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R6 982 Find Cheap Flights to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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Recent return flight deals to John F Kennedy Intl

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to John F Kennedy Intl.
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10:00 - 9:40JNB-JFK
29h 40m1 stop
23:00 - 8:35JFK-JNB
27h 35m1 stop
R13 412Etihad Airways
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Wed, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 17
9:55 - 9:40JNB-JFK
29h 45m1 stop
15:30 - 8:35JFK-JNB
35h 05m1 stop
R13 504Etihad Airways
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Mon, Mar 17 - Mon, Mar 31
1:15 - 7:35JNB-JFK
36h 20m1 stop
13:45 - 0:15JFK-JNB
28h 30m1 stop
R14 241Kenya Airways
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Sun, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 31
1:15 - 7:35JNB-JFK
36h 20m1 stop
13:45 - 15:50JFK-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
R14 296Kenya Airways
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Wed, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 26
18:55 - 12:45JNB-JFK
23h 50m1 stop
21:30 - 10:15JFK-JNB
30h 45m1 stop
R15 438Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Jun 13 - Tue, Jul 1
18:55 - 22:56JNB-JFK
34h 01m2 stops
21:30 - 10:15JFK-JNB
30h 45m1 stop
R15 659Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Jun 13 - Tue, Jul 1
21:15 - 17:35JNB-JFK
26h 20m1 stop
7:50 - 9:25JFK-JNB
19h 35m1 stop
R17 999British Airways
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Sun, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 8
21:15 - 22:30JNB-JFK
31h 15m1 stop
7:50 - 9:25JFK-JNB
19h 35m1 stop
R18 017British Airways
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 26
13:40 - 18:55CPT-JFK
36h 15m2 stops
22:20 - 11:40JFK-CPT
31h 20m2 stops
R19 786Emirates
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Mon, Mar 3 - Thu, Mar 13
13:40 - 18:55CPT-JFK
36h 15m2 stops
22:20 - 16:45JFK-CPT
36h 25m2 stops
R21 002Emirates
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Sun, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 19

Flights to John F Kennedy Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to New York?

The average price of all round-trip flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New York is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R15 898. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are R16 779 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly 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 flights 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 to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost R14 849 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R19 620 and R18 570 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R17 446.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The average price for all round-trip flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost R14 902 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R20 848.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 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, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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January

High season

June

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R6 982
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

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

    The city centre of New York is 22 km from New York.

  • 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.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket 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 is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 return 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.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to New York John F Kennedy Airport

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest New York John F Kennedy Airport flight deals.

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South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +85 more

ANA, ASKY, +86 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +82 more

ANA, ASKY, +83 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +84 more

ANA, ASKY, +85 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +86 more

ANA, ASKY, +87 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +81 more

ANA, ASKY, +82 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +88 more

ANA, ASKY, +89 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +85 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +86 more

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New York John F Kennedy Intl to South Africa

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +85 more

ANA, ASKY, +86 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +82 more

ANA, ASKY, +83 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +84 more

ANA, ASKY, +85 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +86 more

ANA, ASKY, +87 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +81 more

ANA, ASKY, +82 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +88 more

ANA, ASKY, +89 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +85 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +86 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to John F Kennedy Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to New York. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3289 reviews
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
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Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

10,0 ExcellentAna, Jan 2025BOG - MIA
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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!

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

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?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

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

Excellent staff! Flights were delayed due to technical issues after everyone was boarded and we sat in the flight for almost 2 hours before taking off. Not enough vegetarian food was available despite pre-ordering. The staff did an exceptional job dealing with both the problems neither of their making.

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

My only complaint is that the pocket in front of me was ripped and my things, like iPad and airline magazines, kept slipping to the floor.

Flight delayed yet again. Crew apathetic and unhelpful re affect on connecting flight.

