Vuelos Desde John F. Kennedy Intl. (JFK) a O.R. Tambo Intl. (JNB) Empezando Desde $655

It’s always prudent to know about any quarantine requirements and travel advice reports in place in your destination. Ensure you check out our Covid-19 Travel Advisor for up-to-date info on flying to Johannesburg Airport from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK).

Take note of your connecting gate, because there aren’t any direct flights from JFK to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB). Delta, KLM and American Airlines are among the airlines that will fly you to Johannesburg with only one stopover.

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It takes a fair amount of time to get from JFK to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), about 19 hours and 11 minutes in total. Don’t forget to bring a good travel pillow and wear practical shoes and clothing for this long-haul flight.

You’ll have covered 8,000 mi by the time you’ve left the tarmac at John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) and landed at JNB. We recommend you bring lots to keep you busy — it’s going to be a long ride.

Currently, no airline flies straight to JNB from JFK Airport. Making your way there involves at least one stopover. Lock in your ticket ahead of time to walk away with the best connections and price.

From the moment you enter the departure terminal to when you leave the arrivals terminal, if you’re flying with British Airways, Comair or Qatar Airways you can be sure that COVID-19 measures and social distancing rules have been adhered to. Many airlines have introduced capped capacity flights and keeping the middle seat empty.

This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.

Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.

Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It’s possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.