R11 297 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R18 438 to R26 408, with an average of R22 365 over the past 12 months. Anything below R18 438 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the R22 365 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R12 470, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R495 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

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

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 13% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R19 428 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R24 443, a difference of R5 015.

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 20h 46m, compared to 21h 12m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 22h 11m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Kenya Airways is pet-friendly and does not charge extra for bringing a live animal on board. When traveling in the cargo area, a dog does not need a kennel or cage as long as it is securely tied and is not utilizing a seat. Your pet will be fine in the cargo hold because it has the same temperature and pressure conditions as the cabin passengers.

Etihad Airways, a common carrier for flights from John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, is taking many steps to reduce its carbon footprint. Their Boeing 787-10 "Etihad Greenliner" and Airbus 350-1000 "Sustainable50" aircraft are used in the Etihad Greenliner Programme, which investigates environmentally friendly technologies and sustainable fuels. In addition to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and noise pollution, the company's fuel-efficient planes also feature reduced use of disposable plastics.

Yes, American Airlines allows unaccompanied minors to travel from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport. The airline offers dedicated staff assistance and supervision throughout the journey, from check-in to arrival. Additional services include priority boarding, connection assistance, and continuous monitoring by airline personnel on board and at the airports.

The airport is closest to several cities, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, located north of the airport, and Ekurhuleni, a metropolitan municipality adjacent to Johannesburg. Passengers can travel to these cities by bus or taxi. Many airlines also offer domestic flights between the airport and the cities.