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$548+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
Mar 16 — Mar 231
Mon 3/16
Mon 3/23
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 14, 2026.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/131:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Kenya Airways
Thu 3/265:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/10$798
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/41:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/1312:10 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/11$799
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/51:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/185:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/11$800
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/291:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 4/55:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/12$815
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/201:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/315:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/13$822
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/41:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 5/145:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/13$823
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/231:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 3/85:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/12$824
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/228:55 pm
JFK
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JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/211:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/11$832
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Wed 3/181:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/2312:10 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/13$835
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/291:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sat 5/91:15 am
JNB
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JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/10$842
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/231:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/1712:05 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop25h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/14$845
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/151:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/235:00 pm
JNB
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JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/13$847

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 February 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$798
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$548
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,148
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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo 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 February 14, 2026.
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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/16

1:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/20

7:05 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$1,154

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/26

9:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

10:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops51h 10m

$1,172

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/26

3:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/11

9:50 am-4:00 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$1,196

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/16

1:10 pm-8:20 am

2 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/17

9:50 am-4:00 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$1,201

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/27

10:00 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

10:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,203

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/17

10:10 pm-6:30 pm

3 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

11:00 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,211

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

9:55 pm-6:30 pm

3 stops38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

11:00 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,211

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/2

9:25 am-8:20 am

2 stops40h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/11

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop28h 45m

$1,246

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/5

8:55 pm-6:30 pm

3 stops38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/14

11:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,261

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/3

3:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/12

9:50 am-8:01 pm

2 stops40h 11m

$1,287

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on February 13, 2026.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $500). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,122). 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated February 14, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,216 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
962 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
292 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,739 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    For as low as $1,172, Turkish Airlines can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 24h. Airlines will cover a distance of 7967 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Condor, at $480, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include KLM and Delta. Condor is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $475 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Egyptair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on RwandAir and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $567 and $636, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a layover in Nairobi most often.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Nairobi?

    If you're on a layover in Nairobi and looking for things to do, consider visiting Nairobi National Museum, Karen Blixen Museum, or Nairobi National Park. Travelers on a layover in Nairobi can visit Nairobi National Museum, Karen Blixen Museum, and Nairobi National Park, by traveling 8.6 mi, 14.8 mi, and 8.8 mi, respectively after landing at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Nairobi can rent a car from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl for about $62 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Of the flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in London.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $500). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,122). 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 10 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. 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 February 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$480Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$778Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$795Average$1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$814Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$820Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$826Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$843Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$909Average$2,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
British AirwaysCheapest$961Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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