Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from R8 632

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
May 30 — Jun 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 30 April 2026.

Mon 28/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1016:35
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R20 446
Sun 3/522:05
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/514:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R20 463
Thu 10/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1014:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R20 479
Sun 18/1013:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Kenya Airways
Thu 19/1114:25
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 29/4R20 529
Wed 26/813:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/1215:20
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R20 546
Tue 1/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Kenya Airways
Sat 12/914:20
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop23h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R20 596
Thu 19/110:20
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop28h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/1117:15
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/4R20 629
Sat 5/90:25
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/916:35
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4R20 729
Tue 1/919:00
JFK
-
CPT
3 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/914:20
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R20 746
Wed 9/919:00
JFK
-
CPT
3 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/914:20
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R20 763
Wed 30/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/1015:20
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R20 813

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Round-trip from

R20 446

One-way from

R8 632

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R19 746
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 28/9-5/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 10m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • New York to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R11 666 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 113 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

22:05-9:45

2 stops29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

19:30-22:30

1 stop33h 00m

R23 279

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/6

23:25-13:10

2 stops31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

9:00-15:10

2 stops36h 10m

R25 895

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

22:05-9:45

2 stops29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

19:30-16:40

1 stop27h 10m

R25 912

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

22:20-16:40

2 stops36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

18:25-18:55

2 stops30h 30m

R26 862

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/7

23:00-19:55

2 stops38h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/7

13:15-8:50

1 stop25h 35m

R27 628

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/8

15:40-17:50

1 stop20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/8

20:05-23:09

1 stop33h 04m

R28 011

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 22/5

22:05-9:45

2 stops29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

19:30-22:30

1 stop33h 00m

R29 094

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/7

23:00-14:35

2 stops57h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/8

18:25-8:50

1 stop44h 25m

R29 294
Fastest return journey

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 21/6

19:10-21:25

1 stop20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

23:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R30 644

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 26/5

22:30-21:25

1 stop40h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

23:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R30 811

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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 82 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, April 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 746). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R29 411). 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 29h 40m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R23 279. 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?

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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, April 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 746). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R29 411). 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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