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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from £375

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20:55 - 13:00
JFK
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CPT
33h 05m
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13:50 - 20:00
CPT
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JFK
60h 10m
2 stops
£735Ethiopian Air
Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 13 Apr
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22:00 - 13:00
JFK
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CPT
33h 00m
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15:25 - 20:00
CPT
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JFK
58h 35m
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£740Ethiopian Air
Wed, 15 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
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21:55 - 13:45
JFK
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CPT
33h 50m
2 stops
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14:35 - 19:55
CPT
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JFK
35h 20m
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£743Ethiopian Air
Mon, 16 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
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22:00 - 14:35
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CPT
34h 35m
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13:50 - 20:00
CPT
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JFK
60h 10m
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£771Ethiopian Air
Sat, 9 May - Thu, 14 May
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21:55 - 13:45
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CPT
33h 50m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 19:55
CPT
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JFK
35h 20m
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£780Ethiopian Air
Sat, 14 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
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13:45 - 06:00
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CPT
34h 15m
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14:20 - 07:35
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23h 15m
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£783Kenya Airways
Sun, 8 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
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13:45 - 13:35
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
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14:20 - 07:35
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JFK
23h 15m
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£788Kenya Airways
Sun, 8 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
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13:45 - 13:35
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CPT
41h 50m
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Kenya Airways Logo
14:20 - 07:35
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JFK
23h 15m
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£790Kenya Airways
Sun, 8 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
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22:00 - 13:00
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33h 00m
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13:50 - 20:00
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36h 10m
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£799Ethiopian Air
Wed, 1 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
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13:45 - 13:35
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41h 50m
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14:20 - 07:35
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23h 15m
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£814Kenya Airways
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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
26 Feb
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 05m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
13 Apr
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
60h 10m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£734
Ethiopian Air
15 Apr
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 00m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
27 Apr
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
58h 35m
2 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£740
Ethiopian Air
16 Mar
JFK21:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 50m
2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
27 Mar
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
35h 20m
2 stops
JFK19:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£743

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
8 Mar
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 15m
1 stop
CPT06:00Cape Town Intl
14 Mar
CPT14:20Cape Town Intl
23h 15m
1 stop
JFK07:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
£788
Kenya Airways
8 Mar
JFK13:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 15m
1 stop
CPT06:00Cape Town Intl
14 Mar
CPT14:20Cape Town Intl
23h 15m
1 stop
JFK07:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
£790

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Customise 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 279,928 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

20:55-13:00

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

13:50-20:00

2 stops60h 10m

£734

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/4

22:00-13:00

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

15:25-20:00

2 stops58h 35m

£740

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

21:55-13:45

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

14:35-19:55

2 stops35h 20m

£743

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

22:00-14:35

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

13:50-20:00

2 stops60h 10m

£771

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

21:55-13:45

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

14:35-19:55

2 stops35h 20m

£780

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

13:45-06:00

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

14:20-07:35

1 stop23h 15m

£783

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

14:20-07:35

1 stop23h 15m

£788

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

14:20-07:35

1 stop23h 15m

£790

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/4

22:00-13:00

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

13:50-20:00

2 stops36h 10m

£799

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

14:20-07:35

1 stop23h 15m

£814

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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 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 aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport during May instead. Flights to Cape Town in May, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around £875.

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 £1,024 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 £828 on momondo.

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 32% 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

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Fastest flight time

33h 05m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 33h 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. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 33h 05m.

  • 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 were last updated today.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify 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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