How long does it take to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Cape Town or Johannesburg, and flying into New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, then you can expect flight times to average 21h 50m and 25h 35m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl

What airlines fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Kenya Airways, Delta and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from South Africa according to our data. Kenya Airways is the first choice among our users, with 60% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Prices for flights from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:50 am - 9:00 amJNB-JFK

29h 10m1 stop

3:45 pm - 8:20 amJFK-JNB

34h 35m1 stop

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Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 30

JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 15m

1 stop

JFK11:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Dec 2

JFK8:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 45m

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JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

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Oct 14

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 50m

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JFK10:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Oct 28

JFK1:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 30m

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Oct 14

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 50m

1 stop

JFK10:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Oct 28

JFK1:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 30m

1 stop

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Mar 11

DUR3:20 pmDurban King Shaka Intl

55h 20m

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JFK4:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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JFK6:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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Mar 11

DUR3:20 pmDurban King Shaka Intl

55h 20m

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1:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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10:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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9:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop28h 10m

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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10:00 pm-12:15 pm

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8:59 pm-8:40 am

2 stops28h 41m

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lun. 10/20

6:25 pm-1:29 pm

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4:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop22h 10m

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Durban King Shaka Intl

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10:55 am-3:45 pm

2 stops35h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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5:45 pm-10:20 am

2 stops33h 35m

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DUR - JFK

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Durban King Shaka Intl

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7:10 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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10:20 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops35h 50m

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DUR - JFK

DURJFK

Durban King Shaka Intl

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7:10 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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10:20 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops35h 50m

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

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from South Africa, with most prices found around $844. If you don’t want to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in May, then you should wait until September to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $846.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $875. The most expensive day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,176.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the morning for as low as $806. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,380.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for around $906 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from South Africa for as low as $864 on momondo.

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How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $653	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 281 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
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What is the cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $875. The most expensive day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,176.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl

What airlines fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

How long does it take to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Cape Town or Johannesburg, and flying into New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, then you can expect flight times to average 21h 50m and 25h 35m, respectively.

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