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 $524 One Way, $796 Round Trip

Prices starting at $796 for return flights and $524 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, Apr 14 - Wed, Sep 2
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$796 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$796
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Tue, Apr 14 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Wed, Sep 2, priced at $796 found 1 day ago
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, May 13
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$835 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$835
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, Apr 15 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $835 found 1 hour ago
Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$836 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$836
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, May 11 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Tue, May 26, priced at $836 found 5 days ago
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$851 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$851
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, May 11 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Mon, May 18, priced at $851 found 4 days ago
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 20
JNB
Johannesburg
JFK
New York
$888 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$888
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 14 from Johannesburg to New York, returning Mon, Apr 20, priced at $888 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Airport Hotels near John F. Kennedy Intl.

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
$192 nightly
The price is $224 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$224 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,494 reviews)
Everything was exceptional. Wish the bar was open during the day

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
Comfort Inn JFK Airport

Comfort Inn JFK Airport

2.5 out of 5
132-15 150th Avenue Jamaica NY
$175 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$205 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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 helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,986 reviews)
👍👍

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Comfort Inn JFK Airport
Hampton Inn NY-JFK

Hampton Inn NY-JFK

2.5 out of 5
144-10 135th Avenue Jamaica NY
$171 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$200 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,214 reviews)
Nice stay and helpful staff.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hampton Inn NY-JFK
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 New York NY
$252 nightly
The price is $293 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$293 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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 helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,565 reviews)
The room was very very dirty. There’s dust and trash everywhere. Just beware it’s dirty. Found a bandaid stuck on the wall on top of the headboard and many other just unsanitary things around the room. Wish I could get a refund. Staff is okay but dont stay here.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
$207 nightly
The price is $241 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$241 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (7,311 reviews)
Great location!

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St New York NY
$169 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$197 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,316 reviews)
Everything was amazing!!! Staff is super nice and so helpful!

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Hotel Edison 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

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 ...
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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
$241 nightly
The price is $280 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$280 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,333 reviews)
Great for a quick night before flying out of JFK.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport
Days Inn by Wyndham Jamaica / JFK Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham Jamaica / JFK Airport

2.5 out of 5
144-26 153rd Court 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
NEW POLICY YOU MUST BE 21 TO BOOK IT IS NOT STATED ANYWHERE KNOW THIS BEFORE YOU BOOK

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2020

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Days Inn by Wyndham Jamaica / 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
$119 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$136 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,045 reviews)
I like the clean environment and the coffee shop in the morning. However, when doing reservation, it would be great to clearly state if the room has a bathroom or a shared bathroom with the floor. Although I had no issues sharing a bathroom for the first part of my stay, that is something I like ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Pod 51
Pod 39

Pod 39

3 out of 5
145 East 39th Street New York NY
$122 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$140 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,707 reviews)
Small, as expected, but CLEAN, efficient, best water pressure in NYC, hot water, nooks and crannies for storing your stuff and suitcase. Even a safe! And the front desk staff are friendly, helpful and fabulous. Arthurs restaurant is attached to lobby where you can buy b'fast (or get a glass of wine ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Pod 39
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST. New York NY
$145 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$169 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,100 reviews)
Great location. Staff was very helpful. Wi-fi worked fine. Noise in the hallways all night of listening to others opening and shutting their doors was the only downfall. Definitely need white noise all night to help block the doors and people talking in the halls. Overall a lovely place to stay

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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
$131 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$156 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (3,977 reviews)
Rooms were clean. Staff came everyday as well. Short walk to Times Square. Convenient store very close. I liked that in the lobby there was a filtered water fountain. ATM & ice machine as well.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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
$167 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$195 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,066 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Was decent would have picked a different location but room was cleaned everyday.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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
$182 nightly
The price is $212 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$212 total
Mar 29 - Mar 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! (5,502 reviews)
I had a wonderful stay and was genuinely impressed by how clean everything was. From the lobby to the rooms, every space was spotless and well-maintained, which immediately made me feel comfortable and at ease. The ambience was also absolutely beautiful. The design and decor created a warm, inviting ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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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