Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £378

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£697

One-way from

£378

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£878
Delta
  • Delta
  • 2/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 3/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 00m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£26 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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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 15 August 2025.

Sun 2/1123:45CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Mon 24/1121:20JFK - CPT
1 stop41h 35mDelta
Deal found 13/8£697
Sat 1/1108:50CPT - JFK
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Mon 24/1121:20JFK - CPT
1 stop41h 35mDelta
Deal found 13/8£698
Wed 3/923:15CPT - JFK
1 stop43h 05mDelta
Wed 10/900:50JFK - CPT
1 stop38h 35mDelta
Deal found 14/8£700
Mon 24/1120:50CPT - JFK
2 stops29h 15mDelta
Wed 3/1212:25JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 50mDelta
Deal found 13/8£701
Mon 3/1115:20CPT - JFK
2 stops26h 25mKLM
Wed 26/1118:50JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 05mKLM
Deal found 13/8£704
Wed 5/1120:50CPT - JFK
2 stops29h 30mDelta
Sun 23/1117:40JFK - CPT
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Deal found 13/8£705
Thu 6/1121:30CPT - JFK
1 stop20h 45mDelta
Tue 25/1116:30JFK - CPT
2 stops22h 25mDelta
Deal found 13/8£709
Sat 1/1108:50CPT - JFK
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Tue 25/1116:30JFK - CPT
2 stops22h 25mDelta
Deal found 13/8£712
Fri 7/1123:45CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 00mDelta
Tue 25/1116:30JFK - CPT
2 stops22h 25mDelta
Deal found 13/8£712
Fri 7/1123:45CPT - JFK
2 stops26h 50mDelta
Mon 24/1121:20JFK - CPT
1 stop41h 35mDelta
Deal found 13/8£713
Mon 3/1115:20CPT - JFK
2 stops26h 25mKLM
Mon 24/1117:45JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 10mKLM
Deal found 13/8£719
Fri 5/920:05CPT - JFK
1 stop29h 30mDelta
Mon 22/913:30JFK - CPT
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Deal found 14/8£720

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Cape Town

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Price

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

08:50-22:45

1 stop20h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/11

01:00-06:45

1 stop22h 45m

£697

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

23:45-15:45

1 stop23h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/11

21:20-21:55

1 stop41h 35m

£697

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

08:50-23:45

1 stop20h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/11

22:30-06:45

1 stop25h 15m

£697

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

08:50-22:45

1 stop20h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/11

01:00-06:45

1 stop22h 45m

£697

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

23:45-15:45

1 stop23h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

14:00-21:55

2 stops24h 55m

£697

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

23:45-15:45

1 stop23h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/11

21:20-21:55

1 stop41h 35m

£697

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

08:50-22:45

1 stop20h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/11

01:00-06:45

1 stop22h 45m

£697

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

08:50-22:45

1 stop20h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

18:30-06:45

1 stop29h 15m

£697

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

23:45-15:45

1 stop23h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

18:50-21:55

1 stop20h 05m

£697

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

23:45-19:20

1 stop26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/11

21:20-21:55

1 stop41h 35m

£697

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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 8 August 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 79 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £500). Flying from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 15 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £711.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 45m.

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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.

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £500). Flying from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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