Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from £733

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13:45 - 13:35
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18:25 - 07:35
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£899Multiple Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 1 May
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13:00 - 09:20
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26h 20m
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Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 1 May
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39h 05m
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06:05 - 08:35
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Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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41h 50m
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18:25 - 07:35
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£969Multiple Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Fri, 15 May
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38h 15m
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06:05 - 08:35
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£971Multiple Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Fri, 15 May
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22:20 - 19:55
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39h 35m
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20:25 - 08:35
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42h 10m
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£979Multiple Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
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34h 35m
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15:25 - 20:00
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58h 35m
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£990Ethiopian Air
Sat, 9 May - Thu, 14 May
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37h 00m
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32h 30m
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£1,001Multiple Airlines
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£1,021Qatar Airways
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Emirates flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

Our best Emirates deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Emirates
17 Apr
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 20m
1 stop
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
1 May
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
25h 35m
1 stop
JFK08:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,084
Emirates
7 Apr
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 20m
2 stops
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
21 Apr
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
44h 25m
1 stop
JFK08:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,123
Emirates
12 Aug
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 10m
2 stops
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
28 Aug
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
35h 40m
2 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,142

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

Our best Qatar Airways deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
8 May
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
15 May
CPT09:00Cape Town Intl
30h 20m
2 stops
JFK09:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,021
Qatar Airways
6 May
JFK01:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
11 May
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
26h 20m
1 stop
JFK09:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,147
Qatar Airways
9 May
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 40m
2 stops
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
13 May
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
JFK15:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
£1,154

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JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/4

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

18:25-07:35

2 stops43h 10m

£899

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/4

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

13:00-09:20

1 stop26h 20m

£933

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/4

21:30-18:35

2 stops39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

06:05-08:35

2 stops32h 30m

£965

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/5

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

18:25-07:35

2 stops43h 10m

£969

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/4

22:20-18:35

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

06:05-08:35

2 stops32h 30m

£971

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/4

22:20-19:55

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

20:25-08:35

2 stops42h 10m

£979

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

15:25-20:00

2 stops58h 35m

£990

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/4

22:20-17:20

2 stops37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

06:05-08:35

2 stops32h 30m

£1,001
Fastest return journey

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/5

18:20-21:30

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

13:00-09:20

1 stop26h 20m

£1,005

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/5

22:00-11:30

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

09:00-09:20

2 stops30h 20m

£1,021

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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 £892.

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 £1,050 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 £847 on momondo.

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

As of March 2026, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 21% 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

26h 25m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 26h 25m
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.
  • 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 26h 25m.

  • 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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