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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from C$ 1,234

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Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.
JFK
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CPT
40h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
36h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,894Turkish Airlines
Tue, 13 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:55 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
33h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
36h 05m2 stops
C$ 1,907Ethiopian Air
Thu, 29 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.
JFK
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CPT
40h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
36h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,916Turkish Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
Delta Logo
10:20 a.m. - 9:55 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
28h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.
CPT
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JFK
20h 45m1 stop
C$ 1,921Delta
Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.
JFK
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CPT
32h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
36h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,922Turkish Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.
JFK
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CPT
40h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
31h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,923Turkish Airlines
Wed, 11 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Delta Logo
5:25 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
18h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
28h 00m1 stop
C$ 1,926Delta
Wed, 31 Dec - Sun, 18 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.
JFK
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CPT
40h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 11:05 a.m.
CPT
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JFK
24h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,930Turkish Airlines
Tue, 10 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:55 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
33h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
36h 05m2 stops
C$ 1,932Ethiopian Air
Thu, 29 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb
Delta Logo
5:25 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
18h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:05 p.m. - 11:17 a.m.
CPT
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JFK
21h 12m1 stop
C$ 1,933Delta
Wed, 31 Dec - Tue, 31 Mar

Turkish Airlines flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
13 Jan
JFK12:50 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
30 Jan
CPT5:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
36h 10m
1 stop
JFK10:25 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,894
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Turkish Airlines
15 Jan
JFK12:50 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
29 Jan
CPT5:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
36h 10m
1 stop
JFK10:25 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,916
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Turkish Airlines
18 Jan
JFK8:05 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:50 a.m.Cape Town Intl
30 Jan
CPT5:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
36h 10m
1 stop
JFK10:25 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,922
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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
29 Jan
JFK8:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 05m
2 stops
CPT1:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
14 Feb
CPT1:50 p.m.Cape Town Intl
36h 05m
2 stops
JFK6:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,907
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Ethiopian Air
29 Jan
JFK8:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 05m
2 stops
CPT1:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
10 Feb
CPT1:50 p.m.Cape Town Intl
36h 05m
2 stops
JFK6:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,932
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Ethiopian Air
22 Feb
JFK8:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 40m
2 stops
CPT2:35 p.m.Cape Town Intl
14 Mar
CPT1:50 p.m.Cape Town Intl
36h 05m
2 stops
JFK7:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,001
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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/1

12:50 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

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

1 stop36h 10m

C$ 1,894

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

8:55 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

1:50 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops36h 05m

C$ 1,907

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/1

12:50 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

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

1 stop36h 10m

C$ 1,916

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/2

10:20 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

9:30 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop20h 45m

C$ 1,921

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/1

8:05 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

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

1 stop36h 10m

C$ 1,922

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/2

12:50 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

5:15 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

1 stop31h 55m

C$ 1,923

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

5:25 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

9:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

1 stop28h 00m

C$ 1,926

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/2

12:50 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/2

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

1 stop24h 50m

C$ 1,930

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

8:55 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

1:50 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops36h 05m

C$ 1,932

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

5:25 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

8:05 p.m.-11:17 a.m.

1 stop21h 12m

C$ 1,933

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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$ 1,429. 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$ 1,476.

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$ 1,487. 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$ 2,078 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$ 1,843 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$ 1,609 on momondo.

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

As of December 2025, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 3% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

41h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 41h 55m
There are no direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes 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. 41h 55m 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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