John F Kennedy Intl

$509+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
Jul 13 — Jul 201
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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 June 13, 2026.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2711:15 am
DUR
-
JFK
2 stops39h 50m
British Airways
Wed 8/266:10 pm
JFK
-
DUR
2 stops58h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 6/8$886
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Thu 7/169:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/2810:20 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/8$902
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 9/85:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/291:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/8$907
This Bravofly 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/159:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/123:00 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/10$908
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Mon 7/209:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 7/2710:20 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/8$909
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Mon 9/289:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/153:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/8$910
This Bravofly 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/159:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 7/2710:20 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/10$912
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/69:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/2810:20 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/12$914
This Bravofly 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/239:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 7/2710:20 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/10$916
This Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/145:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sun 9/131:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/10$917
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/209:45 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 8/63:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/9$918
This Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/141:35 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 00m
Kenya Airways
Fri 11/271:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/10$919

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 June 13, 2026.

Round-trip from

$886
(Travelwings)

One-way from

$509
(Kenya Airways)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,004
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. 5% potential increase in price ($56 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 June 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 June 13, 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

Fri 9/4

7:10 pm-8:50 am

1 stop43h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/30

10:20 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops40h 15m

$1,039

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/24

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/28

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,055

PietermaritzburgNew York

PZB - JFK

PZBJFK

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 11/25

2:05 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops38h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/29

8:05 am-1:40 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$1,056

DurbanNew York

DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 7/27

11:15 am-9:05 pm

2 stops39h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/13

7:50 am-10:40 am

2 stops44h 50m

$1,071

DurbanNew York

DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 11/23

3:45 pm-10:55 am

2 stops26h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/27

8:15 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$1,080

DurbanNew York

DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 9/17

12:05 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops33h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/21

10:00 pm-10:35 am

2 stops30h 35m

$1,100

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

6:25 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/21

7:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,106

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/8

6:25 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/28

4:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$1,109

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/25

7:40 am-7:15 pm

1 stop41h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/9

11:30 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop40h 40m

$1,111

DurbanNew York

DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 8/3

11:15 am-5:00 pm

2 stops35h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/12

7:35 pm-10:40 am

2 stops33h 05m

$1,119

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $140). Flying from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,280). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa 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.

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 June 13, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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 $907, British Airways can have you in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from South Africa in 20h 35m. There are 7967 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 $477 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $534 and Emirates from $602 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa 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 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $140). Flying from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,280). 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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 6 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 June 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$786Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$788Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$801Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$836Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$962Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,005Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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