John F Kennedy Intl

$523+ Cheap flights from South Africa 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
Apr 24 — May 11
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to John F Kennedy Intl

Cheapest flights from South Africa to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/99:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/2510:20 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/20$807
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sun 4/129:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/163:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22$808
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 9/82:30 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/1610:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$811
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/19:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/159:30 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/23$812
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/69:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/1810:20 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/20$813
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/39:50 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/283:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$814
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/279:50 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/93:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$815
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/249:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/2710:20 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/21$816
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/19:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/132:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop35h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/21$818
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/229:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/710:20 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$819
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/19:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/43:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$820
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/249:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/110:20 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/25$824

Find flight deals from South Africa to John F Kennedy Intl

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to John F Kennedy Intl flight deals. Data was last updated March 25, 2026.

Round-trip from

$807
(oojo)

One-way from

$527
(Booking.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$888
From South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($58 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 March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 March 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/4

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/8

3:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 35m

$830

DurbanNew York

DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 5/5

11:15 am-11:10 am

2 stops29h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/12

7:20 pm-10:40 am

2 stops33h 20m

$938

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/14

6:00 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/14

6:00 pm-8:25 am

1 stop32h 25m

$965

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/11

7:25 pm-7:19 am

2 stops41h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/18

7:50 am-9:25 am

1 stop19h 35m

$970

DurbanNew York

DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 5/22

11:15 am-9:05 pm

2 stops39h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/24

7:15 pm-10:40 am

2 stops57h 25m

$981
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/28

7:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop21h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/23

7:50 am-9:25 am

1 stop19h 35m

$1,009

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/11

10:20 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/18

10:20 pm-10:15 am

2 stops29h 55m

$1,016

PietermaritzburgNew York

PZB - JFK

PZBJFK

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 5/6

2:05 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops29h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/13

7:50 am-1:40 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,091

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/8

10:20 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/21

10:20 pm-5:30 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,093

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/2

1:30 pm-8:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/12

10:20 pm-5:30 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,094

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $727). Flying from South Africa 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 often are flights from South Africa to New York delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between South Africa and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 393 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 March 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Delta, andQatar Airways from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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 South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    For as low as $1,158, Etihad Airways can have you in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from South Africa in 23h 20m. There are 7799 mi between South Africa and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $374 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $395 and Kenya Airways from $477 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $727). Flying from South Africa 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 South Africa to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$699Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$788Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$801Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$817Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$836Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$839Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$962Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,005Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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