Flights New York → Johannesburg
JFK → JNB
Route overview
The flight route operates from New York, where the airport opened in 1948, to Johannesburg, whose airport welcomed 21,237,208 passengers annually. The journey is conducted using an Airbus A340-600 aircraft, connecting two cities with significant historical and cultural importance.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The New York (JFK) → Johannesburg (JNB) route is operated by JetBlue Airways, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Johannesburg the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from New York the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Johannesburg: what to expect in this direction
Flying from New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB) heads east for about 12,831 km, a flight time of roughly 16h 28m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing New York the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Johannesburg it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
| JetBlue Airways (B6) | 72% | 14 min | 1.7% |
Airlines operating JFK-JNB
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Frequently asked questions about JFK-JNB
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: JetBlue Airways, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Johannesburg, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
