Cheap flights from JNB to JFK (O.R. Tambo Intl. to John F. Kennedy Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from JNB to JFK starting at $508 One Way, $769 Round Trip

Prices starting at $769 for return flights and $508 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.

Tue, May 5 - Mon, Jun 8
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$769 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$769
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $769 found 4 days ago
Sun, Feb 8 - Tue, Mar 24
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$782 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$782
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Tue, Mar 24, priced at $782 found 2 days ago
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 25
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$802 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$802
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Wed, Feb 25, priced at $802 found 7 hours ago
Tue, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 23
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$824 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$824
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, Feb 10 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Mon, Feb 23, priced at $824 found 12 hours ago
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 25
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$835 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$835
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Wed, Feb 25, priced at $835 found 7 hours 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
$166 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$194 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,141 reviews)
Staff friendly

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Hampton Inn NY-JFK
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
$188 nightly
The price is $219 total per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$219 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,329 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK Airport

3 out of 5
14818 134th St Jamaica NY
$163 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$191 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (434 reviews)
Very Nice and clean close to airport

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Queens/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

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
$186 nightly
The price is $217 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$217 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.2/10 Good! (6,492 reviews)
Good location walking distance to great restaurants nice staff.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

4 out of 5
8 Stone St New York NY
$103 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$121 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,213 reviews)
Hotel was overall great. Staff was great, we requested for our room to be service everyday and never missed a beat! Always well and clean. Thank you!

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

4 out of 5
145 W 44th St New York NY
$155 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$181 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (6,487 reviews)
Great staff great hotel bathroom needs updates other than that great hotel in nyc

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Millennium Hotel Broadway 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.

New York Hotels With Airport Transportation

DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport

4 out of 5
104-04 Ditmars Blvd East Elmhurst NY
$171 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$200 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in East Elmhurst. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,539 reviews)
The room was clean, except for a peculiar odor coming from the rug. The shower pressure was just right, unlike our usual experience with weak water flow elsewhere. The staff was incredibly helpful, and the place was clean and conveniently located with ample parking in the parking garage. Love the ...

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport
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 ...
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
$179 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$209 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,232 reviews)
Pleasant stay.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

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
$103 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$118 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,988 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Pod 51
Pod 39

Pod 39

3 out of 5
145 East 39th Street New York NY
$103 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$118 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,617 reviews)
Room cleaned daily, staff always pleasant. My only issue is the forced resort fee. It’s not a resort…..

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Pod 39
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST. New York NY
$131 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$154 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
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! (6,824 reviews)
Older hotel but very clean and a half block from Time Square.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

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
$130 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$154 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,042 reviews)
Clean and great deal. Stayed here many times. However, the toilet was broken and heater was banging like someone hitting it with a pipe. Biggest problem: there has been a long delay in fixing elevators that will cause people to not re-book. Not only has one elevator been broken for the last year, ...

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

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
$142 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$166 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,022 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Staff were very helpful, very convenient location. The showers were a little dirty like they hadn’t been wiped down but that’s all. Beds were comfortable and they even upgraded our room for us to a family suit. Overall was a good stay

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

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
$154 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$180 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
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 breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,247 reviews)
Gorgeous view, amazing staff, clean rooms

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Johannesburg Airport to JFK?
You'll have to switch planes if you're wanting to fly from Johannesburg Airport to JFK. Various airlines service this route with just one stopover, including British Airways, Air France and Delta Air Lines.
What is the shortest flight from Johannesburg Airport to JFK Airport?
It takes a while to fly between Johannesburg and New York — 20 hours and 59 minutes at least. But all that time stuck in the cabin doesn't need to be a strain. Be prepared and get on the plane with the essentials like some toiletries and a pillow.
How many hours flight from Johannesburg Airport to JFK Airport?
From the time you leave Johannesburg Airport to the moment the plane skids to a halt in John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), you will have been in the air for roughly 21 hours and 3 minutes. Sail through this long-haul flight by bringing all the essentials such as a neck pillow, earplugs and a pullover.
What airlines have the most flights from Johannesburg Airport to JFK Airport?
For now, you can't fly direct from Johannesburg to New York. However, you will find flights with one or more stops. Look on the bright side — use the break to stretch your legs or do a little souvenir shopping!

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