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Cheap Flights from South Africa to John F Kennedy Intl

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from South Africa to John F Kennedy Intl

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 pm - 7:35 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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1:45 pm - 3:50 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$890Kenya Airways
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
British Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 11:20 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
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8:05 am - 10:25 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
$891British Airways
Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 19
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 pm - 7:35 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 10:55 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$891Kenya Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:15 pm - 3:35 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Logo
3:10 pm - 7:40 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$892Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 8:00 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 05m2 stops Accra Kotoka Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
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10:00 pm - 4:10 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 10m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Accra Kotoka
$892Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 25
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 am - 4:00 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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11:00 pm - 8:20 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$893Etihad Airways
Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 31
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 am - 8:35 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
11:00 pm - 8:20 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$893Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:15 pm - 6:45 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Logo
3:10 pm - 7:40 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$893Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 30
British Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 2:25 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
7:50 am - 9:25 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
$897British Airways
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 8:00 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
65h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 4:10 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 10m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Accra Kotoka
$911Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to John F Kennedy Intl

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What is the cheapest flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to New York John F Kennedy Airport was found on the route from Johannesburg, at $891 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Airport and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $1,020 in the last 5 days.

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

The cheapest month for flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $890 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,068 and $1,063 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is June with an average price of $531.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$552
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 33% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Airport

FAQs - booking New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to New York John F Kennedy Airport was found on the route from Johannesburg, at $891 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Airport and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $1,020 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from central New York?

    There are 14 miles between New York city center and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

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

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    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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 15,571 direct flights from within South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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 3655 reviews
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
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Good service. I wish there was more legroom. The food could be improved with additional options.

8.0 ExcellentRekha, Aug 2026
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Good service. I wish there was more legroom. The food could be improved with additional options.

It was very exlent flight and thanks a lot kayak

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

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.

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

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The seats were very comfortable and spacious. The entertainment was amazing, and so was the food!

First time flying Emirates and business class. What a civilized way to travel, everything was wonderful organized and relaxing. Thank you for providing the best first impression!

Vegetarian food was unpalatable! Definitely need to look into this. The crew were prompt and helpful and the flight as one would want was uneventful. It was a comfortable flight, with new aircraft more legroom and seating space. Would recommend travel with Emirates to others as well.

My flight going to doha had economy seats that had a little more leg room. Coming back the leg room was not there. I'm 6'3" and my knees were against the chair in front of me. I couldn't slide my feet under the chair. The 15 hour flight felt like torture from the lack of sleep I was getting being so uncomfortable. Food and crew were great though.

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.

The crew was fantastic and the over flight was perfect as well.

They shld provide food. Between food they are giving 10 hours gap which is toooo much

After going through security and waiting for the flight at the gate, there was no access to bathrooms and no place to charge a phone while waiting for the flight. But once I was on the plane, everything was very good.

The qatar airways flights were great, the code share with Indigo could have been a lot better. There is no option for web check in, there is not information on the tickets for the INDIGO PNR this caused a problem with security letting us into the airport. The indigo staff did not even want us to line up before they opened the counters. There is not option on the indigo flgith to request special meals.

I like is everything is good seets are little uncomfortable during the long flight ✈️ Doha to us , luggage 🧳 came too late overall very nice thank you for all

Nothing I knew what I was getting into ; no complaints when on string budget

The food was terrible The flight attendance was sloppy and late with everything!! Never again

I didn’t expect American Airlines. I excepted QTAR AIR LINES. From KAYAK we are booking so in the kayak site it showed qathar air lines but operating American Airlines. I don’t like .

Good could be better. Crew is good but not great. Not much snack options for kids. Bathrooms were not cleaned on time

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

Poor boarding with incorrect gate numbers. Poor service they told me to throw away brand new water bottles. Poor immigration officers most likely American who hates Muslims. Poor service in the plane with no Urdu language sign posted anywhere. Horrible seats with no comfort at all they think people traveling in economy are animals. Slow food and water services. Slow baggage arrival.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

Crew was good, boarding mediocre, food choices were limited, seating was not comfortable

Everything was great. Cabin Crew was awesome and very helpful. Thank you so much.

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion just plywood. The seats are so compact that I could not even move at all and I am slim. Just imagine someone else. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far better than this. Do not even travel for free. For a 12 hour flight sitting on a plywood is horrible experience and on top of that the person at checking counter at NY was worst and rude. Plus they charge arms and leg for everything. I think they would also start charging for belts and oxygen also soon. First and last time flying with Ethiad.

