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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to Cape Town from C$ 980

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
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 29 January 2026.

Sun 8/28:55 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops34h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/22:35 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops35h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1C$ 1,359
Wed 6/510:00 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 15/53:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1C$ 1,360
Mon 2/312:50 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/35:15 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,375
Wed 11/28:55 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/32:35 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops35h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,379
Wed 18/21:45 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Wed 11/311:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop38h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 29/1C$ 1,400
Wed 18/28:55 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/33:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops34h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/1C$ 1,408
Wed 1/410:00 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 14/41:50 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops36h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,419
Sat 14/39:55 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/33:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops34h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1C$ 1,427
Tue 7/412:55 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop40h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 13/44:35 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 1,431
Wed 11/28:55 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 28/23:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops34h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,447
Tue 21/47:50 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 10/54:35 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 1,458
Wed 18/21:45 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/37:20 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop30h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 29/1C$ 1,469

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,359

One-way from

C$ 980

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Average price

C$ 1,624
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 8/2-13/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 00m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

8:55 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

2:35 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops35h 20m

C$ 1,379

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

8:55 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

3:25 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

2 stops34h 30m

C$ 1,408

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/2

12:20 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

5:15 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

1 stop36h 10m

C$ 1,603

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

4:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop19h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

9:30 p.m.-2:19 p.m.

1 stop23h 49m

C$ 1,704

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

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

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

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

1 stop20h 45m

C$ 1,704

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

12:50 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

5:15 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

1 stop36h 10m

C$ 1,716

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

12:20 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

5:15 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

1 stop36h 10m

C$ 1,716

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/2

8:55 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

3 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

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

2 stops36h 05m

C$ 1,840

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

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

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

9:30 p.m.-6:20 p.m.

1 stop27h 50m

C$ 1,840

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

4:40 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

9:30 p.m.-2:17 p.m.

1 stop22h 47m

C$ 1,841

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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 23 January 2026.

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, February 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$ 1,093). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,990). 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$ 1,504, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 29h 25m. 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February 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$ 1,093). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,990). 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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