South Africa

$481+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to South Africa

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JFK — JNB
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 1/275:25 amJNB - JFK
1 stop32h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/10$1,149
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Mon 12/291:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 1/251:35 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,250
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Wed 12/249:50 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/147:35 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,341
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Mon 12/2910:00 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/219:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,343
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Tue 12/301:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 1/161:35 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,352
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Wed 12/311:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 1/161:35 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,354
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Tue 12/301:45 pmJFK - DUR
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/271:15 pmDUR - JFK
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,368
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Wed 12/249:50 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop29h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3010:00 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,368
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Wed 12/318:05 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 3/316:50 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,389
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Tue 12/301:45 pmJFK - DUR
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/288:25 pmDUR - JFK
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,420
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Wed 12/311:45 pmJFK - DUR
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/287:25 pmDUR - JFK
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,423
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Thu 12/259:50 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop29h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1910:00 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop22h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,441

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$998
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$481
(Gurufare)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,592
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($159 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

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New YorkDurban

JFK - DUR

JFKDUR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/9

1:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops41h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 3/23

4:00 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,065

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/17

10:10 pm-3:55 am

2 stops23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

11:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,108

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/18

9:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/24

11:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,199

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/18

9:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

11:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,240

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/23

8:55 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

10:55 am-6:55 pm

3 stops39h 00m

$1,312

New YorkPort Elizabeth

JFK - PLZ

JFKPLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

4:05 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops44h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 5/19

3:25 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$1,320

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/25

10:20 pm-5:35 am

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

10:05 am-8:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

$1,353

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/24

10:20 pm-5:35 am

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

10:20 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$1,353

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/25

10:20 pm-5:35 am

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/24

10:20 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$1,353

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - HLA

JFKHLA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

11:20 am-8:25 am

2 stops39h 05m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 3/16

6:30 am-9:00 am

3 stops32h 30m

$1,355

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa (average of $493). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and American Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa?

    For as low as $1,108, Turkish Airlines can have you in South Africa from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 23h 45m. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and South Africa is about 7967 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $507. However, be on the lookout for offers from Egyptair and RwandAir, as they are both options that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa?

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa (average of $493). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$490Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$815Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$826Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$945Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$979Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,053Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,198Average$1,608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$1,273Average$2,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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