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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo (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 OR Tambo 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Johannesburg

Thu, Aug 21 - Thu, Sep 11
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 8:20 amJFK-JNB
34h 35m1 stop
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9:50 am - 9:00 amJNB-JFK
29h 10m1 stop
$864Etihad Airways
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Thu, Aug 21 - Fri, Sep 5
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3:45 pm - 8:20 amJFK-JNB
34h 35m1 stop
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9:50 am - 4:05 pmJNB-JFK
36h 15m1 stop
$876Etihad Airways
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Thu, Aug 21 - Fri, Sep 5
Etihad Airways Logo
10:40 pm - 8:20 amJFK-JNB
27h 40m1 stop
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9:50 am - 4:05 pmJNB-JFK
36h 15m1 stop
$881Etihad Airways
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 16
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 am - 4:10 pmJFK-JNB
22h 50m1 stop
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4:50 pm - 9:00 amJNB-JFK
46h 10m2 stops
$957Qatar Airways
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 5
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1:20 am - 4:10 pmJFK-JNB
32h 50m1 stop
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3:10 am - 3:10 pmJNB-JFK
42h 00m2 stops
$958Qatar Airways
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 am - 10:50 amJFK-JNB
27h 30m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 10:25 pmJNB-JFK
34h 15m1 stop
$960Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 10:35 amJFK-JNB
28h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 5:55 pmJNB-JFK
30h 05m1 stop
$971Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 pm - 3:55 amJFK-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 8:00 pmJNB-JFK
27h 10m2 stops
$989Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 pm - 3:55 amJFK-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 8:00 pmJNB-JFK
27h 10m2 stops
$990Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 28
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 12:25 amJFK-JNB
28h 40m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 7:35 amJNB-JFK
20h 35m1 stop
$1,020Kenya 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 round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 round-trip 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.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 April, where tickets cost $1,082 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,739 and $1,480 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 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 OR Tambo 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 14 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$567
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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 $567 for a one-way ticket and $864 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, oneworld, and SkyTeam 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, Qatar Airways or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Johannesburg are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,237 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $954 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

Reviews of the 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.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3607 reviews
7.9Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.3Food
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Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

2.0 MediocreJeyi, Jul 2025PHL - DOH
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Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

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.

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

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

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

They’ve lost my bag and I have no way of really getting in touch with anyone and have received no updates.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

The entertainment selection was ok, but overall not bad! The crew was great.

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

The screen didn’t work and I didn’t get the seat upgrade I paid $300 for. They were no help with that,

Paid $180 for seat selection, and selection essnt honored. Have to call for a refund.

I paid for business class…. And was counting on the usual packet of toilettes to be provided. They were not because not enough were brought on the plane so they could t give to some and not all. So no tooth brush nor eye cover. Then NO coffee since there was no hot water. The lay I er too short because of delays and my luggage didn’t make the next flight!! It is now a day later and I am awaiting to hear if my bag has arrived. Very inconvenient!. I suppose I need to be glad that I spend over $4000 since I doubt those in coach or premium economy even made that next flight..Heathrow is the worst.

The crew could not have been more helpful, my meal was excellent, I slept peacefully until right before landing, and the BA lounge was a godsend. The only negative I encountered was the coffee both on the plane and in the lounge. Not to my taste but that’s a personal preference.

Ok we did get an upgrade and the flight was delayed 45 minutes BUT without any bias. The crew were excellent, friendly, efficient and verging on exuberant, they all were so happy to do their jobs. Food excellent and the new safety video is fun to watch.

Easy and quick check in, clean and nice seats. Overall excellent experience.

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