Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £522

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
24 Jan — 31 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 25 December 2025.

Mon 29/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop33h 22mDelta
Mon 30/314:20JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 30mDelta
Deal found 23/12£690
Sun 28/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop21h 18mDelta
Sun 1/216:59JFK - CPT
1 stop19h 16mDelta
Deal found 24/12£693
Mon 29/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop27h 59mDelta
Fri 9/119:00JFK - CPT
1 stop41h 15mDelta
Deal found 23/12£693
Sat 27/1223:45CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 00mDelta
Fri 9/119:00JFK - CPT
1 stop41h 15mDelta
Deal found 25/12£699
Wed 31/1207:55CPT - JFK
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Sat 31/117:30JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 20mDelta
Deal found 24/12£702
Mon 29/1207:55CPT - JFK
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Wed 8/421:10JFK - CPT
1 stop42h 15mKLM
Deal found 25/12£705
Mon 29/1221:30CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 18mDelta
Wed 8/413:50JFK - CPT
2 stops25h 35mDelta
Deal found 25/12£735

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Round-trip from

£681

One-way from

£522

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£784
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 21/1-28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 04m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 20m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Cape Town

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

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Return

Price

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

21:30-11:15

1 stop20h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/1

21:30-12:05

1 stop31h 35m

£687

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

21:30-11:15

1 stop20h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

08:30-22:50

2 stops31h 20m

£690

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

21:30-11:15

1 stop20h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/2

20:00-05:50

2 stops26h 50m

£695

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/1

20:50-19:30

1 stop29h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/2

08:20-12:05

1 stop20h 45m

£696

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-00:48

1 stop34h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

21:55-05:50

2 stops25h 55m

£697

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-00:48

1 stop34h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/5

21:55-05:50

2 stops25h 55m

£697

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

20:50-19:30

1 stop29h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/2

08:20-12:05

1 stop20h 45m

£698

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

21:30-00:50

1 stop34h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/2

13:59-21:55

2 stops24h 56m

£699

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:05-00:48

1 stop34h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/5

21:10-05:50

1 stop26h 40m

£702

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

16:35-17:55

1 stop31h 20m

£522

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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 return flight from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 73 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 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 £611). Flying from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £755). 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 CPT to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl. 0 airlines have flights from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 20h 45m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Cape Town and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 7799 mi.

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  • 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 £611). Flying from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £755). 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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