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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from R8 098

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 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
Aug 8 — Aug 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 July 2026.

Tue 1/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 15/97:20
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop30h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/7R17 651
Fri 25/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1013:15
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7R17 946
Sun 6/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 10/914:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/7R18 044
Wed 4/1113:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/1112:35
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R18 060
Fri 25/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 29/914:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/7R18 076
Mon 2/1113:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 21/1114:20
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop23h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/7R18 125
Tue 1/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 8/914:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/7R18 142
Sun 20/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/919:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop43h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7R18 224
Sun 13/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/919:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R18 289
Sun 8/1113:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1118:55
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R18 338

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Round-trip from

R17 651

One-way from

R8 098

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R30 771
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 1/9-15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 05m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 18/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 15m total
  • New York to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 393 potential savings vs. average return price).
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 21/9

22:00-14:10

2 stops34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

15:10-20:00

2 stops34h 50m

R20 432

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

0:20-12:05

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

17:20-22:25

1 stop36h 05m

R24 931

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/11

21:15-12:05

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

17:20-10:55

1 stop24h 35m

R24 931

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/10

16:00-13:00

2 stops63h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

15:25-8:00

2 stops47h 35m

R25 765

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

20:15-12:05

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/12

14:00-10:55

2 stops27h 55m

R26 338

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/11

22:20-11:40

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

13:40-13:55

1 stop31h 15m

R26 370

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/11

22:20-11:40

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

20:00-18:55

2 stops29h 55m

R26 370

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 13/9

22:20-11:30

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

9:00-18:55

3 stops39h 55m

R26 616

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/10

21:15-12:05

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

14:00-18:20

2 stops35h 20m

R26 828
Fastest return journey

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/8

8:40-17:50

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/8

20:05-13:15

1 stop23h 10m

R28 235

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

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 72 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R19 581). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 771). 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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  • 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. 0 airlines 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 28h 45m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R24 931. 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town?

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R19 581). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 771). 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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