John F Kennedy Intl

$501+ Cheap flights from South Africa to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

JNB — JFK
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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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

Tue 11/35:00 pm -
1 stop20h 35m
Wed 11/111:35 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 10/31$839
Mon 11/21:35 am -
1 stop36h 00m
Mon 11/91:35 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 10/29$843
Mon 11/21:35 am -
1 stop36h 00m
Tue 11/101:35 pm -
1 stop38h 20m
Deal found 11/1$847
Mon 11/212:05 pm -
1 stop25h 30m
Sun 11/151:35 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 11/1$850
Thu 12/247:35 pm -
1 stop22h 45m
Fri 1/158:05 am -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 10/29$859
Sun 11/155:00 pm -
1 stop20h 35m
Tue 11/241:35 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 10/30$867
Thu 12/2411:15 am -
2 stops31h 05m
Fri 1/158:05 am -
2 stops43h 35m
Deal found 10/29$877
Wed 12/2311:15 am -
2 stops38h 45m
Wed 1/139:50 pm -
2 stops53h 50m
Deal found 10/29$901
Mon 11/25:15 pm -
1 stop36h 10m
Sat 11/1412:20 am -
1 stop39h 40m
Deal found 10/30$923
Mon 11/99:00 pm -
1 stop22h 25m
Tue 11/248:40 pm -
1 stop38h 55m
Deal found 11/2$934
Mon 11/28:50 pm -
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Sun 11/158:20 pm -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 10/30$938
Sun 11/15:15 pm -
1 stop24h 40m
Sat 11/1412:20 am -
1 stop39h 40m
Deal found 10/31$939

Find flight deals from South Africa to John F Kennedy Intl

Round-trip from

$846
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$501
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$960
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 ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/23

2:25 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$622

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/25

1:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops36h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$639

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/13

9:50 am-3:00 pm

1 stop36h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$645

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/6

7:00 am-6:35 am

2 stops30h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$663

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/6

9:50 am-8:30 am

2 stops53h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$750

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/15

9:50 am-5:29 pm

2 stops38h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$750

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/9

10:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops39h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$757

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/13

6:50 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops31h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$757

JohannesburgNew York

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

10:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops39h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$757

Cape TownNew York

CPT Cape Town Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/8

5:15 pm-10:55 am

1 stop24h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$765

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to John F Kennedy Intl

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $898). Flying from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,075). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Booking 40 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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    For as low as $1,011, British Airways can have you in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from South Africa in 22h 01m. 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 $481 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $498 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?

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $898). Flying from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,075). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$786Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$788Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$801Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$836Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$942Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,021Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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