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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from $658

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town departing on 9/15. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Cheap round-trip flights

These are some of the best round-trip flight deals from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:45 pmJFK-CPT
42h 00m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 00m2 stops
$982Kenya Airways
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Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 11:50 amJFK-CPT
29h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:55 amCPT-JFK
24h 20m1 stop
$998Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 10
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 10:10 pmJFK-CPT
26h 25m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 00m1 stop
$1,012Kenya Airways
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Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:45 pmJFK-CPT
42h 00m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 00m2 stops
$1,026Kenya Airways
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Mon, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:50 amJFK-CPT
34h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 5:55 pmCPT-JFK
31h 20m1 stop
$1,065Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 10
British Airways Logo
7:50 am - 11:00 amJFK-CPT
21h 10m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 6:05 pmCPT-JFK
29h 10m1 stop
$1,173British Airways
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
British Airways Logo
7:50 am - 11:00 amJFK-CPT
21h 10m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 9:00 pmCPT-JFK
32h 05m1 stop
$1,187British Airways
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Wed, May 21 - Mon, May 26
American Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 11:00 amJFK-CPT
30h 05m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 7:25 pmCPT-JFK
30h 30m1 stop
$1,190American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 11:00 amJFK-CPT
31h 30m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 11:05 amCPT-JFK
22h 10m1 stop
$1,192American Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
Delta Logo
8:45 pm - 5:50 pmJFK-CPT
63h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 7:23 amCPT-JFK
41h 18m2 stops
$1,366Delta
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Thu, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 24

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

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
May 5
JFK7:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
May 20
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
JFK10:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
Aug 26
JFK12:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Sep 10
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
24h 20m
1 stop
JFK10:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
May 7
JFK7:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
May 23
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
JFK10:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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
Oct 11
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
42h 00m
2 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 20
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
23h 00m
2 stops
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
May 5
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
42h 00m
2 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
May 20
CPT11:30 pmCape Town Intl
38h 05m
1 stop
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
Oct 20
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
CPT10:10 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 24
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
23h 00m
1 stop
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of March, then departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,053.

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 $1,322. 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 $1,703.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is at noon. Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,062. Flights to Cape Town are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,684. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 23 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,384 when searching 23 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 $1,184 on momondo.

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

As of May 2025, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 26% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town (JFK to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$658

Fastest flight time

21h 10m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $658. The best round-trip flight deal from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $982.
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 21h 10m
There are no direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

  • 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 21h 10m 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?

    Prices for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • 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?


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

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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $906Free CancellationRating
6.8
262 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $908Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $923Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,790 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $978Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,842 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,003Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,563 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,362Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,334 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,386Free CancellationRating
8.0
3,215 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,399Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,934 reviews
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