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$486+ 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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CPT
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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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 December 4, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Wed 12/318:05 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 3/316:50 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,412
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/101:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways
Wed 12/172:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Wed 12/246:25 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/308:50 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,441
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:05 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/314:40 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,446
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Tue 12/91:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 12/152:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,450
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/312:50 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/105:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,457
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sun 12/71:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops40h 50mKenya Airways
Wed 12/1711:25 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop38h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,466
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/712:28 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop23h 47mDelta
Wed 12/177:55 amCPT - JFK
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/4$1,483
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/64:10 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Sat 12/1311:45 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop23h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/3$1,484
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/74:40 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Sun 12/149:30 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop28h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/2$1,489
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/308:05 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/148:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,490
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/312:50 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/85:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,494

Find 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,399
(Delta)

One-way from

$486
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,765
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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 December 4, 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.

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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/1

8:20 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/20

9:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,457

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/7

8:20 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/18

9:30 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop31h 28m

$1,462

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

11:20 am-11:35 am

1 stop42h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/1

6:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$1,496

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

10:20 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

6:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$1,496

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/9

4:30 pm-5:50 am

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/17

8:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$1,520

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/18

8:55 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

3:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$1,521

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/16

8:55 pm-8:20 am

3 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/22

1:50 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$1,545

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

8:55 pm-8:20 am

3 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/25

2:35 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$1,545

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/25

8:55 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

5:25 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops32h 30m

$1,545

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/17

8:55 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

5:25 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops32h 30m

$1,545

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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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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 November 28, 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 44 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 December 4, 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.

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 December 4, 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,079 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,562 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, and Delta can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in just under 20h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7799 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    American Airlines, at $908, 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 Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

Discover the top 7 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$945Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$950Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$979Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,382Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$1,386Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
KLMCheapest$1,415Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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