How long does it take to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The average flight duration from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 20h 35m on average, while flying from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 20h 47m on average. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is the most popular airport in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

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Kenya Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from South Africa according to our data. Kenya Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl

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As of September 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

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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 South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

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The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Oct 2

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 15m

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JFK16:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

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JFK14:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Nov 4

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 35m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

If you don’t want to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in May, then you should wait until September to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R14 698.

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The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R14 131. The most expensive day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around R14 920.

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Flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from South Africa in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R14 054 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R19 661.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for around R15 742 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from South Africa for as low as R15 011 on momondo.

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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 South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.
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The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

If you don’t want to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in May, then you should wait until September to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R14 698.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R14 131. The most expensive day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around R14 920.

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Can stopping save me money on South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight.

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