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Cheap Flights from JNB to JFK starting at $398 One Way, $745 Round Trip

Prices starting at $745 for return flights and $398 for one-way flights to John F. Kennedy Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 24
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$745 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$745
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $745 found 4 days ago
Tue, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 26
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$803 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$803
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 18 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Wed, Nov 26, priced at $803 found 5 days ago
Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 24
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$836 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$836
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Mon, Nov 24, priced at $836 found 1 day ago
Sun, Jul 20 - Mon, Aug 11
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$839 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$839
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Jul 20 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Mon, Aug 11, priced at $839 found 1 day ago
Mon, Jul 21 - Sat, Aug 9
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$856 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$856
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Mon, Jul 21 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Sat, Aug 9, priced at $856 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Airport Hotels near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Hampton Inn NY-JFK
Hampton Inn NY-JFK
2.5 out of 5
144-10 135th Avenue, Jamaica, NY
The price is $180 per night from May 28 to May 29
$180
includes taxes & fees
$154 per night
May 28 - May 29
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,768 reviews)
Good airport hotel
"Shuttle was easy, room was a decent size, and Kim in the bar was awesome. Nothing fancy but served its purpose."

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025

Hampton Inn NY-JFK
Quality Inn JFK Airport Rockaway Blvd
Quality Inn JFK Airport Rockaway Blvd
2 out of 5
153-95 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, NY
The price is $168 per night from May 5 to May 6
$168
includes taxes & fees
$143 per night
May 5 - May 6
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
6.2/10 (666 reviews)
Courteous staff even of computer system was down.
"Hotel staff who checked me was very helpful and courteous. Hotel had computer system issues but this lady at the check in counter was very courteous and made everyone comfortable. Once computer system started working she completed all check in and check outs very efficiently. Keep up the good ..."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Quality Inn JFK Airport Rockaway Blvd
DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
3.5 out of 5
135-30 140th Street, Jamaica, NY
The price is $246 per night from May 26 to May 27
$246
includes taxes & fees
$212 per night
May 26 - May 27
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (296 reviews)
"I loved it"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is $283 per night from May 25 to May 26
$283
includes taxes & fees
$243 per night
May 25 - May 26
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,968 reviews)
"Great location and convenience to Grand Central terminal!"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
4 out of 5
145 W 44th St, New York, NY
The price is $233 per night from May 11 to May 12
$233
includes taxes & fees
$200 per night
May 11 - May 12
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,133 reviews)
"Great location in Times Square!"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is $195 per night from May 11 to May 12
$195
includes taxes & fees
$165 per night
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
5.6/10 (4,341 reviews)
"Very confident, easy access, quite and accessible prices."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

New York Hotels With Airport Transportation

LaGuardia Plaza Hotel
LaGuardia Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
104-04 Ditmars Blvd, East Elmhurst, NY
The price is $212 per night from May 7 to May 8
$212
includes taxes & fees
$182 per night
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 4-star hotel in East Elmhurst. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,470 reviews)
"Loved the cosmetics in the bathroom!! I heard the food was great, although I didn’t eat there!"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

LaGuardia Plaza Hotel
Best Western JFK Airport Hotel
Best Western JFK Airport Hotel
2.5 out of 5
14425 153rd Ln, Jamaica, NY
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Resorts World Casino ...
7.4/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Not only was the water from the shower head going in ever direction because it was so gross from lack of cleaning, but there were 2 cockroaches found in the bathroom. The beds were comfortable, but since the bathroom was not clean I would have to question the cleanliness of the beds. I'm just glad ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2021

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Best Western JFK Airport Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport
Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport
3 out of 5
145-11 N Conduit Ave, Jamaica, NY
The price is $235 per night from May 7 to May 8
$235
includes taxes & fees
$202 per night
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff infront & dining service, very helpful, & amiable. Very clean comfortable facility."

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced New York Hotels

Pod 51
Pod 51
3 out of 5
230 E 51st St, New York, NY
The price is $149 per night from May 11 to May 12
$149
includes taxes & fees
$129 per night
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,611 reviews)
"Every thing was good"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Pod 51
Pod 39
Pod 39
3 out of 5
145 East 39th Street, New York, NY
The price is $151 per night from May 11 to May 12
$151
includes taxes & fees
$132 per night
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,309 reviews)
"Everything!"

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2025

Pod 39
Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is $292 per night from May 25 to May 26
$292
includes taxes & fees
$252 per night
May 25 - May 26
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,997 reviews)
Wonderful hotel Great Value
"Awesome location. Beautiful old hotel with impeccably clean rooms. Front desk staff very friendly. We will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025

Hotel St. James
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in New York

The Belvedere Hotel
The Belvedere Hotel
3.5 out of 5
319 W 48th St, New York, NY
The price is $169 per night from May 4 to May 5
$169
includes taxes & fees
$142 per night
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise ...
"perfect location, safe, nice spacious room One of the elevator was broken most of my stay, which made it really busy as the hotel has 16 levels"

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2025

The Belvedere Hotel
TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown
TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown
4.5 out of 5
345 W 35th Street, New York, NY
The price is $176 per night from May 4 to May 5
$176
includes taxes & fees
$150 per night
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,862 reviews)

Families like: Bicycle rentals, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
"It was close to Penn Station and the Subway. Also reasonable in price."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
4 out of 5
1568 Broadway, New York, NY
The price is $190 per night from May 4 to May 5
$190
includes taxes & fees
$163 per night
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,081 reviews)
Highly recommend
"Very Clean and extremely convenient to the theater district. Recommend the corner room with the view. Compact room but excellent view."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

JNB to JFK Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
JNB Address & GPS
Address:
Johannesburg ,
South Africa
IATA Code:
JNB
Longitude:
28.245999
Latitude:
-26.139164
Time Zone:
Africa/Johannesburg
JFK Address & GPS
Address:
JFK Airport
New York NY, 11430
United States
IATA Code:
JFK
Longitude:
-73.78817
Latitude:
40.642335
Time Zone:
America/New_York

Frequently asked questions

Am I able to catch a flight from Johannesburg Airport (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) to New York, NY Airport (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) now?
Go right to our Covid-19 Travel Advisor for the most comprehensive info on travel restrictions and quarantine requirements when catching a flight from Johannesburg Airport (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) to New York, NY Airport (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.).
Are there non-stop flights from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to New York, NY Airport (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)?
With no nonstop flights servicing the route from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to JFK, your best option is to go with an airline that offers just one stopover. Rack up those air miles with Delta, KLM or American Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Johannesburg Airport to JFK Airport?
The journey from Downtown Johannesburg to Cypress Hills is considered a long-haul flight. Indeed, the fastest flight time from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to JFK is a lengthy 20 hours and 11 minutes. Try to catch some shut-eye on the plane to arrive feeling refreshed and prevent jet lag.
How many hours flight from JNB to JFK?
Don’t feel nervous about the 20 hours and 15 minutes that you’ll be airborne between Johannesburg Airport (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) and JFK. It may be a lengthy journey, but a few movies, a thrilling novel and a good rest will help pass the time.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I cancel my flight to New York, NY Airport (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)?
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it’s good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans to New York, NY Airport (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you’ll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
Are there flights to New York, NY Airport (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) with flexible change policies?
In most cases you’ll have the option to reschedule your flight to New York, NY Airport (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the “no change fees” filter and book with confidence.
What airlines have the most flights from Johannesburg Airport to JFK Airport?
At the moment, no airlines operate direct flights from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to JFK. But don’t panic! There are numerous single or multi-stop options available.

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