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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from £601

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 16/3. 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

These are some of the best return flight deals from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.
20:05 - 11:00JFK-CPT
32h 55m1 stop
18:55 - 14:25CPT-JFK
25h 30m1 stop
£779British Airways
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Wed, 4 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
18:00 - 11:00JFK-CPT
35h 00m2 stops
18:55 - 11:49CPT-JFK
46h 54m2 stops
Sun, 25 May - Sat, 7 Jun
00:35 - 11:50JFK-CPT
29h 15m1 stop
16:35 - 22:40CPT-JFK
36h 05m1 stop
£974Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 21 Apr - Wed, 14 May
17:25 - 16:40JFK-CPT
41h 15m2 stops
08:40 - 12:50CPT-JFK
34h 10m1 stop
£1,148SWISS
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Tue, 25 Mar - Sun, 6 Apr
11:20 - 16:50JFK-CPT
23h 30m1 stop
13:05 - 18:55CPT-JFK
35h 50m2 stops
£1,161Emirates
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Tue, 8 Apr - Mon, 21 Apr
21:10 - 19:00JFK-CPT
39h 50m1 stop
02:30 - 18:05CPT-JFK
21h 35m1 stop
£1,167Delta
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Wed, 12 Mar - Mon, 17 Mar
22:20 - 11:35JFK-CPT
31h 15m2 stops
18:25 - 18:55CPT-JFK
54h 30m2 stops
£1,184Emirates
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Tue, 22 Apr - Wed, 14 May
11:45 - 21:30JFK-CPT
27h 45m2 stops
02:30 - 18:05CPT-JFK
21h 35m1 stop
£1,197Delta
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Wed, 12 Mar - Mon, 17 Mar
00:35 - 11:50JFK-CPT
29h 15m1 stop
16:35 - 22:40CPT-JFK
36h 05m1 stop
£1,416Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 9 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun
16:15 - 10:00JFK-CPT
35h 45m1 stop
12:20 - 16:35CPT-JFK
34h 15m2 stops
£5,751SWISS
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Tue, 1 Apr - Mon, 7 Apr

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
21 Apr
JFK00:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
14 May
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
JFK22:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
9 Jun
JFK00:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
17 Jun
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
JFK22:40New York John F Kennedy Intl

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

Our best Emirates deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Emirates
8 Apr
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 30m
1 stop
CPT16:50Cape Town Intl
21 Apr
CPT13:05Cape Town Intl
35h 50m
2 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
Emirates
22 Apr
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 15m
2 stops
CPT11:35Cape Town Intl
14 May
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
54h 30m
2 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
Emirates
31 Mar
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 30m
1 stop
CPT16:50Cape Town Intl
13 Apr
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
26h 00m
1 stop
JFK14:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

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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 April, 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 April, still average around £834.

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 £1,244. 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 £900. 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 £1,334 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 8 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around £1,067 when searching 8 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 £920 on momondo.

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

As of February 2025, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 22% 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

£601

Fastest flight time

19h 38m

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 £601. 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 £779.
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 19h 38m
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 38m.

  • 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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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.

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