$482+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
Dec 6 — Dec 131
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape TownExplore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:55 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/143:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops34h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,337
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/88:05 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 12/156:55 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops26h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/5![British Airways logo]()
$1,339
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/51:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways
Sun 12/142:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/5![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,341
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:05 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 12/176:55 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops25h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/4![British Airways logo]()
$1,345
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/223:20 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/177:30 amCPT - JFK
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,347
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/229:35 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 11/266:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops31h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/6![British Airways logo]()
$1,348
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:05 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/265:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,349
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/164:25 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop22h 40mSWISS
Mon 11/2411:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop24h 05mSWISS
Deal found 11/6![SWISS logo]()
$1,350
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/11:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 12/162:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/5![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:05 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/16:30 amCPT - JFK
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/231:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/110:25 amCPT - JFK
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,353
Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 6, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,337 (Ovago) |
One-way from | $482 (oojo) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,249 |
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 11/22
9:35 pm-10:20 am
1 stop29h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/26
6:25 pm-6:40 pm
2 stops31h 15m
$1,348
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 12/5
10:08 am-9:55 pm
2 stops28h 47m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 12/12
8:00 am-11:30 am
1 stop34h 30m
$1,524
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 12/5
5:32 pm-6:10 am
2 stops29h 38m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 1/13
11:45 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop23h 00m
$1,524
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 12/10
9:00 pm-7:40 am
2 stops51h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 1/31
9:30 am-3:40 pm
1 stop37h 10m
$1,535
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 12/13
9:00 pm-7:40 am
2 stops51h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 1/27
9:30 am-10:39 pm
2 stops44h 09m
$1,550
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 12/13
9:00 pm-7:40 am
2 stops51h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 1/29
9:30 am-1:05 pm
2 stops34h 35m
$1,552
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 11/20
1:00 am-5:50 am
1 stop21h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 11/28
8:00 am-1:10 pm
1 stop36h 10m
$1,553
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 12/6
8:05 am-12:10 pm
1 stop21h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 12/14
8:35 pm-11:20 am
1 stop21h 45m
$1,565
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 1/1
10:40 am-11:40 am
1 stop42h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 1/21
3:20 pm-6:55 pm
3 stops58h 35m
$1,597
New YorkCape Town
JFK - CPT
JFKCPT
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 1/2
10:30 pm-5:50 am
1 stop24h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 1/28
11:45 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop23h 00m
$1,605
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 29 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $908). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,439). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.
When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via London (LGW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 35m.
What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via London (LGW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LGW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 58m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated November 6, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, such as Delta, KLM, and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
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Top 8 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town
Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 6, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$908 | Average$1,386 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$945 | Average$1,064 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$950 | Average$1,046 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$979 | Average$1,268 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,273 | Average$1,545 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,362 | Average$1,592 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,382 | Average$1,702 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,386 | Average$1,516 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |