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Find cheap flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Airport from $460

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl departing on 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl (CPT-JFK)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:30 pm - 2:33 pmCPT-JFK
23h 03m1 stop
2:00 pm - 9:25 pmJFK-CPT
25h 25m2 stops
$854Delta
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Sun, May 19 - Sat, May 25
2:30 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
1:45 pm - 1:40 pmJFK-CPT
41h 55m2 stops
$860Kenya Airways
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Sun, Oct 20 - Sun, Oct 27
9:30 pm - 9:23 amCPT-JFK
41h 53m1 stop
8:15 pm - 5:50 pmJFK-CPT
39h 35m1 stop
$864Delta
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, Jun 7
2:30 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
1:45 pm - 12:50 pmJFK-CPT
41h 05m1 stop
$877Kenya Airways
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Fri, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 31
4:35 pm - 10:45 amCPT-JFK
24h 10m1 stop
6:55 am - 11:50 amJFK-CPT
22h 55m1 stop
$1,008Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Jul 11 - Thu, Sep 26
4:35 pm - 5:30 pmCPT-JFK
30h 55m1 stop
12:40 pm - 11:50 amJFK-CPT
41h 10m1 stop
$1,051Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 17
2:00 pm - 11:05 amCPT-JFK
27h 05m2 stops
9:30 pm - 11:00 amJFK-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
$1,059British Airways
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Mon, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 9
2:00 pm - 12:40 pmCPT-JFK
28h 40m2 stops
7:55 am - 5:20 pmJFK-CPT
27h 25m2 stops
$1,090British Airways
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Mon, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 9
11:15 pm - 3:25 pmCPT-JFK
22h 10m1 stop
5:35 pm - 9:25 pmJFK-CPT
21h 50m1 stop
$1,136KLM
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Wed, May 15 - Tue, Jun 4
11:15 pm - 3:25 pmCPT-JFK
22h 10m1 stop
6:30 pm - 9:25 pmJFK-CPT
20h 55m1 stop
$1,150KLM
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8

Flights from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to New York?

The average price of all flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Cape Town to New York, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Cape Town, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $817 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,244 and $1,194 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to New York?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Kenya Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $460. KAYAK users also found Cape Town to New York round-trip flights on Delta from $854 and on Kenya Airways from $860.

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Low season

November

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$460
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $460 for a one-way ticket and $854 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cape Town and New York?

    A passport is required to fly from Cape Town to New York.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to New York?

    When flying out of Cape Town you will be using Cape Town Intl. You will be landing at New York, also known as New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to New York?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to New York?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and New York, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to New York, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to New York are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $907 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,144 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline. Booking your flights between Cape Town and JFK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10826 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
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The flight was excellent, I recommend people to fly with Delta

10.0 ExcellentLionel, May 2024SJU - JFK
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The flight was excellent, I recommend people to fly with Delta

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

Super good crew... food was pretty awful- overall Delta is my favorite carrier- takes off on time, good boarding process etc.

Boarding was a little confusing as many folks were trying to get on through priority boarding instead of general. Everything else was excellent.

When checking our bags at the Virgin Atlantic counter, the employee told us that we should go to Delta because we needed to verify our passports and our names. Fortunately the employee organizing the line stopped us and asked why we didn't hand over our suitcases. He sent us to another line and told the employee that we already have the passports verified in the reservation. She understood and received our suitcases. In London they have a general waiting room, where you stay until the gate number of your flight is announced. KAYAK informed us the gate number hours before the airlines did. Just like the flight to London, the legroom is too small. abusive for a flight of so many hours.

Boarding was great. The flight landed early. It took the crew over an hour and a half to bring out drinks. I paid to upgrade my seat to Comfort+ only to be near a crying/screaming baby who was seldom quiet. Noise-cancelling earbuds didn’t even help. Waste of money to upgrade.

