Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT) from $561

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JFK — CPT
Jun 13 — Jun 201

The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or January, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 June 8, 2024.

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July

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April

Round-trip from

$1,255

One-way from

$845
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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

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

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town are found to be more expensive on Wednesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

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

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $931.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to CPT?

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 39% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,045,324 searches. Prices were last updated on June 8, 2024.
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Wed 6/197:10 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/256:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,461
Wed 7/249:20 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/116:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop27h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,465
Thu 6/207:55 amJFK - CPT
1 stop21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/236:55 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops46h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,471
Thu 7/188:45 amJFK - CPT
2 stops44h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/266:55 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops43h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,475
Fri 7/1210:29 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops54h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/36:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,477
Fri 7/1210:29 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops54h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/36:55 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops30h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,481
Mon 7/2910:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 8/222:35 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops59h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/7$1,503
Sun 6/91:30 amJFK - CPT
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/198:55 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,521
Thu 6/209:30 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop31h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/296:55 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop22h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,528

John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

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Wed 10/1611:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop41h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 11/112:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,240
Mon 9/91:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Thu 9/192:30 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,242
Mon 9/27:50 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1212:00 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,243
Fri 11/2912:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 12/79:20 amCPT - JFK
2 stops53h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,245
Sun 10/1312:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/285:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,246
Fri 11/11:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 11/1612:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop33h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,247
Thu 12/267:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/149:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,253
Sun 9/112:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop29h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 9/144:35 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,255
Tue 11/2612:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop27h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 12/16:25 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops33h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,259

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Tue 6/181:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 6/251:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,563
Tue 6/181:20 amJFK - CPT
2 stops31h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 6/251:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,635
Tue 6/181:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 7/271:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop32h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,684
Sat 6/1510:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/222:35 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/7$1,704
Sat 6/1510:00 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/227:25 amCPT - JFK
3 stops42h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/7$1,764
Fri 6/1410:50 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 6/286:55 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops46h 29mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/6$1,776
Fri 6/147:30 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop19h 55mKLM
Fri 6/2811:15 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop21h 05mKLM
Deal found 6/6$1,817
Sat 6/1511:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop41h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 6/226:10 pmCPT - JFK
2 stops44h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,835
Tue 6/181:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 7/281:00 pmCPT - JFK
1 stop32h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,846

One-way flights to Cape Town from John F Kennedy Intl

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Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from New York to Cape Town. Those needing a return flight from New York to Cape Town can use the search form above.
Wed 8/211:20 amJFK - CPT
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/6$561
Wed 9/41:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/6$607
Wed 9/411:55 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$609
Mon 9/27:50 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops35h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/6$635
Wed 8/1411:55 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$660
Thu 9/51:45 pmJFK - CPT
2 stops51h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$678
Mon 8/121:45 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/6$692
Thu 8/228:00 pmJFK - CPT
1 stop34h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/6$695
Tue 9/312:30 amJFK - CPT
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$700

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JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/21

1 stop40h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/26

1 stop40h 20m

$857

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/17

2 stops40h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/3

2 stops23h 05m

$858

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/10

1 stop33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/20

1 stop25h 00m

$902

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/6

1 stop34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/24

1 stop30h 55m

$922

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/25

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/2

2 stops42h 55m

$937

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/8

2 stops27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/15

2 stops23h 05m

$959

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/20

1 stop33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/26

1 stop26h 40m

$1,003

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/1

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/29

2 stops34h 35m

$1,045

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/20

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/29

1 stop29h 10m

$1,174

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

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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 55 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

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 June 8, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways 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.
8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.0
Very good
10,333 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.9
Good
48 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.8
Good
1,927 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.7
Good
4,312 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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  • 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 9 different airlines.

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    Yes, there are multiple flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Kenya Airways for just $857, but on average you can expect to pay $906.

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    There are currently 20+ open flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $1,600.

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

    Kenya Airways, at $857, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Kenya Airways is 37% 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $561. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town for a low price.

  • What does JFK to CPT mean?

    JFK and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. JFK to CPT refers to a flight route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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    The New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/7.

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  • 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 $1,255). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,716). 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 9 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$792Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$850Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,183Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,235Average$1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,251Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,280Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,288Average$1,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,498Average$1,812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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