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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to Cape Town from C$ 1,005

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
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 2 August 2026.

Tue 22/96:20 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Norse Atlantic UK
Fri 2/1012:10 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 1/8C$ 1,685
Tue 22/91:45 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 6/102:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/8C$ 1,729
Tue 22/96:20 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Norse Atlantic UK
Thu 1/1012:10 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 1/8C$ 1,748
Sat 26/96:20 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Norse Atlantic UK
Wed 30/912:10 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 1/8C$ 1,750
Sun 27/91:45 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 6/107:20 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop30h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/8C$ 1,751
Fri 25/91:45 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 4/102:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/8C$ 1,764
Tue 22/96:20 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 3/1012:10 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 1/8C$ 1,768
Sat 26/96:20 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 3/1012:10 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 1/8C$ 1,769
Sun 4/104:40 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop22h 30m
KLM
Mon 12/107:40 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop34h 53m
KLM
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,785
Thu 24/96:20 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Norse Atlantic UK
Fri 2/1012:10 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 1/8C$ 1,802
Tue 22/91:45 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/102:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/8C$ 1,814
Sun 20/94:25 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Condor
Mon 5/105:45 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop26h 40m
Condor
Deal found 31/7C$ 1,820

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Round-trip from

C$ 1,685

One-way from

C$ 1,005

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 2,385
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  • 22/9-2/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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  • 16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 23/9

12:25 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

4:35 p.m.-5:55 p.m.

1 stop31h 20m

C$ 2,135

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/9

7:50 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

5:20 p.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop24h 35m

C$ 2,148

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/11

10:20 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

6:30 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops31h 25m

C$ 2,187

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/9

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

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

3:10 p.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops47h 25m

C$ 2,207

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 21/9

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

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

1:50 p.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops48h 45m

C$ 2,207

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/9

6:50 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

2 stops38h 30m

C$ 2,214

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/9

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

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/10

3:10 p.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops47h 25m

C$ 2,263

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/10

10:20 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

3 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

6:25 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops30h 30m

C$ 2,278

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/10

10:20 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

2 stops31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

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

2 stops29h 55m

C$ 2,328
Quickest round-trip

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/12

5:00 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/1

12:30 a.m.-7:20 p.m.

1 stop25h 50m

C$ 2,390

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

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

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 18 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, October 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$ 1,677). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,635). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between C$ 2,103 and C$ 2,385 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,685 on Norse Atlantic UK (22 Sep-2 Oct).

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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$ 2,135, Turkish Airlines 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?

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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, October 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$ 1,677). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,635). 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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