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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town from C$ 655

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Ethiopian Air Logo
8:55 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
33h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
60h 10m
2 stops
C$ 1,364Ethiopian Air
Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 13 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
1:50 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
60h 10m
2 stops
C$ 1,374Ethiopian Air
Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:55 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
33h 50m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
35h 20m
2 stops
C$ 1,380Ethiopian Air
Mon, 16 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
34h 35m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
60h 10m
2 stops
C$ 1,432Ethiopian Air
Sat, 9 May - Thu, 14 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:55 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
33h 50m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
35h 20m
2 stops
C$ 1,448Ethiopian Air
Sat, 14 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
33h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
36h 10m
2 stops
C$ 1,484Ethiopian Air
Wed, 1 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:55 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
JFK
-
CPT
33h 50m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
35h 20m
2 stops
C$ 1,529Ethiopian Air
Sat, 14 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:55 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
34h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.
CPT
-
JFK
35h 35m
2 stops
C$ 1,546Ethiopian Air
Sun, 15 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
33h 00m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
36h 10m
2 stops
C$ 1,575Ethiopian Air
Wed, 1 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:55 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
JFK
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CPT
33h 50m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CPT
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JFK
36h 10m
2 stops
C$ 1,587Ethiopian Air
Sat, 14 Mar - Fri, 10 Apr

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
26 Feb
JFK8:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 05m
2 stops
CPT1:00 p.m.Cape Town Intl
13 Apr
CPT1:50 p.m.Cape Town Intl
60h 10m
2 stops
JFK8:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,364
Ethiopian Air
13 Apr
JFK10:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 35m
2 stops
CPT2:35 p.m.Cape Town Intl
4 May
CPT1:50 p.m.Cape Town Intl
60h 10m
2 stops
JFK8:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,374
Ethiopian Air
16 Mar
JFK9:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 50m
2 stops
CPT1:45 p.m.Cape Town Intl
27 Mar
CPT2:35 p.m.Cape Town Intl
35h 20m
2 stops
JFK7:55 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,380

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

Our best Delta deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
22 Feb
JFK3:15 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
CPT7:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
9 Mar
CPT9:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl
22h 47m
1 stop
JFK2:17 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,834
Delta
25 Feb
JFK4:40 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
CPT7:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
5 Mar
CPT9:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl
23h 49m
1 stop
JFK2:19 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,845
Delta
5 Mar
JFK4:40 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
CPT7:15 p.m.Cape Town Intl
13 Mar
CPT9:30 p.m.Cape Town Intl
33h 15m
1 stop
JFK12:45 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,854

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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

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

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

1:50 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

2 stops60h 10m

C$ 1,364

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

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

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

1:50 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

2 stops60h 10m

C$ 1,374

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

9:55 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

2:35 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

2 stops35h 20m

C$ 1,380

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

1:50 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

2 stops60h 10m

C$ 1,432

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

9:55 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

2:35 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

2 stops35h 20m

C$ 1,448

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/4

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

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

1:50 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

2 stops36h 10m

C$ 1,484

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

9:55 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

2:35 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

2 stops35h 20m

C$ 1,529

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

9:55 p.m.-2:35 p.m.

2 stops34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

2:35 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops35h 35m

C$ 1,546

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/4

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

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

1:50 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

2 stops36h 10m

C$ 1,575

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

9:55 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

1:50 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

2 stops36h 10m

C$ 1,587

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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$ 1,527. 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$ 1,625.

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$ 1,902 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$ 1,538 on momondo.

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

As of February 2026, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 32% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

34h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 34h 15m
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. 34h 15m 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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