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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to Cape Town from C$ 1,247

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
1 Jun — 8 Jun1
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 May 2026.

Fri 23/107:50 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/115:15 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,714
Mon 28/912:50 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/104:35 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 1,741
Fri 23/107:50 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/115:15 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,768
Wed 4/1111:00 a.m.
JFK
-
CPT
3 stops43h 35m
SAUDIA
Wed 18/112:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
3 stops49h 35m
SAUDIA
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,769
Thu 7/510:05 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops29h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 16/57:30 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop27h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,791
Wed 21/1011:25 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops28h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 30/109:00 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops30h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,885
Mon 4/54:55 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops38h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/52:00 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4C$ 1,890
Mon 1/68:40 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/66:05 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops32h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5C$ 1,893
Mon 8/68:40 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/62:00 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops31h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5C$ 1,896
Thu 7/510:05 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops39h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/57:30 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,897

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Round-trip from

C$ 1,714

One-way from

C$ 1,247

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Average price

C$ 1,643
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/10-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 10m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 2/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/6

8:40 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

9:00 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops37h 40m

C$ 1,897

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 13/6

8:40 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/6

7:00 a.m.-8:50 a.m.

2 stops31h 50m

C$ 2,027

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/9

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

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

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

1 stop25h 35m

C$ 2,120

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/10

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

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

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

2 stops28h 55m

C$ 2,188

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/7

11:20 a.m.-6:05 p.m.

1 stop24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/8

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

2 stops28h 55m

C$ 2,194
Quickest round-trip

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.-9:55 a.m.

1 stop19h 50m

C$ 2,274

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/8

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

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/9

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

3 stops33h 35m

C$ 2,304

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/8

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

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

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

3 stops33h 35m

C$ 2,345

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/7

11:00 p.m.-2:35 p.m.

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/8

8:00 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop42h 50m

C$ 2,386
Cheapest one-way

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/9

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

3 stops36h 35m

C$ 1,247

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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 82 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, April 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$ 1,609). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,397). 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$ 2,120, Qatar Airways can have you in Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 31h 10m. 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, April 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$ 1,609). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,397). 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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