Cape Town

$591+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)

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JFK — CPT
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or September, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$980
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$610
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,008
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York John F Kennedy Intl-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
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From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/241:10 amJFK - CPT
1 stop28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/84:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/23$970
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 5/71:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 5/142:35 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/23$979
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops34h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/83:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops34h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/23$1,023
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/710:00 pmJFK - CPT
3 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/145:50 pmCPT - JFK
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$1,087
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/276:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop34h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/86:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/22$1,183
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/277:30 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop33h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 7/86:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop27h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/23$1,186

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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John F Kennedy Intl

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New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/7

1:45 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/14

2:35 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 00m

$979

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

12:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/30

4:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 05m

$994

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/1

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/8

3:25 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$1,023

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/7

10:00 pm-8:50 am

3 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/14

5:50 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops32h 10m

$1,087

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/27

6:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/8

6:55 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,183

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/27

7:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/8

6:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$1,186

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/22

4:15 pm-8:30 am

2 stops34h 15m

$591

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/20

6:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop30h 40m

$634

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$673

New YorkCape Town

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/28

9:30 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop37h 45m

$770

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

Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 13 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 JFK to CPT?

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

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 45% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from New York to Cape Town 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Intl, you will be flying to 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl per day from 8 different airlines.

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

    Kenya Airways, at $980, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air. Users have found that Kenya Airways is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $673. However, be on the lookout for offers from Norse Atlantic UK and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$858Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$978Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,003Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,362Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,386Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,387Average$1,784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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