Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from C$ 832

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — JNB
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,523

One-way from

C$ 832

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 2,040
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/9-21/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
26/8
  • 26/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • New York to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 188 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 84 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo

Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 July 2025.

Fri 12/910:55 a.m.JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 21/910:50 p.m.JNB - JFK
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/7C$ 1,523
Sun 24/81:45 p.m.JFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Sun 28/95:00 p.m.JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,530
Sat 13/912:35 a.m.JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 30/95:50 p.m.JNB - JFK
1 stop34h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,535
Sun 24/812:30 a.m.JFK - JNB
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/95:00 p.m.JNB - JFK
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,548
Sun 26/1012:20 a.m.JFK - JNB
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 20/13:05 p.m.JNB - JFK
2 stops28h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/7C$ 1,550
Wed 27/81:20 a.m.JFK - JNB
1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 15/98:25 p.m.JNB - JFK
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/7C$ 1,702

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/9

10:55 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

10:50 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

2 stops27h 10m

C$ 1,523

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 24/8

1:45 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

5:00 p.m.-7:35 a.m.

1 stop20h 35m

C$ 1,530

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 13/9

12:35 a.m.-10:35 a.m.

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

5:50 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop34h 50m

C$ 1,535

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 24/8

12:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

5:00 p.m.-7:35 a.m.

1 stop20h 35m

C$ 1,548

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/10

12:20 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

3:05 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

2 stops28h 30m

C$ 1,550

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/8

1:20 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

8:25 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop24h 45m

C$ 1,702

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 26/8

6:20 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

3 stops39h 50m

C$ 832

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/8

1:20 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop32h 50m

C$ 920

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 20/9

10:40 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop27h 40m

C$ 1,073

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 29/9

10:00 p.m.-3:55 a.m.

2 stops23h 55m

C$ 1,116

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 989). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,393). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,278.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 40m.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 31 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Delta, andCathay Pacific from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
8.0
Very good

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 1,523 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at C$ 1,530 and C$ 1,535 round-trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 12% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 920. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 989). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,393). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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