 55m

$818

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

9:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/17

2:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 55m

$818

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/10

9:50 am-3:15 pm

1 stop36h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/17

2:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 55m

$818

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/26

5:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop20h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

12:45 pm-3:55 am

1 stop32h 10m

$825

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

9:50 am-4:05 pm

1 stop36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/12

2:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop35h 35m

$825

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/28

9:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/9

2:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 55m

$828

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

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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 39 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, January 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 $236). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 August 14, 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 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 62% of 1-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $774.

What’s the fastest layover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 21h 42m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 17m.

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 August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Etihad 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
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,232 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
657 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
275 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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  • 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 ($544), Kenya Airways ($670), and Delta ($785) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Etihad Airways is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Currently, January 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 $236). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$544Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$670Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
DeltaCheapest$785Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$789Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$863Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$888Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,009Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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