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Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 7:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
$1,016Kenya Airways
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 7:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
$1,017Kenya Airways
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30
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1:15 pm - 3:10 pm
CPT
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JFK
31h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 5:30 pm
JFK
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CPT
37h 30m
1 stop
$1,024Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 18 - Fri, Jul 3
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1:15 pm - 9:00 am
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JFK
25h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 am - 5:30 pm
JFK
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CPT
24h 10m
1 stop
$1,025Qatar Airways
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
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1:15 pm - 3:10 pm
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JFK
31h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 am - 5:30 pm
JFK
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CPT
24h 10m
1 stop
$1,026Qatar Airways
Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 29
Qatar Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 8:50 am
CPT
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JFK
25h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 5:30 pm
JFK
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CPT
37h 30m
1 stop
$1,027Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 18 - Fri, Jul 3
Kenya Airways Logo
7:20 am - 7:35 am
CPT
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JFK
30h 15m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
40h 50m
2 stops
$1,028Kenya Airways
Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 2
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1:15 pm - 8:50 am
CPT
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JFK
25h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 5:30 pm
JFK
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CPT
37h 30m
1 stop
$1,032Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 18 - Fri, Jul 3
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2:25 pm - 7:35 am
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
$1,034Kenya Airways
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Aug 12
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1:15 pm - 9:00 am
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JFK
25h 45m
1 stop
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11:20 am - 5:30 pm
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CPT
24h 10m
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$1,035Qatar Airways
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17

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 16
CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Sep 30
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 50m
2 stops
CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl
$1,016
Kenya Airways
Sep 16
CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Sep 30
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 50m
2 stops
CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl
$1,017
Kenya Airways
Oct 20
CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Nov 1
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 50m
2 stops
CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl
$1,028

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

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Jun 18
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
JFK3:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Jul 3
JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
37h 30m
1 stop
CPT5:30 pmCape Town Intl
$1,024
Qatar Airways
Aug 4
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Aug 11
JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 10m
1 stop
CPT5:30 pmCape Town Intl
$1,025
Qatar Airways
Aug 27
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
JFK3:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Sep 29
JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 10m
1 stop
CPT5:30 pmCape Town Intl
$1,026

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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/16

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/30

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,016

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/16

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/30

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,017

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

1:15 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/3

10:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$1,024
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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

1:15 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/11

11:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,025

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/27

1:15 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/29

11:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,026

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

1:15 pm-8:50 am

1 stop25h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/3

10:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$1,027

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/20

7:20 am-7:35 am

1 stop30h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/2

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$1,028

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

1:15 pm-8:50 am

1 stop25h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/3

10:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$1,032

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/17

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/12

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,034

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/14

1:15 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/17

11:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,035

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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 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 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 $942. If you don’t want to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in November, then you should wait until March to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $973.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town 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 $1,055 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 $1,011 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 2% 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 May 2026, prices for Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

22h 20m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 22h 20m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to 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 22h 20m.

  • 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.

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

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,045Free CancellationRating
7.4
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