Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from R7 778

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
Dec 26 — Jan 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R24 420

One-way from

R7 778

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R21 660
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 9/1-24/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 15m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 55m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R9 389 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 409 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 November 2025.

Sat 29/1116:25JFK - CPT
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1214:25CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R24 471
Thu 27/1110:50JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 25mDelta
Sat 6/128:00CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 15mDelta
Deal found 24/11R24 713
Fri 28/1118:05JFK - CPT
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1223:25CPT - JFK
1 stop38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R24 730
Wed 31/1220:05JFK - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 31/316:40CPT - JFK
1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/11R24 747
Tue 2/120:20JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 22/1217:15CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/11R24 799
Sat 29/110:30JFK - CPT
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1214:25CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R24 937
Sat 29/1120:05JFK - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/1217:15CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/11R24 989
Sun 30/1112:28JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 47mDelta
Thu 4/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 23mDelta
Deal found 25/11R25 023
Thu 4/1212:50JFK - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/1217:15CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/11R25 058
Sun 7/1221:40JFK - CPT
2 stops31h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 14/1220:35CPT - JFK
1 stop32h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11R25 075
Sun 28/1213:45JFK - CPT
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/114:25CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R25 092

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Price

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/2

21:00-7:40

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

20:10-13:05

1 stop23h 55m

R24 506

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

1:20-12:40

2 stops28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/2

12:35-15:00

1 stop33h 25m

R24 506

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/1

10:20-21:55

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

23:45-21:27

2 stops28h 42m

R25 609

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

1:00-5:50

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

23:45-15:45

1 stop23h 00m

R25 868

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/12

18:30-5:50

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

21:30-20:22

1 stop29h 52m

R27 386

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/12

18:00-12:05

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/12

20:50-12:15

1 stop22h 25m

R28 800

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/1

8:20-12:05

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/1

20:50-15:59

1 stop26h 09m

R28 955

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 15/12

17:46-5:50

2 stops29h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

8:00-11:30

1 stop34h 30m

R29 386

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 15/12

21:30-5:50

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

7:55-10:45

1 stop33h 50m

R32 059

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

1:00-5:50

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

23:45-22:28

2 stops29h 43m

R32 801

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R15 659). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R24 816). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 79% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 26 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Food

6,3

Overall

6,7

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

Boarding

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Food

6,3

Overall

6,7

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. 1 airline have flights to Cape Town Intl from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town can take about 27h 40m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R24 506. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Cape Town is about 12551 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways (R16 762), offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town. You may be able to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town for 27% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R15 659). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R24 816). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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