HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Cape Town

$511+ 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,188
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$663
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,552
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl
Search Deals
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town
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 junio 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/218:05 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/286:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,188
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sáb. 11/2211:20 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways
mar. 12/26:45 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop35h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,189
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/1412:35 amJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
lun. 11/35:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,193
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
lun. 11/1712:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops41h 50mKenya Airways
lun. 12/12:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/79:30 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines
dom. 9/146:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop27h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,195
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
dom. 11/910:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways
mié. 11/193:20 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops30h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,239
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/96:15 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop32h 35mA.P.G.
sáb. 11/1512:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop34h 50mA.P.G.
Deal found 6/10$1,247
This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/146:15 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop32h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
sáb. 11/2912:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop34h 50mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/11$1,297
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/204:25 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop33h 45mCondor
dom. 11/306:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop26h 50mCondor
Deal found 6/10$1,360
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sáb. 10/114:15 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop32h 55mSWISS
lun. 10/208:40 amCPT - JFK
1 stop34h 10mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$1,394

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.
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.

Fly from

John F Kennedy Intl

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 8/21

8:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 8/28

6:55 pm-11:10 am

1 stop22h 15m

$1,188

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 11/22

11:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 12/2

6:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$1,189

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 10/14

12:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/3

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,193

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 11/17

12:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 12/1

2:30 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 05m

$1,194

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 9/7

9:30 pm-11:00 am

2 stops31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 9/14

6:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$1,195

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 11/9

10:20 am-5:25 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/19

3:20 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$1,239

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 11/9

6:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 11/15

12:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$1,247

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 11/14

6:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 11/29

12:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$1,297

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 11/20

4:25 pm-9:10 am

1 stop33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 11/30

6:15 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$1,360

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 10/11

4:15 pm-7:10 am

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/20

8:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$1,394

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/11

Showing 1-10 of 20 results
1
2

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

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 June 9, 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 86 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 junio 12, 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 45% 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 junio 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from New York to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl per day from 8 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Kenya Airways, at $1,194, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Kenya Airways is 13% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $788. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and SWISS, as they are both options that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Book flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Stellenbosch
Gordon's Bay
Hermanus
Wellington
Somerset West
Simon's Town

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Newark to OR Tambo flights
John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo flights
Newark to Cape Town flights
LaGuardia to OR Tambo flights
LaGuardia to Cape Town flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Sun City Resort flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Durban flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Lanseria flights
Newark to Durban flights
LaGuardia to Durban flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Port Elizabeth flights
Stewart to Cape Town flights
Newark to East London flights
Newark to Lanseria flights
John F Kennedy Intl to George flights
John F Kennedy Intl to East London flights
Newark to George flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Pietermaritzburg flights
Stewart to OR Tambo flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Polokwane flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Phalaborwa flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Nelspruit flights
Newark to Nelspruit flights
Newark to Phalaborwa flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Hoedspruit flights

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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$978Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,003Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,362Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,386Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,426Average$1,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.