Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa from £416

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15:45 - 08:20JFK-JNB
34h 35m1 stop
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09:50 - 09:00JNB-JFK
29h 10m1 stop
£699Etihad Airways
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Thu, 28 Aug - Mon, 15 Sep
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14:25 - 08:20JFK-JNB
34h 55m1 stop
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09:50 - 08:40JNB-JFK
29h 50m1 stop
£702Etihad Airways
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Mon, 17 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
18:20 - 22:00JFK-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
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12:30 - 15:55CPT-JFK
34h 25m1 stop
£704Norse Atlantic UK
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Sat, 11 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Brussels Airlines Logo
18:10 - 08:35JFK-JNB
32h 25m2 stops
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19:00 - 13:00JNB-JFK
24h 00m2 stops
£708Brussels Airlines
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Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
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18:20 - 20:55JFK-CPT
20h 35m1 stop
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12:30 - 15:55CPT-JFK
34h 25m1 stop
£712Norse Atlantic UK
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Fri, 10 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
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18:05 - 10:00JFK-CPT
32h 55m1 stop
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 - 15:55CPT-JFK
34h 25m1 stop
£715Norse Atlantic UK
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Fri, 28 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:45 - 11:50JFK-CPT
23h 05m1 stop
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16:35 - 10:55CPT-JFK
24h 20m1 stop
£766Turkish Airlines
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British Airways Logo
20:05 - 12:10JFK-CPT
33h 05m1 stop
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22:00 - 14:20CPT-JFK
23h 20m1 stop
£767British Airways
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Mon, 5 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:45 - 11:50JFK-CPT
23h 05m1 stop
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16:35 - 22:40CPT-JFK
36h 05m1 stop
£789Turkish Airlines
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20:40 - 10:20JFK-CPT
30h 40m1 stop
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22:00 - 14:20CPT-JFK
23h 20m1 stop
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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
29 Sept
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
JNB05:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
6 Oct
JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 30m
2 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
Emirates
7 Jan
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
48h 15m
2 stops
JNB05:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
21 Jan
JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 50m
1 stop
JFK08:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
Emirates
7 Jan
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
48h 15m
2 stops
JNB05:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
16 Feb
JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 50m
1 stop
JFK08:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

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

Our best Qatar Airways deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa flight tickets
Qatar Airways
27 Aug
JFK01:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
15 Sept
JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 45m
1 stop
JFK15:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
Qatar Airways
27 Aug
JFK01:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
15 Sept
JNB13:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
JFK15:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
Qatar Airways
31 Aug
JFK01:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 15m
1 stop
JNB09:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
8 Sept
JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 34m
2 stops
JFK18:59New York John F Kennedy Intl

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New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/8

15:45-08:20

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

09:50-09:00

1 stop29h 10m

£699

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/11

14:25-08:20

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

09:50-08:40

1 stop29h 50m

£702

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/10

18:20-22:00

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

12:30-15:55

1 stop34h 25m

£704

New YorkJohannesburg

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/9

18:10-08:35

2 stops32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

19:00-13:00

2 stops24h 00m

£708

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/10

18:20-20:55

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

12:30-15:55

1 stop34h 25m

£712

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

18:05-10:00

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

12:30-15:55

1 stop34h 25m

£715

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/8

06:45-11:50

1 stop23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/9

16:35-10:55

1 stop24h 20m

£766

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/1

20:05-12:10

1 stop33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

22:00-14:20

1 stop23h 20m

£767

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/8

06:45-11:50

1 stop23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

16:35-22:40

1 stop36h 05m

£789

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/1

20:40-10:20

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

22:00-14:20

1 stop23h 20m

£795

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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, April 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 £818. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of April, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £824.

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 £918. 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 £1,309.

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 £966. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around £1,267.

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 £956 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 £761 on momondo.

Cheap New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa

Best price found

£416

Fastest flight time

19h 20m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is £416. The best return flight deal from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £699.
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa takes 19h 20m
There are no direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Africa?

    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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Can I find flights from New York to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Africa from New York with this policy.

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