I think Virgin is one of the best flying experiences, especially from/to the UK. The staff are so helpful and fun, the food is good, seats comfortable, goof entertainment and great value. Check in and boarding is pretty pain free. I also find that the other passengers are generally so kind and considerate than when I've flown other airlines.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

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.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

Less than average, low level of shared required information needed during the transfer from airport to another, also the used team during boarding In Indianapolis station is Not Professional

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

Flight got diverted because of an emergency and the crew were fantastic and probably saved that passenger’s life. While in emergency landing some measures could have been taken to prevent additional delays. In general not great experience with BA. I used to fly BA years ago all the time, very disappointed by the whole experience, seats were tight, bathrooms tight.

Business class area too small and chair and equipment not comfortable .

Lost my luggage in London Was double charged for luggage

Boarding could have been better organized. The one member of staff disappeared for a while so boarding by group relied on honesty.

I never made this flight but the staff helped to get me rebooked (see previous review)

No land services during boarding, specially while moving from terminal to another

Even the carry-ons were not allowed and upon getting down, we had the wait for the longest time for the baggage to put on the jet aisle. We had a short connection which British Airways kept changing and made out entire experience poor. I would never fly BA again.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/3Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
29h 40mJNB-JFK
17/3Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
27h 35mJFK-JNB
R13 412
17/3Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
29h 45mJNB-JFK
31/3Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
35h 05mJFK-JNB
R13 504
16/3Sun
1 stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
31/3Mon
1 stopKenya Airways
28h 30mJFK-JNB
R14 241
16/4Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
26/4Sat
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 05mJFK-JNB
R14 296
13/6Fri
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
23h 50mJNB-JFK
1/7Tue
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
30h 45mJFK-JNB
R15 438
13/6Fri
2 stopsVirgin Atlantic
34h 01mJNB-JFK
1/7Tue
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
30h 45mJFK-JNB
R15 659
30/3Sun
1 stopBritish Airways
26h 20mJNB-JFK
8/4Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
19h 35mJFK-JNB
R17 999
12/8Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
31h 15mJNB-JFK
26/8Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
19h 35mJFK-JNB
R18 017
3/3Mon
2 stopsEmirates
36h 15mCPT-JFK
13/3Thu
2 stopsEmirates
31h 20mJFK-CPT
R19 786
2/3Sun
2 stopsEmirates
36h 15mCPT-JFK
19/3Wed
2 stopsEmirates
36h 25mJFK-CPT
R21 002

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
26/3Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
29h 40mJNB-JFK
R6 982
14/5Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
29h 15mJNB-JFK
R7 001
18/3Tue
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 35mJNB-JFK
R8 732
26/4Sat
1 stopKenya Airways
36h 20mJNB-JFK
R8 751
7/3Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
32h 40mJNB-JFK
R8 917
7/3Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 40mJNB-JFK
R9 064
20/3Thu
2 stopsEmirates
35h 30mJNB-JFK
R12 933
21/3Fri
2 stopsEmirates
30h 05mJNB-JFK
R13 062
17/8Sun
2 stopsBritish Airways
27h 25mJNB-JFK
R15 862
9/4Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
27h 15mCPT-JFK
R66 819

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Last minute flights to John F Kennedy Intl

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to New York that are departing in the next 10 days.
23/2Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 55mJNB-JFK
11/3Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 00mJFK-JNB
R15 125
23/2Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 55mJNB-JFK
11/3Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 00mJFK-JNB
R15 254
24/2Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
25h 25mJNB-JFK
1/3Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
38h 10mJFK-JNB
R18 938
20/2Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
26h 20mCPT-JFK
20/3Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
33h 05mJFK-CPT
R19 436
20/2Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
20h 35mJNB-JFK
28/2Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
19h 15mJFK-JNB
R19 952
20/2Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
28h 30mCPT-JFK
21/3Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
21h 05mJFK-CPT
R19 970
23/2Sun
multi-stopEmirates
51h 35mJNB-JFK
2/3Sun
multi-stopEmirates
29h 05mJFK-JNB
R21 444
21/2Fri
multi-stopEmirates
31h 30mJNB-JFK
15/3Sat
multi-stopEmirates
36h 15mJFK-JNB
R22 973
21/2Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
30h 10mJNB-JFK
14/3Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 50mJFK-JNB
R24 963
23/2Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 00mJNB-JFK
5/3Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 55mJFK-JNB
R25 939

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