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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York from $505

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9:30 pm - 11:17 amCPT-JFK
20h 47m1 stop
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8:30 am - 7:15 pmJFK-CPT
27h 45m1 stop
$888Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 22
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2:25 pm - 6:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 10m2 stops
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1:45 pm - 6:00 amJFK-CPT
33h 15m1 stop
$903Kenya Airways
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 11:17 amCPT-JFK
20h 47m1 stop
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12:28 pm - 7:15 pmJFK-CPT
23h 47m1 stop
$913Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 19
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 11:17 amCPT-JFK
20h 47m1 stop
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3:40 pm - 7:15 pmJFK-CPT
20h 35m1 stop
$928Delta
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 1
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 8:17 pmCPT-JFK
29h 47m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 7:15 pmJFK-CPT
20h 05m1 stop
$929Delta
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4
KLM Logo
11:45 pm - 7:20 pmCPT-JFK
26h 35m1 stop
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9:20 pm - 9:55 pmJFK-CPT
41h 35m1 stop
$939KLM
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 30
KLM Logo
8:00 am - 11:20 amCPT-JFK
34h 20m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 5:50 amJFK-CPT
25h 20m1 stop
$941KLM
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 22
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9:30 pm - 6:40 pmCPT-JFK
28h 10m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 9:45 amJFK-CPT
29h 15m2 stops
$968Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 22
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3:20 pm - 10:45 amCPT-JFK
26h 25m2 stops
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6:30 pm - 5:50 amJFK-CPT
28h 20m1 stop
$973Air France
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Tue, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
30h 35m2 stops
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1:45 pm - 1:35 pmJFK-CPT
41h 50m2 stops
$975Multiple Airlines
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Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Nov 8
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
22h 25m
1 stop
JFK12:15 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Nov 15
JFK9:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
38h 50m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$881
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Virgin Atlantic
Nov 9
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
20h 47m
1 stop
JFK11:17 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Nov 22
JFK8:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 45m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$888
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Virgin Atlantic
Nov 11
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
20h 47m
1 stop
JFK11:17 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Nov 19
JFK12:28 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 47m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$913
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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
Nov 24
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
20h 47m
1 stop
JFK11:17 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Dec 1
JFK3:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 35m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$928
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Delta
Nov 27
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
29h 47m
1 stop
JFK8:17 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Dec 4
JFK4:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 05m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$929
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Delta
Dec 8
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
29h 52m
1 stop
JFK8:22 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Jan 10
JFK8:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 45m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$930
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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/9

9:30 pm-11:17 am

1 stop20h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/22

8:30 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$888

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/13

2:25 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/16

1:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop33h 15m

$903

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

9:30 pm-11:17 am

1 stop20h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/19

12:28 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 47m

$913

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/24

9:30 pm-11:17 am

1 stop20h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

3:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$928

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/27

9:30 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop29h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/4

4:10 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$929

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/10

11:45 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/30

9:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop41h 35m

$939

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/15

8:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop34h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/22

9:30 pm-5:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

$941

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/9

9:30 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop28h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/22

9:30 pm-9:45 am

2 stops29h 15m

$968

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/20

3:20 pm-10:45 am

2 stops26h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/29

6:30 pm-5:50 am

1 stop28h 20m

$973

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-7:35 am

2 stops30h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/22

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$975

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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 $942. If you don’t want to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in February, then you should wait until October to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $983.

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 $1,060 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 $973 on momondo.

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

As of October 2025, prices for Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are approximately 46% 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 20h 45m.

  • 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?

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7.9
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