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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £524

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
2 Aug — 9 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 3 July 2026.

Wed 9/923:30
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop38h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 17/913:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop41h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/7£783
Fri 3/720:05
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 26m
Delta
Wed 8/719:00
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop40h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/7£788
Tue 21/723:15
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Tue 4/821:15
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop42h 10m
KLM
Deal found 2/7£797
Sun 30/820:05
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 54m
Delta
Sat 12/913:05
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop22h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/7£797
Wed 5/823:15
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop26h 00m
KLM
Wed 12/817:30
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops21h 55m
KLM
Deal found 3/7£801
Fri 2/1020:05
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 44m
Delta
Mon 12/1008:35
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop27h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/7£805
Thu 10/913:15
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 17/911:20
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/7£806
Tue 20/1020:05
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop21h 55m
Delta
Mon 2/1108:35
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop27h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/7£807
Fri 3/720:05
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop19h 55m
Delta
Thu 6/814:20
JFK
-
CPT
2 stops21h 30m
Delta
Deal found 1/7£809
Thu 3/923:15
CPT
-
JFK
1 stop43h 17m
KLM
Tue 1/1222:45
JFK
-
CPT
1 stop40h 55m
KLM
Deal found 29/6£815

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Round-trip from

£783

One-way from

£524

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£772
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 9/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 79h 20m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 00m total
  • Cape Town to New York
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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

23:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/8

21:15-21:25

1 stop42h 10m

£797

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/7

23:15-12:32

1 stop43h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/8

17:30-21:25

2 stops21h 55m

£821
Fastest return journey

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

18:25-14:35

2 stops26h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 21/9

19:15-22:10

1 stop20h 55m

£829

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/8

23:15-18:35

2 stops25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/8

16:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

£836

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

12:35-09:00

1 stop26h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/11

10:20-17:25

1 stop24h 05m

£838

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/8

23:15-01:14

2 stops31h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/8

08:35-17:50

1 stop27h 15m

£839

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

07:40-19:40

2 stops42h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/9

12:31-17:50

2 stops23h 19m

£848

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

13:15-21:02

2 stops37h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/9

11:20-17:30

1 stop24h 10m

£898

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/10

13:50-15:10

3 stops55h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/10

11:20-10:15

1 stop40h 55m

£971

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

19:25-12:50

1 stop23h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/10

20:30-09:25

1 stop30h 55m

£977

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £727). Flying from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £899). 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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  • 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 39h 27m. Fly via KLM to get the fastest option. The distance between Cape Town and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 7799 mi.

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

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £727). Flying from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £899). 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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