Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from £484

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
08:10 - 12:05
JFK
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CPT
20h 55m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:00 - 19:30
CPT
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JFK
28h 30m
1 stop
£738Virgin Atlantic
Fri, 4 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:10 - 10:35
JFK
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CPT
19h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:15 - 12:15
CPT
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JFK
29h 00m
2 stops
£767Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:35
JFK
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CPT
40h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 06:35
CPT
-
JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
£878Kenya Airways
Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 13:35
JFK
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CPT
40h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:55 - 15:00
CPT
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JFK
27h 05m
1 stop
£879Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:35
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 07:35
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
£891Kenya Airways
Sat, 5 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 13:00
JFK
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CPT
33h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 20:00
CPT
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JFK
34h 50m
2 stops
£929Ethiopian Air
Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 14:10
JFK
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CPT
34h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 19:55
CPT
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JFK
34h 30m
2 stops
£959Ethiopian Air
Wed, 21 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 14:10
JFK
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CPT
34h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 19:55
CPT
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JFK
34h 30m
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£960Ethiopian Air
Wed, 21 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:10 - 19:45
JFK
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CPT
28h 35m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:55
CPT
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JFK
31h 55m
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£975Multiple Airlines
Thu, 17 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:00 - 13:00
JFK
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CPT
33h 00m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 20:00
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JFK
34h 50m
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£982Ethiopian Air
Mon, 12 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

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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
3 Nov
JFK21:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 50m
1 stop
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
10 Nov
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
24h 35m
1 stop
JFK10:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,135
Turkish Airlines
14 Oct
JFK19:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
28 Oct
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
JFK19:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,154
Turkish Airlines
2 Sept
JFK19:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
30 Nov
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
24h 35m
1 stop
JFK10:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,162

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

Our best Etihad Airways deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Etihad Airways
10 Sept
JFK15:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 25m
2 stops
CPT14:10Cape Town Intl
2 Oct
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
32h 10m
2 stops
JFK16:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,193
Etihad Airways
20 Oct
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 50m
2 stops
CPT14:10Cape Town Intl
30 Oct
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
49h 10m
2 stops
JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,212
Etihad Airways
5 Dec
JFK15:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
63h 00m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
17 Dec
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
49h 10m
2 stops
JFK08:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,223

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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/12

08:10-12:05

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/12

22:00-19:30

1 stop28h 30m

£738
Fastest return journey

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/12

08:10-10:35

1 stop19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/12

14:15-12:15

2 stops29h 00m

£767

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/11

13:45-13:35

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

14:25-06:35

2 stops23h 10m

£878

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/11

13:45-13:35

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

18:55-15:00

1 stop27h 05m

£879

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

14:25-07:35

2 stops23h 10m

£891

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 21/9

22:00-13:00

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

15:10-20:00

2 stops34h 50m

£928

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/10

22:00-14:10

2 stops34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

15:25-19:55

2 stops34h 30m

£959

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/10

22:00-14:10

2 stops34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

15:25-19:55

2 stops34h 30m

£960

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/12

08:10-19:45

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/1

22:00-22:55

1 stop31h 55m

£975

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/10

22:00-13:00

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

15:10-20:00

2 stops34h 50m

£982

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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 October, then book flights to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport during September instead. Flights to Cape Town in September, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around £928.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 £1,137 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 £851 on momondo.

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

As of June 2026, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 47% 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

40h 50m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 40h 50m
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.

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

  • 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 40h 50m.

  • 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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