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$522 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$799
Typical prices: $817-$967
Etihad Airways
Sun 2/22Wed 2/25
JNB - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$522
Typical prices: $557-$692
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/10
JNB - JFK • 2 stops
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Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from $799 (round-trip)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Cheapest • 7% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl (JNB-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl 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 round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl

Sun, Feb 22 - Wed, Feb 25
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 8:20 am
JNB
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JFK
29h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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JNB
34h 20m
1 stop
$799Etihad Airways
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 9:20 am
JNB
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JFK
29h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:55 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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JNB
27h 25m
1 stop
$800Etihad Airways
Tue, Feb 17 - Mon, Feb 23
American Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 7:15 pm
JNB
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JFK
30h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 7:35 am
JFK
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JNB
26h 45m
1 stop
$801American Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 16
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 8:20 am
JNB
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JFK
29h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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JNB
27h 20m
1 stop
$802Etihad Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 pm - 6:55 pm
JNB
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JFK
26h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 pm - 3:55 am
JFK
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JNB
23h 45m
2 stops
$803Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 10:05 pm
JNB
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JFK
30h 05m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 10:25 am
JFK
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JNB
29h 50m
1 stop
$804British Airways
Sat, Feb 14 - Fri, Feb 27
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 7:15 pm
JNB
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JFK
28h 15m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 7:35 am
JFK
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JNB
28h 45m
2 stops
$805American Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 pm - 6:55 pm
JNB
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JFK
26h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:55 pm - 3:55 am
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m
2 stops
$807Ethiopian Air
Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 26
American Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 7:15 pm
JNB
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JFK
30h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 7:35 am
JFK
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JNB
31h 35m
2 stops
$808American Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 12:35 pm
JNB
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JFK
21h 35m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
9:35 pm - 10:25 am
JFK
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JNB
29h 50m
1 stop
$809British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $835 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $971 and $967 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$522
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • Does John F. Kennedy International Airport offer disabled access?

    The John F. Kennedy International Airport offers special accommodation for passengers with a disability. Note that you should arrange for all wheelchair services or oxygen requirements through the airline before the flight. The airport offers the Artificial Intelligence Remote Assistance, an app you can download that assists you to know what is near or in front of you. Each terminal also has a wheelchair accessible restroom. To locate one, ask at the information booth in Arrivals. For further assistance at the airport, you can talk to customer care representatives, who are visible as they wear red jackets.

  • Which transportation options can I use at John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    To travel from John F. Kennedy International Airport, you can use different options, including taxis. You will find taxi stands outside each terminal. Taxi fares include a flat rate of $52 (R921.73) to the first destination. The taximeter and receipt will reflect the flat rate. The airport is also connected to New York City via the subway. From the Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations, you should take the A Line. The fare is $8 (R141.8) for the train and $2.75 subway fee for a total of $10.75 (R190.55).

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $522 for a one-way ticket and $799 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to New York are Emirates and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,085 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,080 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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

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

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and JFK 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 Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • If you want to travel from Johannesburg to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), you can fly via Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), which is served by many airlines, including KLM, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Air France and Virgin Atlantic.
  • At Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport, you can catch up with your spiritual routine by visiting the prayer room or chapel. The airport offers a Christian Chapel in Terminal B, on Level 2. A Muslim Prayer room is also available in Terminal A, Arrivals basement.
  • You can find baby care facilities at John F. Kennedy International Airport if you want to nurse your young one. These nursing stations are located in Terminal 1 near Gate 1 (Gate C70), in Terminal 4 near Gate A3, in Terminal 5, near gates 1, 12 and 27.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to New York. 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 Johannesburg to John F Kennedy Intl? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3491 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
DXB - LAX
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Air travel sucks. It continues to be awful for all airlines. No shame on delta alone.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

I went to washroom twice and once there was no toilet seat cover and the other no toilet paper at all. I don't think it was ever replenished or checked before we boarded as it was very early on in the flight.

Premium economy is like the forgotten class. Aside from meal service never saw a flight attendant. Any additional beverages required going to the very back of the plane to request and there was rarely an attendant there. Seat leg / foot rest hardly elevates and not well suite for someone under 5’6. Bulky armrests

I paid for a business class ticket on Delta. It was sourced to Virgin Atlantic. They changed out the aircraft which had fewer upper class tickets. Even though I'd checked into the lounge, was receiving alerts via kayak about the delay and changes; no one informed me that the seat would be changed - until I attempted to board and was told that I would have an economy seat or they could search to put me on another airline. Even the flight crew were informed of this change (10 passengers were bumped out of Upper Class) around 2 pm (1400) time. Hours would have helped to consider alternatives instead of making a last minute change. There needs to be compensation from both Delta and Virgin given this change in service/experience.

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

For some reason, I couldn't choose my seat. The airline gave me a seat when I got there. Not happy about that. Otherwise, everything else was great!

One of the best airlines that I flew on, the flight attendants were very attentive and professional.

the over had ligth did not work'd for the all way

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.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

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 was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

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