Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to Cape Town from C$ 685

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

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 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,233

One-way from

C$ 685

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 2,372
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 24/11-1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 05m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 4/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (C$ 120 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 109 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

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 July 2025.

Mon 24/116:05 p.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 40mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 1/1212:30 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop34h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,233
Mon 8/912:35 a.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 26/94:35 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 1,331
Fri 28/1111:20 p.m.JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 7/126:45 p.m.CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/7C$ 1,387

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Price

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/11

6:05 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

1 stop29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

12:30 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop34h 25m

C$ 1,233

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/9

12:35 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/9

4:35 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop36h 05m

C$ 1,331

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

11:20 p.m.-8:00 a.m.

1 stop25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

6:45 p.m.-9:05 p.m.

1 stop33h 20m

C$ 1,387

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/10

6:20 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop21h 40m

C$ 685

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 14/8

10:00 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop30h 50m

C$ 1,086

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/10

12:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops31h 15m

C$ 1,135

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/8

10:00 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop30h 50m

C$ 1,189

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/10

12:35 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop29h 15m

C$ 1,520

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/10

12:15 p.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops23h 35m

C$ 1,554

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/10

10:00 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

3 stops28h 20m

C$ 1,665

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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 25 July 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, January 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$ 1,057). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,606). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,370.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 55m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 29 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Delta, andKLM from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town is Norse Atlantic UK. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 1,233 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and British Airways, starting at C$ 1,331 and C$ 1,387 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Norse Atlantic UK, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 685. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town for a low price.

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

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

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  • 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, January 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$ 1,057). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,606). 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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