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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from C$ 588

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Kenya Airways Logo
12:45 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.JFK-CPT
41h 50m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 p.m. - 6:35 a.m.CPT-JFK
23h 10m2 stops
C$ 1,462Kenya Airways
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Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
British Airways Logo
11:20 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.JFK-CPT
25h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:55 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.CPT-JFK
29h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,487British Airways
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Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
American Airlines Logo
5:30 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.JFK-CPT
31h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:55 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.CPT-JFK
28h 05m1 stop
C$ 1,488American Airlines
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Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
Logo
12:45 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.JFK-CPT
34h 15m1 stop
Logo
12:30 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.CPT-JFK
34h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,489
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Sun, 2 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
6:20 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.JFK-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.CPT-JFK
34h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,510Norse Atlantic UK
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Wed, 15 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
6:20 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.JFK-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
12:30 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.CPT-JFK
21h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,516Norse Atlantic UK
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Sat, 4 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:40 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.JFK-CPT
33h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.CPT-JFK
31h 30m1 stop
C$ 1,527Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 3 Nov - Fri, 7 Nov
Logo
12:45 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.JFK-CPT
34h 15m1 stop
Logo
6:55 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.CPT-JFK
27h 05m1 stop
C$ 1,543
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Sun, 2 Nov - Fri, 7 Nov
American Airlines Logo
5:30 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.JFK-CPT
31h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:10 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.CPT-JFK
21h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,559American Airlines
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Sun, 2 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:40 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.JFK-CPT
33h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.CPT-JFK
36h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,610Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 3 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov

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

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
24 Sep
JFK10:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 45m
2 stops
CPT1:45 p.m.Cape Town Intl
6 Oct
CPT5:25 p.m.Cape Town Intl
56h 35m
3 stops
JFK8:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,789
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Ethiopian Air
24 Sep
JFK10:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 45m
2 stops
CPT1:45 p.m.Cape Town Intl
6 Oct
CPT5:25 p.m.Cape Town Intl
56h 35m
3 stops
JFK8:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,952
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Ethiopian Air
19 Sep
JFK10:55 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
43h 15m
2 stops
CPT12:10 p.m.Cape Town Intl
30 Sep
CPT5:25 p.m.Cape Town Intl
32h 35m
3 stops
JFK8:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 3,019
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British Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
3 Nov
JFK11:20 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
CPT8:05 a.m.Cape Town Intl
9 Nov
CPT6:55 p.m.Cape Town Intl
29h 20m
1 stop
JFK5:15 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,487
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British Airways
2 Nov
JFK9:35 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
CPT8:05 a.m.Cape Town Intl
9 Nov
CPT6:55 p.m.Cape Town Intl
29h 20m
1 stop
JFK5:15 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,556
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British Airways
25 Oct
JFK12:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
CPT8:05 a.m.Cape Town Intl
23 Nov
CPT6:55 p.m.Cape Town Intl
33h 10m
1 stop
JFK9:05 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,603
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

12:45 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

2:25 p.m.-6:35 a.m.

2 stops23h 10m

C$ 1,462

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

11:20 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

6:55 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop29h 20m

C$ 1,487

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

5:30 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

2 stops31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

6:55 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop28h 05m

C$ 1,488

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/11

12:45 p.m.-6:00 a.m.

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

12:30 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop34h 25m

C$ 1,489

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/10

6:20 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

12:30 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop34h 25m

C$ 1,510

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/10

6:20 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/10

12:30 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop21h 25m

C$ 1,516

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

7:40 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop31h 30m

C$ 1,527

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/11

12:45 p.m.-6:00 a.m.

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

6:55 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop27h 05m

C$ 1,543

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/11

5:30 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

2 stops31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

10:10 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop21h 25m

C$ 1,559

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

7:40 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

5:15 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop36h 10m

C$ 1,610

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with most prices found around C$ 1,433. If you’re not able to fly to Cape Town in March, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town during February average around C$ 1,481.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

At noon 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 C$ 1,494. Flying to Cape Town at noon 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 C$ 1,885 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 C$ 1,892 when searching weeks out. 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 C$ 1,599 on momondo.

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

As of September 2025, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 47% 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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  • How far is New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl is 12536.9 km. 21h 05m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • 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 refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, 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 travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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