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$507 Find cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, 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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10:00 pm - 3:55 amJFK-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
11:00 pm - 8:00 pmJNB-JFK
27h 00m2 stops
$826Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 15
10:00 pm - 3:55 amJFK-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
11:00 pm - 8:00 pmJNB-JFK
27h 00m2 stops
$830Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 25
7:25 pm - 10:15 amJFK-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
6:05 pm - 10:45 amJNB-JFK
22h 40m1 stop
$855Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 9
12:40 pm - 10:15 amJFK-JNB
39h 35m1 stop
6:05 pm - 4:40 amJNB-JFK
40h 35m1 stop
$913Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 16
1:45 pm - 9:45 amJFK-JNB
38h 00m1 stop
5:00 pm - 7:35 amJNB-JFK
20h 35m1 stop
$1,002Kenya Airways
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Fri, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 27
1:45 pm - 12:15 amJFK-JNB
28h 30m1 stop
12:10 pm - 7:35 amJNB-JFK
25h 25m1 stop
$1,020Kenya Airways
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Mon, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 25
12:30 am - 3:50 pmJFK-JNB
33h 20m2 stops
12:10 pm - 7:35 amJNB-JFK
25h 25m1 stop
$1,088
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Fri, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 6
12:30 am - 7:10 amJFK-JNB
24h 40m2 stops
10:45 am - 7:35 amJNB-JFK
26h 50m1 stop
$1,099
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Wed, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 23
11:20 am - 4:10 pmJFK-JNB
22h 50m1 stop
6:15 am - 3:20 pmJNB-JFK
39h 05m2 stops
$1,144Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 25
1:20 am - 5:00 pmJFK-JNB
33h 40m1 stop
10:25 am - 4:05 pmJNB-JFK
59h 40m2 stops
$1,146Qatar Airways
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Wed, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 26

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 John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York John F Kennedy Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport is September, where tickets cost $1,122 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,548 and $1,535 respectively.

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

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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Egypt Air offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $507. KAYAK users also found New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg round-trip flights on Ethiopian Air from $826 and on Turkish Airlines from $855.

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January

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December

Cheapest flight

$507
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
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 John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Can I take my pet on a Kenya Airways flight from John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport?

    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.

  • What steps is Etihad taking to become more eco-friendly?

    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.

  • Can my unaccompanied child travel with American Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport?

    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.

  • Can passengers from New York connect to other cities from OR Tambo Airport after landing?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $507 for a one-way ticket and $826 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    A passport is required to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Nairobi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Johannesburg, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Johannesburg are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,439 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,363 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, 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 John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from JFK to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

  • When flying from John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to OR Tambo Airport (JNB), you can rest easy knowing that your pet will receive the same high-quality care as you do, thanks to Qatar Airways' comprehensive pet services. Their devoted staff provides various services, including transport for pets and help filling out paperwork. To ensure pets' safety, health, and comfort in transit, Qatar Airways has built state-of-the-art facilities expressly for this purpose.
  • Consider flying with RwandAir to enjoy their baggage allowance policy. Each passenger is allowed one suitcase with dimensions of 22 by 15 by 8 inches and a maximum weight of 21 lbs. Wheelchairs and crutches may be brought on board by passengers who need them. Passengers carrying a baby carrycot may also bring light supplies such as bedding, diapers, feeding bottles, and enough food, as long as the overall weight does not exceed 26 lbs.
  • Passengers flying from John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport can enhance their travel experience by upgrading to high-class tickets for exceptional amenities and reduced fatigue. For Qatar Airways flights, upgrading from Economy Class to Premium can transform a good flight into a great one. Enjoy added comfort and perks, making the long journey more enjoyable and memorable.
  • When flying from John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport on Turkish Airlines, passengers should note that carry-on baggage allowances differ depending on the travel class. In Economy Class, travelers can bring one cabin baggage item weighing a maximum of 17 lbs, with dimensions not exceeding 9 x 15 x 21 inches. On the other hand, Business Class passengers are allowed two cabin baggage items, adhering to the same weight and dimension restrictions mentioned earlier.
  • Passengers from John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport using Ethiopian Air should know that Ethiopian Airlines strives to provide a satisfying dining experience for all passengers, making their travel more enjoyable. They ensure passengers receive complimentary meals and beverages, including alcoholic drinks, on all their flights. In Economy Class, passengers enjoy a three-course meal accompanied by a selection of beverages.
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Top 5 airlines serving 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.
7.7
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 4439 reviews
7.5Food
8.2Crew
7.7Comfort
7.7Entertainment
7.8Boarding
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Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

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Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Excellent will be flying again in May with Qatar. to Botswana.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

I was in business class. There was an excellent headset. But half an hour before arrival they collected them! The rest of the trip I had to use a cheap earphone. There must be a better way to protect the headphones.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

I think the seats on some of their planes are uncomfortable. You can be ok on a short flight of two hours but no more than that. The delays, and also the refreshments on the plane were not enough.

Awful customer service on the phone. No phone number on the website to call a real person. Website says changes are no charge but this is a lie. I had a cheaper ticket through Kayak therefore Finnair wouldn’t change it unless I would pay the entire fare again. I begged but their agents at the airport were rude and the online chat person cut off the call with no help. Super disappointed. Wont fly this airline again and will tell everyone I meet how bad it is. Crew on the flight was nice but otherwise huge disappointment.

