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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from C$ 651

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town departing on 27/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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6:05 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.JFK-CPT
29h 40m1 stop
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12:30 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.CPT-JFK
34h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,240Norse Atlantic UK
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Mon, 24 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
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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$ 1,284Norse Atlantic UK
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Sat, 11 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
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6:20 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.JFK-CPT
20h 35m1 stop
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12:30 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.CPT-JFK
34h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,299Norse Atlantic UK
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Fri, 10 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
6:20 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.JFK-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
11:45 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.CPT-JFK
22h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,327Norse Atlantic UK
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Sat, 11 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
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8:40 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.JFK-CPT
33h 10m1 stop
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5:15 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.CPT-JFK
36h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,344Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 28 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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1:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.JFK-CPT
28h 30m1 stop
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5:15 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.CPT-JFK
36h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,357Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 26 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:40 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.JFK-CPT
33h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 11:05 a.m.CPT-JFK
24h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,370Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 28 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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8:05 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.JFK-CPT
33h 05m1 stop
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8:55 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.CPT-JFK
27h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,399British Airways
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Mon, 5 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
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8:05 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.JFK-CPT
21h 05m1 stop
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8:35 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.CPT-JFK
32h 30m1 stop
C$ 1,400British Airways
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Sun, 9 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
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6:50 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.JFK-CPT
30h 15m1 stop
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8:35 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.CPT-JFK
26h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,401British Airways
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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
5 Jan
JFK8:05 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 05m
1 stop
CPT12:10 p.m.Cape Town Intl
20 Jan
CPT8:55 p.m.Cape Town Intl
27h 20m
1 stop
JFK5:15 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,399
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British Airways
9 Nov
JFK8:05 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 05m
1 stop
CPT12:10 p.m.Cape Town Intl
26 Nov
CPT8:35 p.m.Cape Town Intl
32h 30m
1 stop
JFK10:05 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,400
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British Airways
28 Nov
JFK6:50 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
CPT8:05 a.m.Cape Town Intl
8 Dec
CPT8:35 p.m.Cape Town Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JFK4:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,401
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Norse Atlantic UK flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

Our best Norse Atlantic UK deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Norse Atlantic UK
24 Nov
JFK6:05 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 40m
1 stop
CPT6:45 a.m.Cape Town Intl
1 Dec
CPT12:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl
34h 25m
1 stop
JFK3:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,240
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Norse Atlantic UK
11 Oct
JFK6:20 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
4 Nov
CPT12:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl
34h 25m
1 stop
JFK3:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,284
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Norse Atlantic UK
10 Oct
JFK6:20 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 35m
1 stop
CPT8:55 p.m.Cape Town Intl
4 Nov
CPT12:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl
34h 25m
1 stop
JFK3:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,299
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 96,600 searches. Data last updated 31 July 2025.
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/11

6:05 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

1 stop29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

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

1 stop34h 25m

C$ 1,240

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/10

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

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

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

1 stop34h 25m

C$ 1,284

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/10

6:20 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

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

1 stop34h 25m

C$ 1,299

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/10

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

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

11:45 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop22h 10m

C$ 1,327

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/10

8:40 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

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

1 stop36h 10m

C$ 1,344

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/10

1:20 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

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

1 stop36h 10m

C$ 1,357

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/10

8:40 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

5:15 p.m.-11:05 a.m.

1 stop24h 50m

C$ 1,370

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/1

8:05 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

8:55 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop27h 20m

C$ 1,399

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/11

8:05 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

8:35 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop32h 30m

C$ 1,400

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

6:50 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

1 stop30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

8:35 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop26h 25m

C$ 1,401

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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$ 1,415. 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$ 1,466.

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$ 1,489. 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$ 1,879 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$ 1,912 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$ 1,452 on momondo.

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

As of July 2025, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 12% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found

C$ 651

Fastest flight time

20h 35m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is C$ 651. The best round-trip flight deal from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,240.
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 20h 35m
There are no direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)
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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. 20h 35m 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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