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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £570

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
5 May — 12 May1
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 51 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£692

One-way from

£570

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£736
Delta
  • Delta
  • 19/5-28/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 53m total
  • Cape Town to New York
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 10m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£16 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find 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 30 April 2025.

Tue 6/520:05CPT - JFK
1 stop22h 25mDelta
Tue 13/513:59JFK - CPT
2 stops25h 26mDelta
Deal found 29/4£689
Tue 14/1016:35CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/1200:10JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4£799
Tue 8/715:15CPT - JFK
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/708:10JFK - CPT
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£799
Fri 13/623:15CPT - JFK
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Fri 20/619:19JFK - CPT
1 stop20h 06mKLM
Deal found 29/4£801
Sun 18/508:40CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 55mSWISS
Sat 28/620:30JFK - CPT
2 stops38h 15mSWISS
Deal found 29/4£803
Sun 8/609:00CPT - JFK
2 stops33h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 11/607:50JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£818
Sun 18/513:05CPT - JFK
1 stop25h 45mEmirates
Wed 2/711:20JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 30mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£966
Sun 8/613:00CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 9/601:20JFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4£1,016
Fri 12/1212:35CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 25mJetBlue
Fri 2/120:30JFK - CPT
1 stop31h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 29/4£1,081

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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.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

23:00-15:25

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

12:57-21:25

2 stops26h 28m

£692

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/10

16:35-10:55

1 stop24h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/12

00:10-12:00

1 stop28h 50m

£799

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/7

15:15-12:45

2 stops27h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/7

08:10-19:00

2 stops28h 50m

£799

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/6

23:15-15:25

1 stop22h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/6

19:19-21:25

1 stop20h 06m

£801

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

08:40-16:35

1 stop37h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/6

20:30-16:45

2 stops38h 15m

£803

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

09:00-12:45

2 stops33h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/6

07:50-11:00

1 stop21h 10m

£818

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/7

23:30-07:35

1 stop38h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/7

13:45-13:40

2 stops41h 55m

£913

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

13:05-08:50

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/7

11:20-16:50

1 stop23h 30m

£966

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

13:00-09:00

1 stop26h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/6

01:20-10:50

1 stop27h 30m

£1,016

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/10

13:00-09:00

1 stop26h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/12

20:30-10:30

1 stop31h 00m

£1,295

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/4

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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 return flight from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 25 April 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 51 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 30 April 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.

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Cape Town to New York 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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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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. 1 airline 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.

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

    Currently priced at £692, Delta will fly you from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £799 and £801, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for 11% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £570. Users have also found prices from £623 and £1,561 on Emirates and KLM, respectively.

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

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  • 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, 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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