Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa from £520

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Turkish Airlines Logo
00:25 - 10:35
JFK
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JNB
28h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 18:00
JNB
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JFK
30h 00m1 stop
£880Turkish Airlines
Tue, 31 Mar - Mon, 13 Apr
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20:55 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 19:55
JNB
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JFK
26h 55m2 stops
£882Ethiopian Air
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
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20:55 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 18:55
JNB
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JFK
39h 45m3 stops
£902Ethiopian Air
Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
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20:55 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m2 stops
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23:00 - 18:55
JNB
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JFK
26h 55m2 stops
£903Ethiopian Air
Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
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20:55 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 18:55
JNB
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JFK
26h 55m2 stops
£909Ethiopian Air
Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
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19:55 - 10:35
JFK
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JNB
32h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 18:00
JNB
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JFK
30h 00m1 stop
£910Turkish Airlines
Fri, 3 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:55 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
24h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 19:55
JNB
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JFK
26h 55m2 stops
£915Ethiopian Air
Wed, 11 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar
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15:55 - 08:40
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JNB
33h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
03:10 - 08:00
JNB
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JFK
35h 50m2 stops
£917Qatar Airways
Fri, 30 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
Delta Logo
10:20 - 21:55
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CPT
28h 35m2 stops
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21:30 - 11:15
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JFK
20h 45m1 stop
£1,042Delta
Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
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17:25 - 19:15
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18h 50m1 stop
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21:30 - 18:30
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28h 00m1 stop
£1,045Delta
Wed, 31 Dec - Sun, 18 Jan

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

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Turkish Airlines
31 Mar
JFK00:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
13 Apr
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 00m
1 stop
JFK18:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
3 Apr
JFK19:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
13 Apr
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 00m
1 stop
JFK18:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
13 Jan
JFK12:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
30 Jan
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
36h 10m
1 stop
JFK22:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

Ethiopian Air flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
1 Mar
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
8 Mar
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
2 stops
JFK19:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
Ethiopian Air
14 Jan
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
21 Jan
JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 45m
3 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
Ethiopian Air
12 Feb
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
22 Feb
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
2 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 31/3

00:25-10:35

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

18:00-18:00

1 stop30h 00m

£880

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

£882

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/1

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

10:10-18:55

3 stops39h 45m

£902

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£903

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/1

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

23:00-18:55

2 stops26h 55m

£909

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/4

19:55-10:35

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

18:00-18:00

1 stop30h 00m

£910

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

20:55-03:55

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

23:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

£915

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/1

15:55-08:40

2 stops33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

03:10-08:00

2 stops35h 50m

£917

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

10:20-21:55

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

21:30-11:15

1 stop20h 45m

£1,042

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

17:25-19:15

1 stop18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

21:30-18:30

1 stop28h 00m

£1,045

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £791. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of October, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £822.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to South Africa. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £908. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa for around £1,294.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to South Africa is in the morning. Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa during this time can be as low as £955. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around £1,253.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around £944 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as £695 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

22h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa takes 22h 15m
There are no direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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