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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from £313

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 17/11. 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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British Airways Logo
23:20 - 08:05JFK-CPT
25h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 17:15CPT-JFK
29h 20m1 stop
£792British Airways
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Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
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18:20 - 22:00JFK-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
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12:30 - 15:55CPT-JFK
34h 25m1 stop
£804Norse Atlantic UK
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Wed, 15 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
18:20 - 22:00JFK-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
00:30 - 15:55CPT-JFK
21h 25m1 stop
£807Norse Atlantic UK
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Sat, 4 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
18:05 - 10:00JFK-CPT
32h 55m1 stop
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 - 15:55CPT-JFK
34h 25m1 stop
£812Norse Atlantic UK
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Sun, 11 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:40 - 11:50JFK-CPT
33h 10m1 stop
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17:15 - 17:45CPT-JFK
31h 30m1 stop
£813Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 3 Nov - Fri, 7 Nov
British Airways Logo
21:35 - 08:05JFK-CPT
27h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 17:15CPT-JFK
29h 20m1 stop
£829British Airways
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Sun, 2 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
18:05 - 06:45JFK-CPT
29h 40m1 stop
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 - 15:55CPT-JFK
34h 25m1 stop
£838Norse Atlantic UK
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Mon, 12 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
18:20 - 21:45JFK-CPT
21h 25m1 stop
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
23:55 - 15:55CPT-JFK
22h 00m1 stop
£838Norse Atlantic UK
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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:40 - 11:50JFK-CPT
33h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 22:25CPT-JFK
36h 10m1 stop
£857Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 3 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
Delta Logo
16:30 - 21:30JFK-CPT
23h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:30 - 17:43CPT-JFK
27h 13m1 stop
£1,023Delta
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Thu, 16 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov

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
24 Sept
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 45m
2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
6 Oct
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
56h 35m
3 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,486
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Ethiopian Air
24 Sept
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 45m
2 stops
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
6 Oct
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
56h 35m
3 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,573
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Ethiopian Air
19 Sept
JFK10:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
43h 15m
2 stops
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
30 Sept
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
32h 35m
3 stops
JFK20:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,608
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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
3 Nov
JFK23:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
CPT08:05Cape Town Intl
9 Nov
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
29h 20m
1 stop
JFK17:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
£792
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British Airways
2 Nov
JFK21:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
CPT08:05Cape Town Intl
9 Nov
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
29h 20m
1 stop
JFK17:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
£829
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British Airways
25 Oct
JFK00:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
CPT08:05Cape Town Intl
23 Nov
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
33h 10m
1 stop
JFK21:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
£854
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

23:20-08:05

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

18:55-17:15

1 stop29h 20m

£792

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/10

18:20-22:00

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

12:30-15:55

1 stop34h 25m

£804

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/10

18:20-22:00

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/10

00:30-15:55

1 stop21h 25m

£807

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

18:05-10:00

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

12:30-15:55

1 stop34h 25m

£812

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

19:40-11:50

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

17:15-17:45

1 stop31h 30m

£813

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/11

21:35-08:05

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

18:55-17:15

1 stop29h 20m

£829

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

18:05-06:45

1 stop29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

12:30-15:55

1 stop34h 25m

£838

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/10

18:20-21:45

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/10

23:55-15:55

1 stop22h 00m

£838

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

19:40-11:50

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

17:15-22:25

1 stop36h 10m

£857

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/10

16:30-21:30

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

21:30-17:43

1 stop27h 13m

£1,023

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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 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 £789.

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 £907. Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around £1,158. 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 £837. 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 £1,242 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 £1,008 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 £852 on momondo.

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

As of September 2025, 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

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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  • 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 21h 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.

Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Stellenbosch
Franschhoek
Hermanus
Gordon's Bay
Somerset West
Simon's Town
Paarl

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Can I find flights from New York to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from New York to Cape Town with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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