Seats were broken in premium select and so was monitored on my seat and other people around me

Boarding was a sh!t show. JFK BOARDING was awful. The agent called three sections at a time Clogging the area then yelling at people to not block the walk way. How are you going to call delta one , premium select and comfort plus at once and the yell at highest paying passengers. Need to do a lot better and the flight attendants in the galley need to understand that their voices travel. They were talking about others and everyone in the cabin heard them

The main person that was coordinating everything was a short white/light skin Spanish man and he was very rude. It honestly made me feel like it was everyone’s First day at work. His announcements were very not reasonable and they did not make sense. The stewardess on the flight that made the announcements she didn’t even know what she was talking about she sounded inebriated. There were no snacks or drinks on our flight there wasn’t even much turbulence. This flight was not enjoyable nor was it what a Delta flight should be and just this past week I flew with Delta 3 times.

Great flight crew, easy boarding, delicious snacks and spacious seats. Love flying delta - worth the price.

The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

Mostly fine. Minor delays departing and arriving. Quite a cramped plane, not so much as regards legroom but very narrow seats. Quiet nice food. Non-working USB charger. Flight attendants were helpful but not particularly proactive — one had to work to get their attention (but all was fine once they notice you), very Dutch style:)

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The food quality is poor. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The entertainment program was limited. I experienced a delay of 30 minutes due to two issues. Passenger luggage had to be removed and there was a technical issue with the stairs not detaching from the aircraft. The pilot managed to compensate and we arrived only 15 minutes later. The luggage at Dubai airport was very slow. I waited over an hour.

The Crew have no idea about the food they're serving the passengers. The Crew MUST be instructed before each flight about the menu that will be served to the passengers, whether the food is vegetarian or non-vegetarian, whether it is Halal, Kosher or not.

Everything in general was great, but we left 30 minutes late

Pros: "Crew was great, on time flight, clean plane."
Cons: "Entertainments options were shockingly few. Honestly have not been on a plane recently with so few and limited options of TV series and movies. I was extremely surprised. Wish I had know and I would’ve had more options for my family."
Pros: "Friendly crew, great access to a variety refreshments, robust entertainment library."
Cons: "No suggestions."

Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/14Sun
2 stopsKenya Airways
32h 05mCPT-JFK
$460
9/28Sat
1 stopKenya Airways
23h 30mCPT-JFK
$464
6/2Sun
2 stops
33h 10mCPT-JFK
$493
6/3Mon
2 stops
33h 30mCPT-JFK
$504
6/5Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
35h 55mCPT-JFK
$619
6/7Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
35h 55mCPT-JFK
$634
7/1Mon
1 stopKLM
21h 20mCPT-JFK
$802
7/13Sat
2 stopsDelta
29h 35mCPT-JFK
$876
8/31Sat
2 stopsDelta
30h 02mCPT-JFK
$1,154
7/13Sat
1 stopKLM
25h 55mCPT-JFK
$1,847

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Last minute flights from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cape Town to New York that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
21h 25mCPT-JFK
5/20Mon
multi-stopDelta
33h 25mJFK-CPT
$936
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
21h 25mCPT-JFK
5/20Mon
multi-stopDelta
23h 50mJFK-CPT
$941
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
30h 11mCPT-JFK
5/20Mon
multi-stopDelta
33h 25mJFK-CPT
$942
5/9Thu
multi-stop
34h 35mCPT-JFK
7/24Wed
multi-stop
24h 10mJFK-CPT
$973
5/9Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
23h 05mCPT-JFK
7/24Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
25h 55mJFK-CPT
$1,105
5/6Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
26h 00mCPT-JFK
5/19Sun
multi-stopJetBlue
27h 30mJFK-CPT
$1,394
5/6Mon
multi-stopEmirates
35h 50mCPT-JFK
5/20Mon
multi-stopEmirates
34h 10mJFK-CPT
$1,404
5/9Thu
multi-stopKLM
22h 10mCPT-JFK
7/24Wed
multi-stopKLM
20h 55mJFK-CPT
$1,428
5/9Thu
multi-stop
27h 25mCPT-JFK
7/23Tue
multi-stop
38h 25mJFK-CPT
$1,666
5/9Thu
multi-stop
25h 55mCPT-JFK
7/23Tue
multi-stop
38h 25mJFK-CPT
$1,679

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Cape Town - New York Flights

Departure:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Destination:

New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)United States

Return flight deals:

New York John F Kennedy Airport - Cape Town

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