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$568+ 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
Dec 17 — Dec 241
Wed 12/17
Wed 12/24
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 November 17, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/268:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/72:30 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/16$1,041
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Mon 11/171:40 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/191:35 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15$1,042
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/308:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/78:20 amJNB - JFK
2 stops41h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/16$1,045
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/198:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops40h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/311:00 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/16$1,046
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:55 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop24h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/511:00 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/15$1,058
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Wed 12/311:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 2/61:35 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/15$1,059
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:25 pmJFK - JNB
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/32:30 pmJNB - JFK
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$1,065
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Sun 11/301:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Sat 12/61:35 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/16$1,066
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Thu 11/278:05 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/67:10 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop34h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/15$1,076
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Wed 11/2610:20 amJFK - JNB
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 12/84:50 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops29h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/16$1,085
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/38:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops33h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/158:20 amJNB - JFK
2 stops41h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/15$1,088
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/38:55 pmJFK - JNB
2 stops33h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/108:20 amJNB - JFK
2 stops41h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/16$1,089

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo

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 November 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,041
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$568
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,152
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 November 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/26

8:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

2:30 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,041

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/14

12:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/19

7:10 pm-11:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,043

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

9:00 pm-3:55 am

1 stop23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

4:50 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$1,076

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/27

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

7:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

$1,076

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/26

10:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

4:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops46h 10m

$1,122

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/26

1:45 pm-12:25 am

1 stop27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/6

1:35 am-6:35 am

1 stop36h 00m

$1,129

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/15

10:20 am-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

1:35 am-6:35 am

1 stop36h 00m

$1,205

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/25

12:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

7:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$1,211

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

8:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/2

7:50 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops30h 05m

$1,220

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/20

1:45 pm-9:05 am

2 stops36h 20m

$625

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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

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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 November 14, 2025.

Booking 90 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 $495). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,151). 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 JFK to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 17, 2025.
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
3,664 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

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
3,664 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

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
4,047 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

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
894 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

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
6.9
Okay
287 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

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
7,529 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

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

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

    For as low as $1,076, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 23h 55m. 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 $490, 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 Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air. Condor is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 Times Tower. Travelers on a layover in Nairobi can visit Nairobi National Museum, Karen Blixen Museum, and Times Tower, by traveling 8.6 mi, 14.8 mi, and 7.5 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 $76 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 $495). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,151). 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 November 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$490Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$803Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$826Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,022Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,053Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,071Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,198Average$1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,284Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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