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$518 Find cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 New York to Johannesburg departing on 5/4. 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, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from New York 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 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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10:00 pm - 1:05 pmJFK-JNB
33h 05m2 stops
11:00 pm - 8:00 pmJNB-JFK
27h 00m2 stops
$993Ethiopian Air
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Wed, May 15 - Sun, May 19
10:00 pm - 12:50 amJFK-JNB
68h 50m3 stops
4:00 am - 8:00 pmJNB-JFK
46h 00m3 stops
$1,039Ethiopian Air
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Wed, May 15 - Sun, May 19
12:00 pm - 7:10 amJFK-JNB
37h 10m1 stop
9:45 pm - 9:00 amJNB-JFK
41h 15m1 stop
$1,064Egypt Air
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
12:00 pm - 7:10 amJFK-JNB
37h 10m1 stop
9:45 pm - 9:00 amJNB-JFK
41h 15m1 stop
$1,101Egypt Air
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 26
1:45 pm - 3:50 pmJFK-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
5:00 pm - 7:35 amJNB-JFK
20h 35m1 stop
$1,115Kenya Airways
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Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 22
12:30 am - 7:10 amJFK-JNB
24h 40m2 stops
12:10 pm - 7:35 amJNB-JFK
25h 25m1 stop
$1,117
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Mon, May 6 - Wed, May 22
12:30 am - 8:35 amJFK-JNB
50h 05m2 stops
1:15 am - 4:35 pmJNB-JFK
21h 20m1 stop
$1,124
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Sun, Jun 16 - Sun, Aug 11
1:45 pm - 3:50 pmJFK-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
5:00 pm - 7:35 amJNB-JFK
20h 35m1 stop
$1,127Kenya Airways
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Sun, May 12 - Thu, May 16
1:20 am - 4:10 pmJFK-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
8:15 pm - 3:20 pmJNB-JFK
25h 05m1 stop
$1,272Qatar Airways
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Sun, May 5 - Mon, May 20
1:20 am - 4:10 pmJFK-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
1:35 pm - 6:49 pmJNB-JFK
35h 14m2 stops
$1,365Qatar Airways
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Sun, May 5 - Mon, May 20

Flights from New York to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York 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.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Sunday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better 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 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?

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 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 to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from New York to Johannesburg found on KAYAK was with Egypt Air for $518. Ethiopian Air proposed a round-trip connection from $993 and Egypt Air from $1,064.

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

When to book flights from New York to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 $518 for a one-way ticket and $993 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Johannesburg?

    Yes

  • 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?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Johannesburg from New York?

    Nairobi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York to 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 travelers 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 round-trip 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.
5/4Sat
1 stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
$518
5/3Fri
1 stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
$540
5/3Fri
1 stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
$541
5/2Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 05mJFK-JNB
$619
4/30Tue
3 stops
39h 50mJFK-JNB
$621
5/26Sun
3 stops
47h 40mJFK-JNB
$676
4/30Tue
1 stopKenya Airways
38h 00mJFK-JNB
$686
5/15Wed
2 stopsEthiopian Air
23h 55mJFK-JNB
$721
5/5Sun
1 stopSAUDIA
27h 05mJFK-JNB
$739
6/5Wed
2 stopsEthiopian Air
23h 55mJFK-JNB
$783

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Last minute flights from New York 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.
4/28Sun
multi-stopSAUDIA
27h 05mJFK-JNB
5/13Mon
multi-stopSAUDIA
41h 20mJNB-JFK
$856
5/1Wed
multi-stopEgypt Air
37h 10mJFK-JNB
5/8Wed
multi-stopEgypt Air
41h 15mJNB-JFK
$1,112
5/2Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
39h 10mJFK-JNB
5/10Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
$1,168
4/28Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
28h 30mJFK-JNB
5/12Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
$1,191
5/1Wed
multi-stop
37h 10mJFK-JNB
5/8Wed
multi-stop
32h 20mJNB-JFK
$1,285
5/1Wed
multi-stop
34h 30mJFK-JNB
5/11Sat
multi-stop
41h 20mJNB-JFK
$1,332
5/1Wed
multi-stopRwandAir
33h 00mJFK-JNB
5/8Wed
multi-stopRwandAir
29h 20mJNB-JFK
$1,348
4/28Sun
multi-stopEmirates
29h 15mJFK-JNB
5/13Mon
multi-stopEmirates
53h 45mJNB-JFK
$1,423
4/28Sun
multi-stopEmirates
29h 55mJFK-JNB
5/13Mon
multi-stopEmirates
50h 35mJNB-JFK
$1,506
5/1Wed
multi-stopRwandAir
33h 00mJFK-JNB
5/7Tue
multi-stopRwandAir
42h 10mJNB-JFK
$1,551

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New York - Johannesburg Flights

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New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)United States

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