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Cheapest return fare
R17 286
Typical prices: R23 049-R29 552
Qatar Airways
Wed 22/7Wed 29/7
JFK - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R8 248
Typical prices: R16 167-R17 418
Qatar Airways
Wed 22/7
JFK - JNB • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from New York to Johannesburg (JFK-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New York 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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Recent return flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg

Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 29
Qatar Airways Logo
22:00 - 9:10
JFK
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JNB
29h 10m
1 stop
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20:55 - 22:30
JNB
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JFK
31h 35m
1 stop
R17 286Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 9
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22:00 - 9:10
JFK
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JNB
29h 10m
1 stop
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20:55 - 15:10
JNB
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JFK
24h 15m
1 stop
R17 352Qatar Airways
Sun, Jul 19 - Wed, Jul 29
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22:00 - 9:10
JFK
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JNB
29h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 22:30
JNB
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JFK
31h 35m
1 stop
R17 418Qatar Airways
Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 15
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22:00 - 9:10
JFK
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JNB
29h 10m
1 stop
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17:00 - 7:35
JNB
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JFK
20h 35m
1 stop
R17 714Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 9
Qatar Airways Logo
22:00 - 9:10
JFK
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JNB
29h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 22:30
JNB
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JFK
31h 35m
1 stop
R17 896Qatar Airways
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 16
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 15:50
JFK
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 7:35
JNB
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JFK
25h 25m
1 stop
R17 929Kenya Airways
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Nov 29
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13:45 - 0:15
JFK
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JNB
28h 30m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 6:35
JNB
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JFK
36h 00m
1 stop
R17 961Kenya Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 10:55
JFK
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JNB
39h 10m
1 stop
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1:15 - 7:35
JNB
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JFK
36h 20m
1 stop
R17 978Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 21
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 0:15
JFK
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JNB
28h 30m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 7:35
JNB
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JFK
20h 35m
1 stop
R17 994Kenya Airways
Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Sep 1
Qatar Airways Logo
22:00 - 9:10
JFK
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JNB
29h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 9:00
JNB
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JFK
24h 55m
1 stop
R18 027Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg flights

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.

How much is a return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg departing in July.

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 round-trip 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 December, where tickets cost R1 811 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R18 982 and R14 521 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flightR8 248
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.
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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 R8 248 for a one-way ticket and R17 286 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?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York and Johannesburg.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top airline flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3727 reviews
7,3Entertainment
7,3Food
7,3Comfort
7,5Boarding
7,9Crew
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Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
JFK - BCN
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Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

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