Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa from £359

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Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 08:10
JFK
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JNB
28h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:45 - 08:35
JNB
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JFK
28h 50m
1 stop
£675Etihad Airways
Mon, 6 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
22:10 - 08:10
JFK
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JNB
28h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:45 - 08:35
JNB
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JFK
28h 50m
1 stop
£678Etihad Airways
Mon, 30 Mar - Fri, 17 Apr
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 15:50
JFK
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 07:35
JNB
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JFK
25h 25m
1 stop
£680Kenya Airways
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 - 10:30
JFK
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JNB
39h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 22:30
JNB
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JFK
34h 30m
1 stop
£689Turkish Airlines
Sun, 10 May - Wed, 22 Jul
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 - 10:30
JFK
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JNB
39h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 10:55
JNB
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JFK
23h 05m
1 stop
£719Turkish Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 03:55
JFK
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JNB
23h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 20:00
JNB
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JFK
27h 10m
2 stops
£725Ethiopian Air
Mon, 6 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
22:10 - 08:15
JFK
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JNB
28h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:45 - 08:35
JNB
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JFK
28h 50m
1 stop
£739Etihad Airways
Mon, 30 Mar - Sat, 25 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 13:00
JFK
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CPT
33h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 20:00
CPT
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JFK
58h 35m
2 stops
£856Ethiopian Air
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 13:35
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 07:35
CPT
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JFK
41h 10m
2 stops
£868Multiple Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 1 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 13:35
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 07:35
CPT
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JFK
41h 10m
2 stops
£887Multiple Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

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

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Ethiopian Air
6 Apr
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 55m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
24 Apr
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£725
Ethiopian Air
24 Mar
JFK22:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 45m
2 stops
JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
28 Apr
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£736
Ethiopian Air
30 Mar
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 05m
2 stops
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
17 Apr
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£816

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

Our best Emirates deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa flight tickets
Emirates
30 Mar
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
17 Apr
JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m
2 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£945
Emirates
6 Apr
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 55m
1 stop
JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
24 Apr
JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
62h 50m
2 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£959
Emirates
22 Mar
JFK23:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 30m
2 stops
JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
30 Mar
JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 20m
1 stop
JFK08:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,016

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/4

21:30-08:10

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

09:45-08:35

1 stop28h 50m

£675

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 30/3

22:10-08:10

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

09:45-08:35

1 stop28h 50m

£678
Fastest return journey

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/4

13:45-15:50

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

12:10-07:35

1 stop25h 25m

£680

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/5

12:50-10:30

1 stop39h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

18:00-22:30

1 stop34h 30m

£689

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/8

12:50-10:30

1 stop39h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

17:50-10:55

1 stop23h 05m

£719

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/4

22:00-03:55

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops27h 10m

£725

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 30/3

22:10-08:15

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

09:45-08:35

1 stop28h 50m

£739

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/4

22:00-13:00

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

15:25-20:00

2 stops58h 35m

£856

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/4

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

20:25-07:35

2 stops41h 10m

£868

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

20:25-07:35

2 stops41h 10m

£887

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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 £794. 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 £812.

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 £940 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 £665 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time

27h 55m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa takes 27h 55m
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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    Prices for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • 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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