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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from $481

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Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
40h 50m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
2:20 pm - 6:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 15m1 stop
$1,375Kenya Airways
Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 21
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6:05 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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CPT
31h 15m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 3:55 pm
CPT
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JFK
32h 20m2 stops
$1,376Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 26
British Airways Logo
8:05 am - 12:10 pm
JFK
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CPT
21h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 9:00 pm
CPT
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JFK
32h 10m1 stop
$1,377British Airways
Wed, Dec 31 - Tue, Mar 31
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1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
40h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 6:35 am
CPT
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JFK
43h 10m2 stops
$1,378Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Feb 2
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5:30 pm - 7:40 am
JFK
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CPT
31h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 4:40 pm
CPT
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JFK
38h 15m1 stop
$1,380Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
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4:25 pm - 7:30 am
JFK
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CPT
32h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
9:25 am - 4:40 pm
CPT
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JFK
38h 15m1 stop
$1,381SWISS
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 11:50 am
JFK
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CPT
32h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:05 am
CPT
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JFK
24h 50m1 stop
$1,382Turkish Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Mar 1
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8:05 pm - 11:50 am
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CPT
32h 45m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 11:05 am
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24h 50m1 stop
$1,383Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 25
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4:25 pm - 10:50 am
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35h 25m1 stop
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9:25 am - 1:05 pm
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34h 40m1 stop
$1,384SWISS
Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 30
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9:15 pm - 3:15 pm
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35h 00m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 6:35 am
CPT
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JFK
26h 30m2 stops
$1,385Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Thu, Feb 5

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

Our best SWISS deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
SWISS
Jan 16
JFK4:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT7:30 amCape Town Intl
Jan 23
CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl
38h 15m
1 stop
JFK4:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,381
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SWISS
Jan 17
JFK4:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
35h 25m
1 stop
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl
Jan 30
CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl
34h 40m
1 stop
JFK1:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,384
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SWISS
Jan 14
JFK9:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
CPT7:30 amCape Town Intl
Jan 25
CPT2:15 pmCape Town Intl
29h 50m
2 stops
JFK1:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,396
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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
Feb 13
JFK8:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Mar 1
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
JFK11:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,382
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 12
JFK8:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Jan 25
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
JFK11:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,383
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 15
JFK12:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Jan 29
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
36h 10m
1 stop
JFK10:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,391
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
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JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/11

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/21

2:20 pm-6:35 am

1 stop23h 15m

$1,375

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

6:05 pm-8:20 am

3 stops31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

2:35 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,376

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

8:05 am-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/31

6:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,377

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/5

1:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

6:25 pm-6:35 am

2 stops43h 10m

$1,378

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/14

5:30 pm-7:40 am

1 stop31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/21

9:25 am-4:40 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$1,380

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/16

4:25 pm-7:30 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/23

9:25 am-4:40 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$1,381

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/13

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/1

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,382

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,383

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/17

4:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

9:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,384

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/26

9:15 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

11:05 am-6:35 am

2 stops26h 30m

$1,385

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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 $1,071.

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 $1,387. 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 Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,013.

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.

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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 $1,338 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 $1,168 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 2% 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 December 2025, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 3% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

20h 05m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 20h 05m
There are no direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town.
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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 20h 05m 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.

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