The flight was excellent, provided that we had inclement weather. We departed earlier than scheduled and arrived early. There was a little turbulence, but nothing to be worried about.

It was less than what is expected for a business class ticket I thought that the staff actively ignored me because I either looked Indian or Hispanic to them and I guess I did not deserve their attention. The food which included a beef entree was not available so not enough food was ordered for number of seats available. I will say experience in Greenwich lounge was very good and the staff there at the airport were very nice. May be your crew needs to learn about racial equity so that everyone gets either the same aweful treatment or hopefully the best treatment which is what we expect I recommend you take a flight with Singapore airlines that I have taken and the crew remember your last names and use it to address each person, food never finishes if you are at the back of business class and crew anticipate your need even before you articulate. Same price and 100 times better service than American Airlines

pleased with overall experienced, but seats in coach are tight.

Don't often sit in 1st class. Our experience was great.

The 2 hour delay was frustrating but our crew did a great job getting us out quickly and keeping communication especially with the people who had connecting flights

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

The flight attendants on this flight were incredible! One even gave me her own dinner when my special meal order wasn’t transferred due to a flight delay! She insisted and I was so grateful. That is going above and beyond! The issue I had with the flight was with Lufthansa support. I missed my connection due to a flight delay and they wouldn’t rebook online, only in person. This took a lot of time and visits to the airport waiting for a Lufthansa agent to arrive 5 hours later than posted and almost paying full-fare price for the new flights and refusal to add my special meal orders. It made for a challenging journey home and I didn’t feel valued as a customer.

If my flight from Heathrow to Nairobi had not been cancelled I would’ve been in kisumu to fly back! And I have still not had my refund! So you have my cash and I’ve got nothing in return. Wonderful!

We missed the flight to Barcelona because the flight from Baltimore was delayed. We flew on Vueling VW6653. Our luggage didn’t arrive. Please help us get our luggage. We are staying at Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

The seats were tiny, being of a fairly petite build, I don’t usually expect to feel crammed and cramped in a seat, but I definitely was on this flight. I couldn’t even bend over to get anything out from under the seat in front and getting up to go to the bathroom at night with the seat backs reclined was nearly impossible. I had to do gymnastics to get over and out. For an airline that does long flights overnight, it’s kind of ridiculous.

Not connecting flights. Missed my flight from Dublin to Liverpool because I arrived at Dublin one hour too late. For this mistake, they offered me a flight from Dublin to Manchester. Thats great and all, but I waste time and money to commute to Liverpool. Be sure to check the time of your connecting flights, because they sure don’t when they sell it to you

Excellent! Great flight attendants, good food (in business class, at least), very comfortable. Touchscreen and remote wasn’t great.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

Very cramped seats in economy, difficult to get comfortable with your legs and feet and back. The seat width is ok but I’m average size. Food is HORRIBLE. Crew is friendly. Delays and very tight connections made it tough for navigating. We would have missed our connecting flight if it wasn’t delayed too. The terminal transit was slow and normally every 10 minutes before 8pm, after 8 pm is every 30 minutes!!!!! No free wine or drinks!! Below average attitude.

Horrible seat allocation. Boarding was slow. Food was average and so was entertainment. The TV terminal didn't work and so had to use remote.

As expected for a BA long haul flight in economy - you get what you pay for. Good leg space, in flight entertainment and food and drink provided. Staff on the return flight (overnight) we're a bit brisk and just wanted to get everyone fed and watered before turning the lights down. We're vegetarian so ordered it separately through the booking, although when we were in flight we realised there was a normal and vegetarian option anyway, and we were given vegan. This is fine, however on the return trip we were told there were no more specially ordered meals left, so be aware in case you have specific dietary requirements.

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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.
5/11Sat
1 stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
$507
5/10Fri
1 stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
$508
8/27Tue
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 05mJFK-JNB
$618
8/30Fri
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 05mJFK-JNB
$627
8/31Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
26h 30mJFK-JNB
$874
5/21Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
32h 50mJFK-JNB
$893
9/17Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
27h 55mJFK-JNB
$923
8/23Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
27h 35mJFK-JNB
$1,008
8/1Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
34h 05mJFK-JNB
$1,028
9/30Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
33h 40mJFK-JNB
$1,057

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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.
5/10Fri
multi-stopSAUDIA
27h 05mJFK-JNB
5/18Sat
multi-stopSAUDIA
41h 20mJNB-JFK
$986
5/8Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
33h 05mJFK-JNB
5/14Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
35h 30mJNB-JFK
$1,038
5/10Fri
multi-stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
5/12Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
41h 15mJNB-JFK
$1,053
5/10Fri
multi-stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
5/15Wed
multi-stopEgypt Air
41h 15mJNB-JFK
$1,065
5/7Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
20h 05mJFK-JNB
5/14Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
$1,178
5/7Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
20h 05mJFK-JNB
5/16Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
$1,226
5/9Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
23h 40mJFK-JNB
5/20Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
30h 45mJNB-JFK
$1,366
5/8Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 40mJFK-JNB
5/20Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
32h 15mJNB-JFK
$1,404
5/7Tue
multi-stopEmirates
35h 55mJFK-JNB
5/15Wed
multi-stopEmirates
53h 45mJNB-JFK
$1,424
5/6Mon
multi-stopEmirates
27h 30mJFK-JNB
5/20Mon
multi-stopEmirates
50h 35mJNB-JFK
$1,446

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New York John F Kennedy Airport - OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)United States

Destination:

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg - New York John F Kennedy Airport

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