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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to Cape Town from C$ 1,166

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
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 June 2026.

Sat 10/106:20 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Norse Atlantic UK
Sat 17/1012:10 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 45m
Norse Atlantic UK
Deal found 12/6C$ 1,991
Wed 16/94:25 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop33h 40m
Condor
Thu 24/95:45 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop26h 40m
Condor
Deal found 12/6C$ 2,000
Fri 11/124:25 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/129:55 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 2,014
Sat 19/94:25 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/99:00 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 2,028
Sun 20/911:20 a.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 28/97:30 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/6C$ 2,029
Wed 28/1011:20 a.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/1112:35 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop40h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/6C$ 2,030
Sun 25/1011:20 a.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 2/1112:35 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/6C$ 2,061
Wed 4/1110:20 a.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/1112:35 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/6C$ 2,063
Sun 4/1010:00 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 12/101:15 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/6C$ 2,064
Tue 3/119:00 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/1112:35 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/6C$ 2,071
Wed 28/1011:20 a.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/1112:35 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/6C$ 2,085

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Round-trip from

C$ 1,991

One-way from

C$ 1,166

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Cheapest in

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Average price

C$ 2,552
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 10/10-17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 12/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 50m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/10

10:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

1:15 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop31h 55m

C$ 2,067

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/8

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

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

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

1 stop31h 20m

C$ 2,131

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/12

12:20 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/12

5:20 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop36h 05m

C$ 2,173

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/12

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

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/12

8:00 p.m.-1:55 p.m.

1 stop24h 55m

C$ 2,254

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 30/11

10:40 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/12

8:00 p.m.-1:55 p.m.

1 stop24h 55m

C$ 2,254

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/8

3:45 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops63h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

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

2 stops48h 45m

C$ 2,258

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

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

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/12

1:40 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops36h 15m

C$ 2,324

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/8

10:20 p.m.-11:30 a.m.

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/8

3:20 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

3 stops33h 35m

C$ 2,356

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/8

8:40 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/8

8:05 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop23h 10m

C$ 2,412

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 13/8

1:14 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops26h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

11:15 p.m.-12:29 p.m.

1 stop43h 14m

C$ 2,435

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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 39 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$ 1,674). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,630). 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$ 2,435, Emirates can have you in Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 26h 11m. 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?

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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$ 1,674). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,630). 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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