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$502+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 16, 2026.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Thu 9/102:25 pm
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 9/271:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/15$935
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/262:25 pm
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 5/31:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/12$936
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/611:30 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop38h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sat 8/81:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/14$937
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/711:15 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop23h 50m
Delta
Sun 6/147:10 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop20h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/11$941
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Tue 11/172:25 pm
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 12/11:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/15$950
This travelstart.ae deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 travelstart.ae is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/232:25 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 4/271:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/12$953
This travelstart.ae deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 travelstart.ae is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2911:30 pm
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop38h 05m
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/61:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/15$955
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/282:25 pm
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 5/51:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/14$959
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sun 10/252:25 pm
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops23h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 11/81:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/15$964
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:25 pm
CPT
-
JFK
2 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/31:45 pm
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$968

Find flight deals from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 March 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$935
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$502
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$980
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl 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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

6:25 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/14

6:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$976

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/20

1:00 pm-9:20 am

1 stop26h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

10:00 pm-11:30 am

1 stop31h 30m

$1,121

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/23

1:00 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop32h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/26

1:20 am-11:30 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,180

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/25

6:05 am-8:35 am

2 stops32h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/29

10:20 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,242

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/1

9:00 am-6:55 pm

3 stops39h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/10

10:20 pm-11:30 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,309

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/7

3:20 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops33h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/13

10:20 pm-11:30 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,325

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/15

9:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/8

11:20 am-6:05 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,350

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/6

8:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops28h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/22

10:20 pm-2:35 pm

3 stops34h 15m

$1,415

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/10

7:30 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop25h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/17

11:20 am-5:20 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$1,417

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/20

6:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops30h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

10:20 pm-2:35 pm

3 stops34h 15m

$1,506

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Cape Town-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Cape Town-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $816). Flying from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $919). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    If you book a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Cape Town, you will be flying from 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 Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport will take you 26h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7799 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $395. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $816). Flying from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $919). 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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