Latest deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs
Price Alerts

Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from £743

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 6/5. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags
Voted winner of Europe's Best Travel App 2023

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Find the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

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.
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 - 11:50JFK-CPT
41h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 22:40CPT-JFK
36h 05m1 stop
£842Turkish Airlines
Find Deal
Sun, 7 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:45 - 11:50JFK-CPT
23h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 22:40CPT-JFK
36h 05m1 stop
£857Turkish Airlines
Find Deal
Mon, 8 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
British Airways Logo
20:55 - 11:00JFK-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
14:00 - 17:45CPT-JFK
33h 45m2 stops
£897British Airways
Find Deal
Mon, 2 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
British Airways Logo
20:55 - 14:35JFK-CPT
35h 40m2 stops
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 17:35CPT-JFK
28h 40m1 stop
£900British Airways
Find Deal
Sun, 25 May - Thu, 5 Jun
 Logo
22:40 - 13:25JFK-CPT
32h 45m2 stops
 Logo
20:25 - 09:00CPT-JFK
42h 35m2 stops
£1,002
Find Deal
Fri, 29 Aug - Sun, 14 Sep
SWISS Logo
16:15 - 16:45JFK-CPT
42h 30m2 stops
SWISS Logo
15:55 - 12:50CPT-JFK
26h 55m2 stops
£1,061SWISS
Find Deal
Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
SWISS Logo
16:15 - 15:15JFK-CPT
41h 00m2 stops
SWISS Logo
12:50 - 16:35CPT-JFK
33h 45m2 stops
£1,099SWISS
Find Deal
Thu, 11 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 16:50JFK-CPT
36h 30m2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 14:25CPT-JFK
26h 00m1 stop
£1,101Emirates
Find Deal
Sun, 7 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 11:35JFK-CPT
31h 15m2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 18:55CPT-JFK
30h 30m2 stops
£1,139Emirates
Find Deal
Thu, 9 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
 Logo
08:10 - 22:50JFK-CPT
32h 40m2 stops
 Logo
15:20 - 12:45CPT-JFK
27h 25m2 stops
£1,268
Find Deal
Sat, 9 Aug - Sat, 16 Aug

British Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
7 May
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
13 May
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
British Airways
6 May
JFK19:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
13 May
CPT14:00Cape Town Intl
37h 00m
2 stops
JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
British Airways
1 May
JFK07:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
2 Jun
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
33h 35m
1 stop
JFK22:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

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

Our best KLM deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
10 May
JFK17:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
24 May
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
29h 35m
1 stop
JFK22:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
KLM
26 May
JFK19:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 10m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
4 Jun
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
22h 10m
1 stop
JFK15:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
KLM
27 May
JFK17:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 55m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
4 Jun
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
JFK19:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

See travel insights to Cape Town from

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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 February instead. Flights to Cape Town in February, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around £791.

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 £1,181. 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 £853. 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 £1,266 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 £1,040 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 £890 on momondo.

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

As of April 2025, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 24% cheaper 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.
Estimated return price

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

£743

Fastest flight time

19h 55m

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 £743. 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 £842.
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 19h 55m
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 19h 55m.

  • 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.


Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Hermanus
Stellenbosch
Franschhoek
Somerset West
Gordon's Bay
Simon's Town
Paarl

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to Cape Town?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Cape Town from New York.

Can I find flights from New York to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from New York to Cape Town with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from New York to Cape Town?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Cape Town from New York.

I’m not ready to book a flight from New York to Cape Town right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track prices for New York to Cape Town flights and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.


An easier way to manage your Cape Town trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
1 adult
From?
To?
Wed 30/4
Wed 7/5

Find better results for your trip to South Africa