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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to Cape Town from C$ 1,161

JFK — CPT
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

Tue 27/101:35 p.m. -
2 stops42h 00m
Mon 2/1112:55 a.m. -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 26/10C$ 1,488
Sat 28/113:55 p.m. -
2 stops39h 15m
Tue 15/121:50 p.m. -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 27/10C$ 1,494
Sat 14/113:55 p.m. -
2 stops38h 05m
Sat 21/113:10 p.m. -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 30/10C$ 1,526
Sat 14/113:55 p.m. -
2 stops38h 05m
Sun 22/113:10 p.m. -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 29/10C$ 1,527
Tue 10/113:55 p.m. -
2 stops38h 05m
Sun 22/111:50 p.m. -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 28/10C$ 1,530
Fri 6/113:55 p.m. -
2 stops39h 15m
Wed 11/111:50 p.m. -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 30/10C$ 1,540
Fri 27/113:55 p.m. -
2 stops39h 15m
Wed 2/121:50 p.m. -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 29/10C$ 1,541
Sat 14/113:55 p.m. -
2 stops39h 15m
Wed 18/113:10 p.m. -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 29/10C$ 1,569
Tue 27/101:35 p.m. -
2 stops42h 00m
Tue 3/112:25 p.m. -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 26/10C$ 1,575
Tue 3/113:55 p.m. -
2 stops39h 15m
Fri 13/113:10 p.m. -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 29/10C$ 1,586

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

Round-trip from

C$ 1,494

One-way from

C$ 1,161

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October

Average price

C$ 1,636
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/11-15/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 00m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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12/2-31/12
  • 12/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 423 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 67 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/2

4:25 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

2 stops41h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,161

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/2

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

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,322

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/11

8:15 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,323

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

8:15 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop43h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,323

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/11

12:50 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,379

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/11

12:50 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop40h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,379

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/4

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

3 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,408

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/4

12:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,435

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/2

3:55 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

2 stops39h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/3

3:10 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

2 stops29h 25m

C$ 1,667

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/12

3:55 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops38h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/12

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

2 stops30h 45m

C$ 1,797

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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 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$ 1,636). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,631). 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$ 1,684 and C$ 2,406 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,494 on Ethiopian Air (28 Nov-15 Dec).

Related info for your journey

  • 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$ 2,088, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 28h 45m. 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?

    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, 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$ 1,636). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,631). 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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