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KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 3:25 pmCPT-JFK
22h 10m1 stop
KLM Logo
12:50 am - 9:25 pmJFK-CPT
38h 35m1 stop
$952KLM
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jue., sep. 11 - mié., sep. 17
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 12:56 amCPT-JFK
31h 41m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:00 pm - 7:55 amJFK-CPT
28h 55m1 stop
$953Delta
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mié., oct. 8 - mié., oct. 15
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2:30 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
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1:45 pm - 11:40 amJFK-CPT
39h 55m2 stops
dom., sep. 28 - vie., oct. 3
KLM Logo
6:25 pm - 1:30 pmCPT-JFK
25h 05m2 stops
KLM Logo
12:50 am - 9:25 pmJFK-CPT
38h 35m1 stop
$976KLM
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jue., sep. 18 - mié., sep. 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:05 amCPT-JFK
24h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 11:50 amJFK-CPT
33h 10m1 stop
$979Turkish Airlines
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lun., nov. 3 - mar., dic. 2
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 7:05 pmCPT-JFK
25h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
3:29 pm - 5:50 pmJFK-CPT
20h 21m1 stop
$980Delta
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jue., sep. 11 - jue., sep. 18
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 6:45 pmCPT-JFK
25h 30m2 stops
KLM Logo
12:50 am - 9:25 pmJFK-CPT
38h 35m1 stop
$983KLM
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jue., sep. 11 - mié., sep. 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 5:55 pmCPT-JFK
31h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 11:50 amJFK-CPT
28h 30m1 stop
$984Turkish Airlines
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lun., oct. 6 - dom., oct. 26
Kenya Airways Logo
11:25 pm - 6:35 amCPT-JFK
38h 10m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:45 pm - 10:05 pmJFK-CPT
26h 20m1 stop
$1,036Kenya Airways
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mié., dic. 17 - mar., dic. 30
Kenya Airways Logo
2:30 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:40 pmJFK-CPT
41h 55m2 stops
$1,071Kenya Airways
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dom., sep. 21 - dom., sep. 28

Delta flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight tickets
Delta
Oct 8
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
31h 41m
2 stops
JFK12:56 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Oct 15
JFK9:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 55m
1 stop
CPT7:55 amCape Town Intl
Delta
Sep 11
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
JFK7:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Sep 18
JFK3:29 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 21m
1 stop
CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl
Delta
Sep 11
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
28h 30m
2 stops
JFK9:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Sep 18
JFK3:29 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 21m
1 stop
CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Dec 17
CPT11:25 pmCape Town Intl
38h 10m
1 stop
JFK6:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Dec 30
JFK12:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 20m
1 stop
CPT10:05 pmCape Town Intl
Kenya Airways
Sep 21
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Sep 28
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl
Kenya Airways
Sep 21
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Sep 28
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 55m
2 stops
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl

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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/11

11:15 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 9/17

12:50 am-9:25 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$952

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

mié. 10/8

11:15 pm-12:56 am

2 stops31h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 10/15

9:00 pm-7:55 am

1 stop28h 55m

$953

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

dom. 9/28

2:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 10/3

1:45 pm-11:40 am

2 stops39h 55m

$973

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/18

6:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops25h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 9/24

12:50 am-9:25 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$976

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/3

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 12/2

7:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 10m

$979

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/11

11:15 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 9/18

3:29 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 21m

$980

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/11

11:15 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 9/17

12:50 am-9:25 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$983

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/6

4:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop31h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 10/26

1:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

$984

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

mié. 12/17

11:25 pm-6:35 am

1 stop38h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 12/30

12:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,036

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

dom. 9/21

2:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 9/28

1:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,071

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Cape Town, with most prices found around $960. If you don’t want to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $963.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $887. The most expensive day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,350.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the evening for as low as $921. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,364.

How far in advance should I book a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for around $1,074 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Cape Town for as low as $874 on momondo.

How have Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are approximately 2% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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  • How far is Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl by plane?

    A flight from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl will travel around 7790.1 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 19h 41m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7.9
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