South Africa

$473+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to South Africa

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JFK — JNB
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 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 2/10. 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.
Tue 5/121:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Sun 5/2412:10 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/10$799
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/201:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 4/61:15 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/9$822
This Kenya Airways 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 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 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 5/121:15 am
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop36h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/10$823
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/89:55 pm
JFK
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JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 3/1511:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/8$832
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Wed 4/1510:00 pm
JFK
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JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 4/2610:50 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/7$833
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/251:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/212:10 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/10$835
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:55 pm
JFK
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JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/911:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops27h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/9$842
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.
Mon 4/201:45 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/305:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/10$847
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/11:45 pm
JFK
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JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 3/85:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/11$848
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/198:55 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 3/511:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/9$851
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/78:55 pm
JFK
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CPT
2 stops33h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/132:35 pm
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops35h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/9$953

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated February 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$798
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$473
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,402
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($154 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa 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 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

10:00 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

3:25 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops58h 35m

$1,002

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/29

10:00 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

1:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops60h 10m

$1,003

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/28

1:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

12:10 pm-7:35 am

1 stop25h 25m

$1,026

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

12:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/12

4:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

$1,101

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/27

12:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/29

4:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

$1,112

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

1:20 am-2:20 am

2 stops42h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/18

1:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 15m

$1,114

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/14

9:55 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/27

2:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$1,123

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 YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/14

9:55 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/10

1:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops36h 10m

$1,166

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa (average of $500). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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

    For as low as $1,026, Ethiopian Air can have you in South Africa from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 20h 05m. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and South Africa is about 7967 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $473. However, be on the lookout for offers from Egyptair and RwandAir, as they are both options that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa?

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa (average of $500). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa 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 South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa. 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 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$480Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$778Average$1,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$795Average$1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$814Average$1,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$820Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$826Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$843Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$909Average$2,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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