Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from £357

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18:20 - 22:00JFK-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
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12:30 - 15:55CPT-JFK
34h 25m1 stop
£704Norse Atlantic UK
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18:20 - 20:55JFK-CPT
20h 35m1 stop
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12:30 - 15:55CPT-JFK
34h 25m1 stop
£712Norse Atlantic UK
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18:20 - 22:00JFK-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
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23:45 - 15:55CPT-JFK
22h 10m1 stop
£727Norse Atlantic UK
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la, 11 loka - ma, 20 loka
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18:20 - 20:55JFK-CPT
20h 35m1 stop
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23:45 - 15:55CPT-JFK
22h 10m1 stop
£745Norse Atlantic UK
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pe, 3 loka - ma, 13 loka
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20:40 - 11:50JFK-CPT
33h 10m1 stop
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17:15 - 11:05CPT-JFK
24h 50m1 stop
£750Turkish Airlines
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ti, 28 loka - to, 6 marras
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01:20 - 11:50JFK-CPT
28h 30m1 stop
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17:15 - 11:05CPT-JFK
24h 50m1 stop
£758Turkish Airlines
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la, 25 loka - to, 6 marras
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20:05 - 12:10JFK-CPT
33h 05m1 stop
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22:00 - 14:20CPT-JFK
23h 20m1 stop
£766British Airways
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22:35 - 08:05JFK-CPT
27h 30m1 stop
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20:35 - 17:15CPT-JFK
27h 40m1 stop
£767British Airways
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British Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
5 Jan
JFK20:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 05m
1 stop
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
22 Jan
CPT22:00Cape Town Intl
23h 20m
1 stop
JFK14:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
British Airways
25 Oct
JFK22:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
CPT08:05Cape Town Intl
2 Nov
CPT20:35Cape Town Intl
27h 40m
1 stop
JFK17:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
British Airways
6 Jan
JFK20:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:20Cape Town Intl
24 Jan
CPT22:00Cape Town Intl
23h 20m
1 stop
JFK14:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

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
28 Oct
JFK20:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
6 Nov
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
JFK11:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
25 Oct
JFK01:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
6 Nov
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
JFK11:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
Turkish Airlines
17 Aug
JFK06:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
19 Sept
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
JFK22:40New York John F Kennedy Intl

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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

la 11/10

18:20-22:00

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

ti 4/11

12:30-15:55

1 stop34h 25m

£704

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

pe 10/10

18:20-20:55

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

ti 4/11

12:30-15:55

1 stop34h 25m

£712

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

la 11/10

18:20-22:00

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

ma 20/10

23:45-15:55

1 stop22h 10m

£727

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

pe 3/10

18:20-20:55

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

ma 13/10

23:45-15:55

1 stop22h 10m

£745

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ti 28/10

20:40-11:50

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

to 6/11

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

£750

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

la 25/10

01:20-11:50

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

to 6/11

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

£758

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ma 5/1

20:05-12:10

1 stop33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

to 22/1

22:00-14:20

1 stop23h 20m

£766

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

la 25/10

22:35-08:05

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

su 2/11

20:35-17:15

1 stop27h 40m

£767

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ke 15/10

13:45-19:45

2 stops24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

ke 22/10

07:00-07:35

2 stops54h 35m

£828

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ke 15/10

13:45-22:10

1 stop26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

ke 22/10

14:00-07:35

2 stops47h 35m

£861

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport during February instead. Flights to Cape Town in February, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around £803.

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

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £929. Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around £1,187. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town when you can find flight prices for as low as £858. Flying to Cape Town at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are £1,273 on average. Flights to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 £1,047 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 £796 on momondo.

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

As of August 2025, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 13% 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

£357

Fastest flight time

20h 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 £357. The best return flight deal from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £704.
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 20h 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. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 20h 35m.

  • 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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