Planning a trip from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to South Africa? This guide provides essential information to help you find the best flights, understand your options, and book with confidence. Whether you're looking for the most affordable fares or the most convenient schedules, we've got you covered.
Airlines and Flight Options
Several airlines offer flights from New York John F. Kennedy (JFK) to various destinations in South Africa. Here are some of the airlines to consider:
- Emirates: Find all flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy to South Africa on emirates.com.
- American Airlines: Offers popular flights from New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB).
- South African Airways: Travelocity offers some of the lowest fares on South African Airways flights from John F. Kennedy Intl.
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Flight Schedules and Duration
Flight schedules between New York John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Johannesburg (JNB) vary. Here are a few examples of outbound flights:
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- Flight 1:
- Departure: 10:40 local time from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Flight Number: 204, Operated by EK
- Total Flight Duration: 22 Hours 55 minutes
- Aircraft Type: Airbus 380
- Arrival: 16:35 local time to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) +1 day
- Flight 2:
- Departure: 23:00 local time from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Flight Number: 202, Operated by EK
- Total Flight Duration: 23 Hours 35 minutes
- Aircraft Type: Airbus 380
- Arrival: 05:35 local time to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) +2 days
- Flight 3:
- Departure: 22:20 local time from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Flight Number: 206, Operated by EK
- Total Flight Duration: 29 Hours 05 minutes
- Aircraft Type: Airbus 380
- Arrival: 10:25 local time to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) +3 days
Here are a few examples of inbound flights:
- Flight 1:
- Departure: 10:25 local time from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
- Flight Number: 768, Operated by EK
- Total Flight Duration: 28 Hours 50 minutes
- Aircraft Type: Boeing 777
- Arrival: 08:15 local time to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) +1 day
- Flight 2:
- Departure: 13:25 local time from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
- Flight Number: 762, Operated by EK
- Total Flight Duration: 25 Hours 50 minutes
- Aircraft Type: Boeing 777
- Arrival: 08:15 local time to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) +1 day
- Flight 3:
- Departure: 18:50 local time from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
- Flight Number: 764, Operated by EK
- Total Flight Duration: 26 Hours 05 minutes
- Aircraft Type: Airbus 380
- Arrival: 13:55 local time to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) +1 day
Sample Flight Fares (American Airlines)
Here are some example fares for flights from New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB) with American Airlines. Note that fares are subject to change and were updated 10 hours ago.
| Departure Date | Return Date | Fare (from) |
|---|---|---|
| 01/15/26 | 01/22/26 | $1,298 |
| 01/19/26 | 01/26/26 | $1,298 |
| 01/21/26 | 01/28/26 | $1,298 |
| 01/22/26 | 01/29/26 | $1,298 |
Some fares listed may include one or more connections that are Basic Economy, which class is subject to additional terms and conditions.
Booking Tips and Guarantees
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Additional Information
- Free Wi-Fi at JFK: JFK Airport features free Wi-Fi.
- Check-in Time: Many airports recommend checking in a minimum of three hours ahead of your international flight.
- Airline Codes: SA is the IATA code of South African Airways.
- Airport Codes: JFK is the IATA code for John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK).
- Flexible Booking: Travelocity offers flexible booking options so you can find the best price on cheap flights that work within your schedule.
- 24-Hour Cancellation: Add in free 24 hour cancellation on most flights and you’ll be able to book your next trip with confidence.
Destination Guides
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