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Cheap flights from South Africa to New York from $495

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American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 7:20 pm
JNB
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JFK
29h 55m2 stops
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7:20 pm - 7:00 am
JFK
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JNB
29h 40m1 stop
$800American Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, May 23
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 2:20 pm
JNB
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JFK
23h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
9:35 pm - 7:35 am
JFK
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JNB
27h 00m1 stop
$804British Airways
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
British Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 11:20 am
JNB
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JFK
22h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:20 pm - 7:35 am
JFK
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JNB
25h 15m1 stop
$805British Airways
Wed, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 17
Kenya Airways Logo
5:25 am - 6:35 am
JNB
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JFK
32h 10m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 3:50 pm
JFK
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JNB
20h 05m1 stop
$810Kenya Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 8:20 am
JNB
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JFK
29h 30m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:40 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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JNB
27h 40m1 stop
$811Etihad Airways
Sat, Feb 14 - Thu, Apr 30
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 6:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:40 pm
JFK
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CPT
41h 55m2 stops
$905Kenya Airways
Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Mar 27
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 2:19 pm
CPT
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JFK
23h 49m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pm
JFK
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CPT
30h 15m1 stop
$935Delta
Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 11:15 am
CPT
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JFK
20h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:40 pm - 7:15 pm
JFK
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CPT
19h 35m1 stop
$936Delta
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 16
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8:45 am - 6:55 pm
PZB
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JFK
40h 10m3 stops
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11:20 am - 7:20 pm
JFK
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PZB
26h 00m2 stops
$1,280Emirates
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17
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8:45 am - 8:50 am
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JFK
30h 05m2 stops
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10:20 pm - 7:20 pm
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39h 00m3 stops
$1,283Emirates
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Our best Etihad Airways deals on South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Feb 14
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 30m
1 stop
JFK8:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Apr 30
JFK10:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 40m
1 stop
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$811
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Etihad Airways
Dec 28
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m
1 stop
JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Jan 10
JFK6:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
42h 35m
2 stops
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,871
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Delta flights from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Our best Delta deals on South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight tickets
Delta
Jan 15
JNB9:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 15m
1 stop
JFK7:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 28
JFK5:37 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 13m
2 stops
JNB8:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$838
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Delta
Jan 15
JNB9:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 52m
2 stops
JFK10:22 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 28
JFK5:37 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 13m
2 stops
JNB8:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$843
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Delta
Mar 3
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 25m
1 stop
JFK1:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Mar 31
JFK6:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$848
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.
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JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/24

7:25 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops29h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/23

7:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 40m

$800

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/15

10:00 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop23h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/18

9:35 pm-7:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$804

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/14

7:35 pm-11:20 am

1 stop22h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/17

11:20 pm-7:35 am

1 stop25h 15m

$805

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

5:25 am-6:35 am

1 stop32h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/9

1:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$810

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/14

9:50 am-8:20 am

1 stop29h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/30

10:40 pm-8:20 am

1 stop27h 40m

$811

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/19

2:25 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/27

1:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$905

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

9:30 pm-2:19 pm

1 stop23h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$935

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/19

9:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop20h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/16

4:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$936

PietermaritzburgNew York

PZB - JFK

PZBJFK

Pietermaritzburg

Fri 3/13

8:45 am-6:55 pm

3 stops40h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/17

11:20 am-7:20 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,280

PietermaritzburgNew York

PZB - JFK

PZBJFK

Pietermaritzburg

Fri 3/13

8:45 am-8:50 am

2 stops30h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/17

10:20 pm-7:20 pm

3 stops39h 00m

$1,283

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

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from South Africa, with most prices found around $835. If you don’t want to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in September, then you should wait until May to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $840.

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 $898 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 $842 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 26% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time

20h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 20h 45m
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    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.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $699Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,340 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $785Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,016 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $787Free CancellationRating
6.8
286 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $789Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,436 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $817Free CancellationRating
7.5
677 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $962Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,698 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,005Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,447 reviews
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