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R8 888 Find cheap flights from New York to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg departing on 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Johannesburg.
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg (JFK-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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0:10 - 10:50JFK-JNB
27h 40m1 stop
19:05 - 22:15JNB-JFK
34h 10m1 stop
R14 199Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 18 - Mon, Dec 2
0:10 - 10:50JFK-JNB
27h 40m1 stop
19:05 - 22:15JNB-JFK
34h 10m1 stop
R14 218Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 3
13:45 - 10:55JFK-JNB
39h 10m1 stop
17:00 - 7:35JNB-JFK
20h 35m1 stop
R16 937Kenya Airways
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Sun, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 1
21:55 - 3:55JFK-JNB
24h 00m2 stops
23:00 - 18:55JNB-JFK
26h 55m2 stops
R18 014Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 5
13:45 - 15:50JFK-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
10:45 - 7:35JNB-JFK
26h 50m1 stop
R18 142Kenya Airways
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Wed, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 18
22:00 - 3:55JFK-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
23:00 - 20:00JNB-JFK
27h 00m2 stops
R18 233Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 17
12:45 - 7:10JFK-JNB
35h 25m1 stop
1:15 - 6:35JNB-JFK
36h 20m1 stop
R18 488
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Wed, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 1
12:45 - 7:10JFK-JNB
36h 25m1 stop
12:10 - 6:35JNB-JFK
25h 25m1 stop
R18 507
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Wed, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 5
14:00 - 8:35JFK-JNB
36h 35m1 stop
9:55 - 16:55JNB-JFK
37h 00m1 stop
R19 346Etihad Airways
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Tue, Aug 27 - Thu, Oct 24
14:00 - 8:35JFK-JNB
36h 35m1 stop
9:55 - 16:55JNB-JFK
37h 00m1 stop
R19 364Etihad Airways
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Sat, Aug 31 - Mon, Oct 21

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from New York to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg is April, where tickets cost R18 488 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is R29 147 and R28 964 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 114 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Johannesburg from New York were found on Kenya Airways (R9 819) and Etihad Airways (R10 951), and the lowest return tickets were found on Turkish Airlines (R14 199) and Kenya Airways (R16 937).

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Cheapest flight

R8 888
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg was R487 for a one-way ticket and R778 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Johannesburg?

    When flying out of New York you will be using New York John F Kennedy Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Johannesburg Lanseria or Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Johannesburg?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/9Sun
3 stops
50h 05mJFK-JNB
R8 888
20/11Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
34h 50mJFK-JNB
R9 819
9/8Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
36h 35mJFK-JNB
R10 951
9/9Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
36h 35mJFK-JNB
R11 352
15/8Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
23h 40mJFK-JNB
R12 301
4/9Wed
1 stopJetBlue
22h 50mJFK-JNB
R12 630
22/8Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
32h 50mJFK-JNB
R13 049
16/9Mon
2 stopsEthiopian Air
23h 55mJFK-JNB
R13 469
14/8Wed
2 stopsEthiopian Air
23h 55mJFK-JNB
R13 798
27/12Fri
1 stopJetBlue
24h 40mJFK-JNB
R14 802

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Last minute flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
27/7Sat
multi-stopEtihad Airways
28h 00mJFK-JNB
21/8Wed
multi-stopEtihad Airways
29h 10mJNB-JFK
R26 774
23/7Tue
multi-stop
58h 00mJFK-JNB
21/8Wed
multi-stop
21h 30mJNB-JFK
R29 950
23/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
31h 50mJFK-JNB
4/8Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 45mJNB-JFK
R30 132
24/7Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 55mJFK-JNB
17/8Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
27h 00mJNB-JFK
R31 227
24/7Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
23h 55mJFK-JNB
18/8Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
27h 00mJNB-JFK
R33 107
23/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 25mJFK-JNB
21/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 45mJNB-JFK
R36 812
27/7Sat
multi-stopDelta
29h 25mJFK-JNB
21/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
29h 34mJNB-JFK
R38 601
23/7Tue
multi-stopSWISS
30h 40mJFK-JNB
19/8Mon
multi-stopSWISS
23h 10mJNB-JFK
R41 028
23/7Tue
multi-stopSWISS
30h 40mJFK-JNB
23/8Fri
multi-stopSWISS
23h 10mJNB-JFK
R41 302
25/7Thu
multi-stopDelta
27h 55mJFK-JNB
17/8Sat
multi-stopDelta
28h 15mJNB-JFK
R42 580

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New York - Johannesburg Flights

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