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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to Cape Town from C$ 671

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
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 17 March 2026.

Wed 22/410:00 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
2 stops33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 5/53:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/3C$ 1,306
Sat 25/410:00 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 8/53:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/3C$ 1,443
Wed 11/1112:50 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/115:15 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3C$ 1,462
Tue 24/310:10 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops34h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 14/43:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/3C$ 1,512
Thu 1/106:50 a.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 12/104:35 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3C$ 1,517
Mon 4/512:25 a.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/54:35 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3C$ 1,518
Sun 10/57:50 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 24/54:35 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop35h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3C$ 1,546
Mon 5/1010:00 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 13/103:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/3C$ 1,557
Mon 5/1010:00 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 11/103:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops34h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/3C$ 1,558
Mon 13/410:00 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/41:50 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops60h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/3C$ 1,562
Sat 25/410:00 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 2/51:50 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops60h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/3C$ 1,564
Sat 11/410:00 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops33h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/41:50 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops60h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/3C$ 1,565

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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 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,306

One-way from

C$ 671

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 2,076
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/4-5/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 63 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 19/4

11:00 p.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

1:15 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop25h 35m

C$ 2,054

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

11:20 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

1:15 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop25h 35m

C$ 2,141

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/7

7:00 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

3 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

2:25 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

3 stops30h 20m

C$ 2,225

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/3

11:20 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop42h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

1:15 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops59h 40m

C$ 2,248
Quickest round-trip

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/5

10:30 p.m.-5:50 a.m.

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/6

11:15 p.m.-2:35 p.m.

1 stop21h 20m

C$ 2,307

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/7

10:20 p.m.-2:35 p.m.

3 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/8

8:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops28h 55m

C$ 2,363

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 27/6

7:00 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

3 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/7

2:25 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

3 stops30h 20m

C$ 2,408

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/6

4:40 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

11:15 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

2 stops29h 10m

C$ 2,425

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 19/4

9:50 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

5:25 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

3 stops56h 35m

C$ 3,124

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/4

9:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

3 stops44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/4

7:00 a.m.-8:03 p.m.

3 stops43h 03m

C$ 3,479

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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 13 March 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 83 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$ 1,052). 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$ 2,307, Emirates can have you in Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 25h 20m. 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, 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$ 1,052). 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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