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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from $591

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 11:15 am
CPT
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JFK
20h 45m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
3:15 pm - 7:15 pm
JFK
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CPT
21h 00m1 stop
$883Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
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9:30 pm - 3:14 pm
CPT
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JFK
24h 44m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
3:15 pm - 7:15 pm
JFK
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CPT
21h 00m1 stop
$886Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 3:14 pm
CPT
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JFK
24h 44m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
4:40 pm - 7:15 pm
JFK
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CPT
19h 35m1 stop
$889Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 6:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:40 pm
JFK
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CPT
41h 55m2 stops
$905Kenya Airways
Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Mar 27
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 12:51 am
CPT
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JFK
34h 21m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
7:00 pm - 7:15 pm
JFK
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CPT
41h 15m1 stop
$907Virgin Atlantic
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 7:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m2 stops
$926Kenya Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Sun, Mar 22
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 11:52 pm
CPT
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JFK
33h 22m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:50 pm
JFK
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CPT
29h 50m1 stop
$932Delta
Mon, Dec 29 - Mon, Mar 30
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 11:15 am
CPT
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JFK
20h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:45 pm - 7:15 pm
JFK
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CPT
19h 30m1 stop
$933Delta
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 11:48 am
CPT
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JFK
21h 18m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 5:50 am
JFK
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CPT
25h 55m2 stops
$939Delta
Mon, Dec 29 - Mon, Mar 30
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 11:48 am
CPT
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JFK
21h 18m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 5:50 am
JFK
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CPT
25h 55m2 stops
$940Delta
Mon, Dec 29 - Mon, Mar 30

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

Our best KLM deals on Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight tickets
KLM
Jan 30
CPT6:25 pmCape Town Intl
28h 20m
2 stops
JFK3:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 6
JFK9:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 35m
1 stop
CPT9:55 pmCape Town Intl
$1,015
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KLM
Feb 3
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
26h 25m
2 stops
JFK10:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 10
JFK5:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
CPT9:55 pmCape Town Intl
$1,036
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KLM
Feb 3
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
26h 25m
2 stops
JFK10:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 10
JFK5:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
CPT9:55 pmCape Town Intl
$1,037
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Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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Turkish Airlines
Feb 3
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
36h 10m
1 stop
JFK10:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 9
JFK12:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
$983
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 16
CPT4:40 pmCape Town Intl
24h 15m
1 stop
JFK10:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Apr 22
JFK12:25 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,006
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Turkish Airlines
Feb 12
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
JFK11:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 16
JFK8:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,061
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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

9:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop20h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/16

3:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$883

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

9:30 pm-3:14 pm

1 stop24h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/16

3:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$886

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

9:30 pm-3:14 pm

1 stop24h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/16

4:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$889

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/19

2:25 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/27

1:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$905

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

9:30 pm-12:51 am

1 stop34h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/6

7:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop41h 15m

$907

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/22

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$926

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/29

9:30 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop33h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/30

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$932

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

9:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop20h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/9

4:45 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$933

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/29

9:30 pm-11:48 am

1 stop21h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/30

9:55 pm-5:50 am

2 stops25h 55m

$939

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/29

9:30 pm-11:48 am

1 stop21h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/30

9:55 pm-5:50 am

2 stops25h 55m

$940

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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

The month of November 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 November, then you should wait until February to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $974.

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 $1,052 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 $956 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight.

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

As of December 2025, prices for Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are approximately 88% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (CPT to JFK) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

20h 45m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 20h 45m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.
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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 20h 45m.

  • 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.

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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.

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

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DeltaPriceFrom $898Free CancellationRating
7.9
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