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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from £484

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town departing on 18/4. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Cheap return flights

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town.
13:45 - 13:00JFK-CPT
41h 15m1 stop
14:30 - 07:35CPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
£756Kenya Airways
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Thu, 24 Apr - Sun, 4 May
00:35 - 11:50JFK-CPT
29h 15m1 stop
16:35 - 22:40CPT-JFK
36h 05m1 stop
£823Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 7 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
18:00 - 11:00JFK-CPT
35h 00m2 stops
18:55 - 10:50CPT-JFK
45h 55m2 stops
Tue, 13 May - Tue, 20 May
16:05 - 12:35JFK-CPT
38h 30m2 stops
14:30 - 07:35CPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
Thu, 24 Apr - Sun, 4 May
20:05 - 11:00JFK-CPT
32h 55m1 stop
18:55 - 11:10CPT-JFK
22h 15m1 stop
£907British Airways
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Thu, 1 May - Mon, 2 Jun
07:50 - 11:00JFK-CPT
21h 10m1 stop
18:55 - 11:05CPT-JFK
22h 10m1 stop
£916British Airways
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Mon, 12 May - Wed, 4 Jun
22:00 - 14:35JFK-CPT
34h 35m2 stops
15:25 - 20:00CPT-JFK
34h 35m2 stops
£1,123Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 15 Apr - Tue, 20 May
21:15 - 17:50JFK-CPT
38h 35m1 stop
20:05 - 18:30CPT-JFK
28h 25m1 stop
£1,126Delta
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Sun, 13 Apr - Sun, 18 May
22:00 - 14:35JFK-CPT
34h 35m2 stops
14:35 - 20:00CPT-JFK
35h 25m2 stops
£1,140Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 22 Apr - Wed, 14 May
08:00 - 21:25JFK-CPT
31h 25m2 stops
23:15 - 07:29CPT-JFK
38h 14m2 stops
£1,185Delta
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Sat, 3 May - Sat, 17 May

Turkish Airlines flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
7 Sept
JFK00:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
17 Sept
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
JFK22:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
19 Sept
JFK06:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
30 Sept
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
24h 20m
1 stop
JFK10:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
6 Sept
JFK00:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
17 Sept
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
JFK22:40New York John F Kennedy Intl

Ethiopian Air flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
15 Apr
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 35m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
20 May
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
34h 35m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
Ethiopian Air
22 Apr
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 35m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
14 May
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
35h 25m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
Ethiopian Air
1 May
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 35m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
2 Jun
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
32h 35m
3 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport during September instead. Flights to Cape Town in September, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around £810.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £0. Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around £1,214. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town when you can find flight prices for as low as £877. Flying to Cape Town at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are £1,301 on average. Flights to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when booking 23 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around £1,066 when searching 23 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as £915 on momondo.

How have New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2025, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town (JFK to CPT) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

Best price found

£484

Fastest flight time

20h 06m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is £484. The best return flight deal from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £756.
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 20h 06m
There are no direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

  • How far is New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    There are 7790.1 mi between New York John F Kennedy Intl and Cape Town Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 20h 06m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


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