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2:25 pm - 7:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
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1:45 pm - 6:00 am
JFK
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CPT
34h 15m
1 stop
$881Kenya Airways
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 3
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11:25 pm - 7:35 am
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JFK
38h 10m
1 stop
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1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
$884Kenya Airways
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25
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11:25 pm - 7:35 am
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JFK
38h 10m
1 stop
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1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
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CPT
41h 50m
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$890Kenya Airways
Wed, Mar 11 - Fri, Mar 20
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11:25 pm - 7:35 am
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JFK
38h 10m
1 stop
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1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
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CPT
41h 50m
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$893Kenya Airways
Wed, Mar 11 - Fri, Mar 20
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11:25 pm - 7:35 am
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38h 10m
1 stop
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1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
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CPT
41h 50m
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$895Kenya Airways
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25
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2:25 pm - 7:35 am
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
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1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
$896Kenya Airways
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
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2:25 pm - 7:35 am
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JFK
23h 10m
1 stop
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1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
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CPT
41h 50m
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$901Kenya Airways
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 3
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2:25 pm - 7:35 am
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23h 10m
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Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:00 pm
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CPT
41h 15m
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$902Kenya Airways
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, May 21
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2:25 pm - 7:35 am
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23h 10m
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1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
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41h 50m
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$904Kenya Airways
Sun, Apr 26 - Fri, May 1
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2:25 pm - 6:35 am
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23h 10m
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1:45 pm - 6:00 am
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34h 15m
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$906Kenya Airways
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, May 31

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
Apr 26
CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
May 3
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 15m
1 stop
CPT6:00 amCape Town Intl
$881
Kenya Airways
Mar 11
CPT11:25 pmCape Town Intl
38h 10m
1 stop
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Mar 25
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 50m
2 stops
CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl
$884
Kenya Airways
Mar 11
CPT11:25 pmCape Town Intl
38h 10m
1 stop
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Mar 20
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
41h 50m
2 stops
CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl
$890

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
Feb 18
CPT11:45 pmCape Town Intl
23h 00m
1 stop
JFK3:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 26
JFK4:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$942
Delta
Mar 10
CPT11:45 pmCape Town Intl
23h 00m
1 stop
JFK4:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Mar 22
JFK8:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 45m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$945
Delta
Mar 10
CPT8:00 amCape Town Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
JFK2:15 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Mar 22
JFK5:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 40m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$946

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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

1:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop34h 15m

$881

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

11:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop38h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/25

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$884

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

11:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop38h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/20

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$890

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

11:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop38h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/20

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$893

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

11:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop38h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/25

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$895

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/30

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/4

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$896

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

2:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop41h 50m

$901

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/19

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/21

1:45 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop41h 15m

$902

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

2:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/1

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop41h 50m

$904

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/1

2:25 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/31

1:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop34h 15m

$906

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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 $969. 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 $980.

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 $1,043 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 $878 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 21% 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 February 2026, prices for Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

23h 00m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 23h 00m
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.
  • 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 23h 00m.

  • 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 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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