Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT) from $441

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
JFK — CPT
Oct 3 — Oct 101

How to find the cheapest flight from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)

All the information you need to plan the best JFK to CPT flight in 2023: compare John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Round-trip from

$1,225

One-way from

$441
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

Price

$1,225 - $2,200

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

CPT

Rainfall

0.8 - 3.9 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 48 days in advance, which can save you up to 18% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 48 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,405. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,683.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $937.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town (JFK - CPT)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town as you normally would.

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Cheap John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Cape Town from John F Kennedy Intl

The cheapest one-way flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town
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JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/1

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/10

1 stop23h 30m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/24

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/5

2 stops23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

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JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/24

1 stop40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/4

1 stop23h 10m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/9

2 stops39h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/18

2 stops22h 05m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/2

2 stops26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/10

1 stop23h 30m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/27

1 stop40h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/8

1 stop35h 00m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/9

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/18

1 stop24h 10m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/16

2 stops33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/29

2 stops35h 55m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/8

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/22

1 stop30h 30m

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Deals found on 9/28

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and American Airlines 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.
Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

First flight from Abuja was ridiculous. I was required to provide a bta and hotel fee of $2500. They wouldn't allow me fly until I understand up calling my husband to transfer to funds to me. That's outrageous!

Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

First flight from Abuja was ridiculous. I was required to provide a bta and hotel fee of $2500. They wouldn't allow me fly until I understand up calling my husband to transfer to funds to me. That's outrageous!

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

First flight from Abuja was ridiculous. I was required to provide a bta and hotel fee of $2500. They wouldn't allow me fly until I understand up calling my husband to transfer to funds to me. That's outrageous!

SWISS
7.4
Good
456 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

First flight from Abuja was ridiculous. I was required to provide a bta and hotel fee of $2500. They wouldn't allow me fly until I understand up calling my husband to transfer to funds to me. That's outrageous!

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
1,845 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

First flight from Abuja was ridiculous. I was required to provide a bta and hotel fee of $2500. They wouldn't allow me fly until I understand up calling my husband to transfer to funds to me. That's outrageous!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

First flight from Abuja was ridiculous. I was required to provide a bta and hotel fee of $2500. They wouldn't allow me fly until I understand up calling my husband to transfer to funds to me. That's outrageous!

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town flights.

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.

Can I find flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town for under $900 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Kenya Airways for just $851, but on average you can expect to pay $895.

Are there last-minute flights available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town for under $1,100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

Kenya Airways, at $851, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town.. Users have found that Kenya Airways is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

What does JFK to CPT mean?

JFK and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. JFK to CPT refers to a flight route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

Alternative routes for John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

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Top 8 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$849Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$861Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapest$1,068Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,102Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,189Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapest$1,232Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,387Average$1,836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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