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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from £363

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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Turkish Airlines Logo
00:20 - 11:50JFK-CPT
28h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 22:25CPT-JFK
36h 10m1 stop
£987Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 18 Nov - Mon, 26 Jan
Delta Logo
15:20 - 19:15JFK-CPT
20h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:30 - 10:40CPT-JFK
20h 10m1 stop
£988Delta
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Sat, 7 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 - 11:50JFK-CPT
40h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 18:10CPT-JFK
31h 55m1 stop
£990Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 21 Nov - Tue, 27 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 12:40JFK-CPT
38h 40m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 08:20CPT-JFK
43h 45m2 stops
£1,000Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 12 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:55 - 13:45JFK-CPT
33h 50m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 18:55CPT-JFK
34h 30m2 stops
£1,012Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 19 Nov - Thu, 29 Jan
KLM Logo
01:00 - 05:50JFK-CPT
21h 50m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:45 - 16:45CPT-JFK
23h 00m1 stop
£1,020KLM
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Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:25 - 11:50JFK-CPT
29h 25m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 22:30CPT-JFK
38h 30m2 stops
£1,040Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 12 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Kenya Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:35JFK-CPT
40h 50m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 06:35CPT-JFK
23h 10m2 stops
£1,046Kenya Airways
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Sun, 14 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
20:55 - 13:45JFK-CPT
33h 50m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 18:55CPT-JFK
36h 05m2 stops
£1,050Ethiopian Air
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Sat, 22 Nov - Thu, 29 Jan
KLM Logo
01:00 - 05:50JFK-CPT
21h 50m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:45 - 15:45CPT-JFK
23h 00m1 stop
£1,059KLM
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Thu, 8 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan

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

Our best Delta deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
7 Feb
JFK15:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 55m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
20 Feb
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
20h 10m
1 stop
JFK10:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
£988
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Delta
7 Nov
JFK20:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 16m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
20 Nov
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
20h 47m
1 stop
JFK11:17New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,017
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Delta
7 Nov
JFK20:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 16m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
20 Nov
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
24h 00m
1 stop
JFK14:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,021
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SWISS flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

Our best SWISS deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
SWISS
7 Feb
JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 50m
1 stop
CPT10:50Cape Town Intl
22 Feb
CPT15:55Cape Town Intl
31h 45m
2 stops
JFK16:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,068
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SWISS
25 Nov
JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 40m
2 stops
CPT07:40Cape Town Intl
27 Jan
CPT15:55Cape Town Intl
28h 10m
2 stops
JFK13:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,086
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SWISS
3 Feb
JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 40m
2 stops
CPT07:40Cape Town Intl
13 Feb
CPT15:55Cape Town Intl
31h 45m
2 stops
JFK16:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,087
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/11

00:20-11:50

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

17:15-22:25

1 stop36h 10m

£987

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/2

15:20-19:15

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

21:30-10:40

1 stop20h 10m

£988

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/11

12:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

£990

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

15:00-12:40

2 stops38h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/2

19:35-08:20

2 stops43h 45m

£1,000

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/11

20:55-13:45

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

15:25-18:55

2 stops34h 30m

£1,012

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

01:00-05:50

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

23:45-16:45

1 stop23h 00m

£1,020

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/4

00:25-11:50

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

14:00-22:30

2 stops38h 30m

£1,040

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 14/12

13:45-13:35

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/12

14:25-06:35

2 stops23h 10m

£1,046

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/11

20:55-13:45

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

13:50-18:55

2 stops36h 05m

£1,050

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/1

01:00-05:50

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

23:45-15:45

1 stop23h 00m

£1,059

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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 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 £828.

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 £934. Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around £1,192. 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 £862. 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 evening when prices are £2,843 on average. Flights to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the evening 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 £1,027 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 £881 on momondo.

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

As of October 2025, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 10% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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 20h 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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