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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to Cape Town from C$ 741

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
14 Jan — 21 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 December 2025.

Thu 25/121:50 p.m.JFK - CPT
2 stops22h 25mDelta
Tue 27/19:30 p.m.CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 24mDelta
Deal found 14/12C$ 2,488
Sun 28/126:30 p.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 20mKLM
Fri 16/111:45 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 00mKLM
Deal found 15/12C$ 2,573
Mon 15/124:10 p.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Tue 27/19:30 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop20h 45mDelta
Deal found 13/12C$ 2,619
Sun 14/129:25 p.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop38h 50mDelta
Sun 25/19:30 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 49mDelta
Deal found 13/12C$ 2,631
Sun 14/129:25 p.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop38h 50mDelta
Fri 30/19:30 p.m.CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 24mDelta
Deal found 13/12C$ 2,638
Mon 15/124:10 p.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Sat 31/111:45 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 00mDelta
Deal found 13/12C$ 2,663
Sun 14/129:25 p.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop38h 50mDelta
Wed 28/111:45 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop42h 50mDelta
Deal found 13/12C$ 2,684
Mon 15/124:10 p.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Sun 28/129:30 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 18mDelta
Deal found 13/12C$ 2,688
Thu 25/123:59 p.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 16mDelta
Fri 30/19:30 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 18mDelta
Deal found 13/12C$ 2,693
Mon 15/128:30 a.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Tue 30/129:30 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 22mDelta
Deal found 13/12C$ 2,700
Mon 15/1212:28 p.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 47mDelta
Mon 12/111:45 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 00mDelta
Deal found 14/12C$ 2,732
Sat 13/127:35 p.m.JFK - CPT
2 stops29h 05mSWISS
Thu 29/18:10 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 55mSWISS
Deal found 13/12C$ 2,733

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Round-trip from

C$ 1,919

One-way from

C$ 741

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December

Cheapest in

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Average price

C$ 2,430
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  • 12/2-26/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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  • 18/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 00m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

1:59 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops24h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

11:45 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop42h 35m

C$ 1,929

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

11:18 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops28h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

8:05 p.m.-6:31 p.m.

1 stop28h 26m

C$ 1,988

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/3

9:00 p.m.-7:40 a.m.

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

3:55 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops28h 10m

C$ 2,042

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/1

8:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

11:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

1 stop23h 00m

C$ 2,043

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/1

3:20 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

9:30 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop20h 45m

C$ 2,054

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/5

10:10 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

1 stop25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

11:15 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

1 stop25h 50m

C$ 2,111

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/5

10:10 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

1 stop25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

11:15 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop23h 55m

C$ 2,111

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/1

6:30 p.m.-5:50 a.m.

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

8:00 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop36h 20m

C$ 2,125

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/2

8:55 p.m.-9:25 a.m.

3 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

1:50 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops36h 05m

C$ 2,127

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/1

9:00 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop30h 30m

C$ 1,104

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,250). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,981). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 0 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15.6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    For as low as C$ 1,929, Delta can have you in Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 24h 56m. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 12551 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,250). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,981). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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