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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from C$ 882

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 7/5. 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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Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
39h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
32h 30m
2 stops
C$ 1,771Multiple Airlines
Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
38h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
32h 30m
2 stops
C$ 1,782Multiple Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Fri, 15 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
39h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 p.m. - 8:35 a.m.
CPT
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JFK
42h 10m
2 stops
C$ 1,798Multiple Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 p.m. - 9:20 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
26h 20m
1 stop
C$ 1,802Multiple Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
34h 35m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:25 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
58h 35m
2 stops
C$ 1,817Ethiopian Air
Sat, 9 May - Thu, 14 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
37h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
32h 30m
2 stops
C$ 1,837Multiple Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
33h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:25 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
34h 35m
2 stops
C$ 1,920Ethiopian Air
Sat, 18 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 a.m. - 7:35 a.m.
CPT
-
JFK
55h 30m
2 stops
C$ 1,979Multiple Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
33h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:25 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
34h 35m
2 stops
C$ 2,040Ethiopian Air
Mon, 20 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
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6:20 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.
JFK
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CPT
32h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 p.m. - 9:20 a.m.
CPT
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JFK
26h 20m
1 stop
C$ 2,044Multiple Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr

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

Our best Emirates deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Emirates
7 Apr
JFK11:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
35h 40m
1 stop
CPT4:40 p.m.Cape Town Intl
21 Apr
CPT6:25 p.m.Cape Town Intl
44h 25m
1 stop
JFK8:50 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,062
Emirates
5 Apr
JFK11:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 20m
1 stop
CPT4:40 p.m.Cape Town Intl
20 Apr
CPT6:25 p.m.Cape Town Intl
30h 30m
2 stops
JFK6:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,071
Emirates
1 Apr
JFK11:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 20m
1 stop
CPT4:40 p.m.Cape Town Intl
14 Apr
CPT6:25 p.m.Cape Town Intl
30h 30m
2 stops
JFK6:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,093

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

Our best JetBlue deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
JetBlue
1 Apr
JFK10:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
CPT10:15 a.m.Cape Town Intl
11 Apr
CPT1:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
25h 35m
1 stop
JFK8:50 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,106
JetBlue
2 Apr
JFK11:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 55m
1 stop
CPT5:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
11 Apr
CPT1:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
25h 35m
1 stop
JFK8:50 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,185
JetBlue
1 Apr
JFK1:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
CPT10:15 a.m.Cape Town Intl
11 Apr
CPT1:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
25h 35m
1 stop
JFK8:50 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 2,198

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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/4

9:30 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

2 stops39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

6:05 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops32h 30m

C$ 1,771

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/4

10:20 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

6:05 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops32h 30m

C$ 1,782

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/4

10:20 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

8:25 p.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops42h 10m

C$ 1,798

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/4

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

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

1:00 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop26h 20m

C$ 1,802

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

10:00 p.m.-2:35 p.m.

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

3:25 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

2 stops58h 35m

C$ 1,817

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/4

10:20 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

2 stops37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

6:05 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops32h 30m

C$ 1,837

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/4

10:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

3:25 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

2 stops34h 35m

C$ 1,920

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/4

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

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

6:05 a.m.-7:35 a.m.

2 stops55h 30m

C$ 1,979

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/4

10:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

3:25 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

2 stops34h 35m

C$ 2,040
Quickest round-trip

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/4

6:20 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

1:00 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop26h 20m

C$ 2,044

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of April 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$ 1,539. If you’re not able to fly to Cape Town in April, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town during May average around C$ 1,637.

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$ 1,928 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$ 1,554 on momondo.

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

As of March 2026, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

29h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 29h 25m
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. 29h 25m 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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