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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from $511

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 11/17. 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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Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 10:10 pmJFK-CPT
26h 25m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 4:45 pmCPT-JFK
32h 10m2 stops
$953Kenya Airways
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 10
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12:35 am - 11:50 amJFK-CPT
29h 15m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 4:30 amCPT-JFK
41h 55m1 stop
$963Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Thu, Sep 11
Kenya Airways Logo
12:45 pm - 9:40 pmJFK-CPT
25h 55m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
2:15 pm - 6:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 20m1 stop
$984Kenya Airways
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 11:50 amJFK-CPT
29h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 4:30 amCPT-JFK
41h 55m1 stop
$989Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 am - 11:50 amJFK-CPT
28h 30m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 5:45 pmCPT-JFK
31h 30m1 stop
$991Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 11:50 amJFK-CPT
23h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:55 amCPT-JFK
24h 20m1 stop
$995Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 9
British Airways Logo
9:30 pm - 11:00 amJFK-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 11:10 amCPT-JFK
22h 15m1 stop
$1,185British Airways
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Thu, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 21
British Airways Logo
8:05 am - 12:10 pmJFK-CPT
21h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 2:20 pmCPT-JFK
23h 20m1 stop
$1,187British Airways
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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 11:00 amJFK-CPT
31h 30m2 stops
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6:55 pm - 12:40 pmCPT-JFK
23h 45m1 stop
$1,195American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 11:00 amJFK-CPT
30h 05m1 stop
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6:55 pm - 2:30 pmCPT-JFK
25h 35m2 stops
$1,201American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 6

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

Our best American Airlines deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 7
JFK9:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 30m
2 stops
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
Sep 14
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
23h 45m
1 stop
JFK12:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
American Airlines
Aug 23
JFK10:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
Sep 6
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
25h 35m
2 stops
JFK2:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
American Airlines
Aug 29
JFK9:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 30m
2 stops
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
Sep 14
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
25h 35m
2 stops
JFK2:30 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
Aug 20
JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
CPT10:10 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 10
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
32h 10m
2 stops
JFK4:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
Nov 24
JFK12:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 55m
1 stop
CPT9:40 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 29
CPT2:15 pmCape Town Intl
23h 20m
1 stop
JFK6:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
Nov 3
JFK12:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 55m
1 stop
CPT9:40 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 10
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
JFK6:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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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 $1,055.

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 Friday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,644.

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 $1,375 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 June 2025, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 4% more expensive 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

$511

Fastest flight time

19h 35m

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 $511. 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 $953.
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 19h 35m
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 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?

    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
6.9
265 reviews
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7.2
10,000 reviews
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7.3
3,848 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $978Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,008 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,003Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,584 reviews
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7.8
1,358 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,386Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,264 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,426Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,946 reviews
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