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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from $464

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Ethiopian Air Logo
8:55 pm - 2:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
34h 40m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
3:25 pm - 7:55 pm
CPT
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JFK
34h 30m
1 stop
$971Ethiopian Air
Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 15
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7:50 pm - 11:50 am
JFK
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CPT
34h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:30 pm
CPT
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JFK
35h 55m
1 stop
$972Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 11:50 am
JFK
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CPT
29h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 11:00 am
CPT
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JFK
24h 25m
1 stop
$976Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, May 4
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 6:00 am
JFK
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CPT
34h 15m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 7:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
$981Kenya Airways
Sun, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:50 am
JFK
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CPT
34h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 4:35 am
CPT
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JFK
42h 00m
1 stop
$985Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Jun 17
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 7:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
$991Kenya Airways
Fri, Apr 10 - Thu, Apr 16
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 7:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m
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$992Kenya Airways
Sun, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:55 pm - 1:45 pm
JFK
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CPT
33h 50m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 7:55 pm
CPT
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JFK
60h 05m
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$1,001Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12
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8:55 pm - 1:00 pm
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33h 05m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 pm
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JFK
60h 10m
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$1,002Ethiopian Air
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Apr 13
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1:45 pm - 6:00 am
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CPT
34h 15m
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2:25 pm - 7:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m
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$1,005Kenya Airways
Sun, Mar 29 - Tue, Apr 14

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

Our best Kenya Airways deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Feb 15
JFK12:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 15m
1 stop
CPT6:00 amCape Town Intl
Feb 24
CPT7:20 amCape Town Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
JFK6:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$979
Kenya Airways
Mar 29
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 15m
1 stop
CPT6:00 amCape Town Intl
Apr 5
CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$981
Kenya Airways
Feb 9
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 50m
2 stops
CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 12
CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$990

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

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Mar 6
JFK8:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 40m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 15
CPT3:25 pmCape Town Intl
34h 30m
1 stop
JFK7:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$971
Ethiopian Air
Feb 12
JFK8:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 40m
2 stops
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 26
CPT3:25 pmCape Town Intl
34h 30m
2 stops
JFK6:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$972
Ethiopian Air
Mar 2
JFK8:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 50m
2 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 12
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
60h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,001

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JFK - CPT

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/6

8:55 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/15

3:25 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$971

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/7

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/15

4:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$972

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/12

12:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/4

4:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

$976

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/29

1:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/5

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

$981

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/15

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/17

4:35 pm-4:35 am

1 stop42h 00m

$985

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/10

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/16

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

$991

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/29

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/5

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

$992

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

8:55 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

1:50 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops60h 05m

$1,001

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/26

8:55 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/13

1:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops60h 10m

$1,002

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/29

1:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/14

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

$1,005

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of February, then departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,099.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,435. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,624.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,343 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as $1,130 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight.

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

As of February 2026, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 23% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

22h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 22h 50m
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  • How far is New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    There are 7790.1 mi between New York John F Kennedy Intl and Cape Town Intl. Typically, this will take 22h 50m by plane in normal conditions.

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

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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

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