Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from $479

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2:30 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
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1:45 pm - 1:40 pmJFK-CPT
41h 55m2 stops
$907Kenya Airways
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 28
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2:30 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
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1:45 pm - 1:40 pmJFK-CPT
41h 55m2 stops
$908Kenya Airways
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 28
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7:30 pm - 3:30 pmCPT-JFK
26h 00m1 stop
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7:01 pm - 12:10 pmJFK-CPT
34h 09m1 stop
$925Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 2
Kenya Airways Logo
2:30 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
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1:45 pm - 10:10 pmJFK-CPT
26h 25m1 stop
$926Kenya Airways
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
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8:05 pm - 10:00 amCPT-JFK
19h 55m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 5:50 pmJFK-CPT
22h 20m1 stop
$930Delta
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Tue, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 11
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9:30 pm - 11:13 amCPT-JFK
20h 43m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 7:15 pmJFK-CPT
22h 15m1 stop
$931Delta
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 16
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11:45 pm - 3:45 pmCPT-JFK
23h 00m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 9:55 pmJFK-CPT
22h 15m1 stop
$944KLM
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Fri, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 15
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11:00 pm - 3:25 pmCPT-JFK
22h 25m1 stop
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8:30 pm - 12:40 pmJFK-CPT
34h 10m2 stops
Mon, Jul 21 - Sun, Oct 5
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 10:50 pmCPT-JFK
29h 35m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 9:10 pmJFK-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
$981KLM
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11:00 pm - 7:05 pmCPT-JFK
26h 05m1 stop
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10:40 pm - 12:40 pmJFK-CPT
32h 00m2 stops
$1,002
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Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Sep 24
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
24h 20m
1 stop
JFK10:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Oct 26
JFK1:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Turkish Airlines
Sep 25
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
JFK5:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Sep 29
JFK6:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Turkish Airlines
Jul 21
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
JFK10:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Sep 29
JFK12:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape 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
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
Kenya Airways
Sep 25
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Sep 29
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
CPT10:10 pmCape Town Intl

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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 $937. 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 $966.

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 $1,059 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 $937 on momondo.

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

As of July 2025, prices for Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are approximately 13% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$479

Fastest flight time

19h 55m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $479. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $907.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 19h 55m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Cape Town Intl Airport - New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • 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 55m.

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

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

  • 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?


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