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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stopR17 707
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stopsR18 001
Durban
Durban2 stopsR21 640
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth3 stopsR21 510
George
George3 stopsR28 266
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stopsR24 480
Polokwane
Polokwane2 stopsR95 358
Mthatha
Mthatha2 stopsR29 001
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg2 stopsR27 483
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stopR17 707
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stopsR18 001
Durban
Durban2 stopsR21 640
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth3 stopsR21 510
George
George3 stopsR28 266
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stopsR24 480
Polokwane
Polokwane2 stopsR95 358
Mthatha
Mthatha2 stopsR29 001
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg2 stopsR27 483

Book Cheap John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa 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 South Africa

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24
Qatar Airways Logo
21:00 - 8:40
JFK
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JNB
28h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 - 15:00
JNB
-
JFK
42h 50m
2 stops
R17 707Qatar Airways
Fri, Aug 21 - Thu, Sep 3
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 - 9:10
JFK
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JNB
39h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 22:30
JNB
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JFK
38h 25m
1 stop
R17 773Qatar Airways
Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:35
JFK
-
CPT
40h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 6:35
CPT
-
JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
R18 001Kenya Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 16
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 6:00
JFK
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CPT
34h 15m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
23:30 - 7:35
CPT
-
JFK
38h 05m
1 stop
R18 066Kenya Airways
Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 13:35
JFK
-
CPT
40h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 15:00
CPT
-
JFK
33h 25m
1 stop
R18 132Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 13:35
JFK
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CPT
40h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 15:00
CPT
-
JFK
33h 25m
1 stop
R18 148Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 - 13:45
JFK
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DUR
41h 55m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:45 - 10:55
DUR
-
JFK
26h 10m
2 stops
R22 652Turkish Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Mon, Feb 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 - 13:45
JFK
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DUR
41h 55m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:45 - 18:20
DUR
-
JFK
33h 35m
2 stops
R23 795Turkish Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 9
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 13:45
JFK
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GRJ
33h 25m
3 stops
Emirates Logo
14:20 - 18:55
GRJ
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JFK
34h 35m
3 stops
R28 266Emirates
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 9
Emirates Logo
23:00 - 16:50
JFK
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MQP
35h 50m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
17:20 - 18:55
MQP
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JFK
31h 35m
3 stops
R28 413Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa flights

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

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

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 South Africa, 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 South Africa is December, when tickets cost R1 795 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, when the average cost of return tickets is R17 169 and R14 394 respectively.

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

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 South Africa, 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 a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightR8 160
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to South Africa?

    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 John F Kennedy Airport to South Africa.

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    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to South Africa 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 John F Kennedy Airport to South Africa?

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to South Africa?

    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 from New York John F Kennedy Airport to South Africa 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 South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa? 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.
7,3
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3742 reviews
7,5Boarding
7,3Comfort
7,9Crew
7,3Food
7,3Entertainment
Airline reviews

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.

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.

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.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Okay not so good or great. The flight operated by Indigo is worst from boarding to luggage handling and food. Damaged one luggage and delayed another luggage. Still did not get it, since 2 days.

Everything was top notch. Only issue was the delay, but Qatar worked diligently to get me on the next flight. They were kind to walk me to their lounge in Doha to make sure I ate, slept and showered.

I lost my baggage and it’s been three days didn’t able to find out. Also ticket was issued for qatar airways but they ended up board me on to Indigo from Doha to Hyderabad. My trip made miserable without cloths.

Seat electronics kept failing (as in absolutely nothing worked) - crew re-set it multiple, but didn’t move me until finally three quarters of the way into the flight - abysmal. Entertainment options are plentiful, but a number of expected movies were missing (did an SQ flight 3 days later and expected titles were on SQ) - does Qatar sensor what they show?

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