Goin to Kenya from JFK was great. I was able to tell I needed help as I can not fly long distances in the economy idea of a middle seat. I became aware on a flight to paris where after the flight for about a month I had a pain in my right leg I feared might be a potential aneurysm + a weak bladder. Coming back at baggage check-in a let the attendant know and she changed me to an aisle, On check-in at the gate they asked if I paid extra for that seat and i said no and I told them what happened the lady downstairs just changed my flight seat and sent me to the gate to wait, the guy then said no the seat is a (I forgot the exact word he used) for sale seat and I said well she did not tell me that downstairs and then he said someone else had this seat and I said she was looking at the same computer screen earlier and I told her my conditionand she changed my seat. He sai come back later ans he'll see what he can do. I came back and he said the plane is filling up fast there was nothing he could do. On the flight there was an open aisle seat that I was able to take (a little earlier than the attendance liked I would admit - but the door was closed and we were about to take off) on. It turns out the seat was not "sold" because the tv screen and control were not working - no sound and no movies - they attendants said they tried to reboot but nothing fixed and it turned out someone knew the condition and just didn't tell me. It's embarrassing to have to tell everyone you see that you have an issue especially at airport gates where it seems everyone's impatient tempers are on full tilt. Beyond this the flight crew were professional and great -food was as good as airplane food can be (I have not yet tried business class to compare) and it was hot too. I will fly Kenyan Air again and recommend to whoever will listen. If you have a policy or mechanism on the Kenyan side I would appreciate knowing ahead of time what my options are. On the JFK side knowing I was a senior and had an issue got better attention. Thank You.

Flight was on time. Crew was amazing, minimal announcement interruptions, clean facilities and spaces.

Flight delay from Nairobi to JFK causing me to miss my connection. While at NBO waiting more than 5 hours for departure, no Kenyan Air representative made any announcement as to why the delay or when a new time would be given.

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

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

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.

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.

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.

Great! Apart from small sitting in one the flight everything else was good

This flight was OK, and about as good as a long-haul economy flight gets. The Good: * I was seated in a row with my family; * There was (just) enough space in the overhead bins for our luggage; * The cabin never got too hot; * The meal and beverage service was decent, and included all-metal cutlery; * The entertainment was good; * The cabin attendants were friendly and helpful. * Immigration control at JFK was a breeze -- all we had to do was get our photos taken, and we were through! Presumably this was because Madrid shared all our information with JFK in advance, but we were out of the airport within about 10 or 15 mins of getting off the plane, which is by far the fastest I have ever got out of JFK! The Bad: * We flew economy, so of course the seats were tiny and it was very cramped; * The seats were also hard -- I had a sore butt by the end, despite using the provided cushion; * The cabin got a bit too cold at one point (although I MUCH prefer this to cabins that are too hot), and Iberia also provided a blanket.

Horrible as a connecting passenger. The airport experience is horrendous in Madrid. Once on the flight everything was fine. Stop selling connecting flights through Madrid with less than 2 hrs transit time!!

Delayed suitcase - terrible service to get my suitcase next day, I was informed it would arrive today in the afternoon (Jun/28). Now, I was informed I may or may not receive it until 3 am (Jun/29).

Flight got cancelled and we did not get an email till the last minute. They rebooked us on British Airways for 6 hours later and did not inform us. We drove all the way to the airport for the AA desk attended to take a while to figure out our flights were cancelled and rebooked. British airway attendants did not show up till 4 hours later! Really poor customer service

Business class lounge for my gate was closed and no email was sent, causing me to walk back and forth to different gates, etc for over 20 minutes one way. Flight entertainment was mediocre with very poor choices especially for business class cabin. Original flight was cancelled and rebooking was difficult and no reason given for cancellation.

Departure was delayed leading to late arrival, 25 min wait for a gate. Basically, missed all our connections & had to be rebooted, which was a very long process.

I was downgraded from business class to economy class with no compensation. American Airlines is absolutely the worst airline for international travel. They treat their business class customers like dogs.

efficient. on time. cabin crew were very professional and very nice to deal with. would definately fly BA again.

Charging for the internet in business is penny wise pound foolish. WIn €20 lose customer goodwill

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