John F Kennedy Intl

$456+ 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
jun. 17 — jun. 241
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Cheap 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$818
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$456
(Kenya Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$995
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. 8% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 junio 12, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
lun. 6/169:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
lun. 6/2310:40 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/9$818
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
vie. 7/115:55 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
mar. 7/2212:50 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop39h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$822
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
dom. 7/135:00 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 45mKenya Airways
jue. 7/248:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop22h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/12$825
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
jue. 7/109:55 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop33h 21mDelta
mié. 7/2311:31 amJFK - JNB
2 stops26h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/11$832
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
sáb. 6/148:40 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop22h 05mVirgin Atlantic
sáb. 6/219:30 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop30h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/10$838
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/156:50 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop22h 55mAir France
sáb. 6/211:40 amJFK - JNB
1 stop25h 10mAir France
Deal found 6/10$856
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
dom. 6/1511:15 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/2211:59 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$862
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/1011:15 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops24h 00mKLM
mar. 6/247:19 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop20h 01mKLM
Deal found 6/10$873
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/187:35 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop27h 00mSWISS
dom. 6/227:25 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops31h 55mSWISS
Deal found 6/9$913
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mar. 11/410:50 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
sáb. 11/159:00 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11$928
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
dom. 10/198:05 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop32h 04mDelta
jue. 11/1310:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops25h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/10$929
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/1711:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop25h 50mKLM
mar. 6/242:30 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops24h 55mKLM
Deal found 6/10$935

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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

South Africa

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 7/11

5:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop34h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 7/22

12:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop39h 45m

$822

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 7/13

5:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop29h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 7/24

8:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop22h 25m

$825

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 7/10

9:55 pm-1:16 am

1 stop33h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 7/23

11:31 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 09m

$832

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 7/10

8:40 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop22h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 7/28

11:25 pm-10:20 am

1 stop28h 55m

$839

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 7/16

9:50 am-9:00 am

1 stop29h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 8/15

10:40 pm-8:20 am

1 stop27h 40m

$840

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 7/6

5:00 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops33h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 7/23

10:00 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 55m

$873

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/4

10:50 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 11/15

9:00 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 55m

$928

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

dom. 10/19

8:05 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop32h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 11/13

10:00 pm-6:45 am

2 stops25h 45m

$929

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

mié. 10/22

6:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops25h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 11/9

4:40 pm-6:10 am

1 stop30h 30m

$944

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

mar. 10/21

11:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop22h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 11/9

4:40 pm-6:10 am

1 stop30h 30m

$947

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 ZA to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 junio 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 junio 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from South Africa to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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  • 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 $456 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $501 and Emirates from $612 one-way.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 9 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$544Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$695Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$770Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$784Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$788Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$863Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$888Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$940Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,009Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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