R8 408 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport – Compare and Save

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 00m, covering 20 634 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from R14 296 to R17 760, with an average of R15 908 over the past 12 months. Anything below R14 296 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the R15 908 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R9 272, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R348 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R15 553 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R16 451, a difference of R897.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 21h 24m, compared to 22h 01m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 22h 46m via London Heathrow (LHR).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 6 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Eastern Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Wall Street. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

The John F. Kennedy International Airport offers special accommodation for passengers with a disability. Note that you should arrange for all wheelchair services or oxygen requirements through the airline before the flight. The airport offers the Artificial Intelligence Remote Assistance, an app you can download that assists you to know what is near or in front of you. Each terminal also has a wheelchair accessible restroom. To locate one, ask at the information booth in Arrivals. For further assistance at the airport, you can talk to customer care representatives, who are visible as they wear red jackets.

To travel from John F. Kennedy International Airport, you can use different options, including taxis. You will find taxi stands outside each terminal. Taxi fares include a flat rate of $52 (R921.73) to the first destination. The taximeter and receipt will reflect the flat rate. The airport is also connected to New York City via the subway. From the Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations, you should take the A Line. The fare is $8 (R141.8) for the train and $2.75 subway fee for a total of $10.75 (R190.55).