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Find cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cape Town from $594

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town departing on 5/6. 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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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town (JFK-CPT)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town 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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1:45 pm - 10:40 pmJFK-CPT
26h 55m2 stops
2:05 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 30m1 stop
Sun, Apr 28 - Sat, May 18
10:00 pm - 1:45 pmJFK-CPT
33h 45m2 stops
2:35 pm - 8:00 pmCPT-JFK
59h 25m2 stops
$978Ethiopian Air
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Mon, May 6 - Mon, May 13
1:45 pm - 9:40 pmJFK-CPT
25h 55m1 stop
2:30 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
$980Kenya Airways
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Mon, May 6 - Mon, May 13
1:45 pm - 9:40 pmJFK-CPT
25h 55m1 stop
2:30 pm - 7:35 amCPT-JFK
23h 05m2 stops
$998Kenya Airways
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Mon, May 6 - Mon, May 13
10:20 pm - 11:00 amJFK-CPT
30h 40m1 stop
6:40 pm - 5:30 pmCPT-JFK
28h 50m1 stop
$1,184American Airlines
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Sat, May 4 - Sat, May 11
12:15 pm - 11:00 amJFK-CPT
40h 45m2 stops
6:40 pm - 11:05 amCPT-JFK
22h 25m1 stop
$1,188American Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Fri, Jun 7
7:55 am - 11:00 amJFK-CPT
21h 05m1 stop
6:40 pm - 9:55 pmCPT-JFK
33h 15m1 stop
$1,269British Airways
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, Oct 23
11:15 pm - 11:00 amJFK-CPT
29h 45m1 stop
6:40 pm - 6:05 pmCPT-JFK
53h 25m2 stops
$1,280British Airways
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, May 27
4:40 pm - 9:25 pmJFK-CPT
22h 45m1 stop
11:15 pm - 7:10 pmCPT-JFK
25h 55m1 stop
$1,448KLM
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Thu, May 23 - Thu, May 30
4:40 pm - 9:10 pmJFK-CPT
22h 30m1 stop
11:00 pm - 3:25 pmCPT-JFK
22h 25m1 stop
$1,449KLM
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Sun, May 19 - Mon, Jun 3

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cape Town?

The average price of all flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cape Town, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to New York John F Kennedy Airport, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town is March, where tickets cost $1,234 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,886 and $1,669 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cape Town?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Airport were found on Kenya Airways ($594) and Iberia ($627), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Ethiopian Air ($978) and Kenya Airways ($980).

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August

High season

December

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$594
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cape Town flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town was $594 for a one-way ticket and $963 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Cape Town?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in New York John F Kennedy Airport and on arrival in Cape Town.

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

    New York John F Kennedy Airport and Cape Town are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave New York John F Kennedy Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl and will be arriving at Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cape Town?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cape Town?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Cape Town are Emirates and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,812 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,707 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cape Town.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and CPT 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Cape Town. 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town? 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 11004 reviews
7.5food
8.2boarding
8.6crew
8.0entertainment
7.9comfort
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Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

8.0 ExcellentCarl, Apr 2024JFK - FLL
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Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

The crew, food, and entertainment were all good. But my screen had some sort of bug where if I turned it off, it would turn back on after 2-5 minutes. At full brightness. It made it very hard to get any shut-eye on the overnight flight. Also, the older Boeing plane, while nicely cared for (and no doors fell off 😅👏) doesn't have the nice air quality of newer planes. So I felt a bit greasy by the time we landed in Sweden.

Service was good for such a short flight. Small plane but smooth flight.

The flight was delayed but we got to our final destination.

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

The upgrade was a pleasant surprise and I was sooooo tired of traveling these days. 10/10 just for that

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

Lost luggage! No representative of the airline present at the airport. Air France contracted the service out to a 3rd party service. The service has no ability to track the missing bag or provide a time frame on its arrival.

Pricing of seats is difficult - price transparency has disappeared. First class, business class. Comfort plus, economy, basic…. Especially the pricing of seat reservation. Used to be but early get a better price; now it seems prices are falling as we get closer to departure. Miles ticket value has gone away. Give me a break. Everybody is playing the game of upselling and delivering lower service. When demand drops, so will the game of price gouging, but we’ll see.

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.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

It was nice to be on a legacy airline, people try at least.

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:)

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

The plane was clean and the staff was friendly. Food and drinks as expected on international flights. The entertainment system was old style, with a pullout controller, and selections not as extensive as on other flights.

I requested wheel chair assistance , it was confirmed via email that inwoood get it but I didn’t get it . The last leg of my trip to Nigeria was the worst.

Amazing KLM service and brilliant economy comfort seats. Well worth the extra.

The boarding was one of the worst I’ve ever experienced. The fault lays on Ohare Airport and not so much the airline. The waiting area by the gate was the size to accommodate a regional flight for 20-30 people and right next to a busy walkway. When you cramped nearly 300 passengers into that space is was unbearable.

Awful customer service on the phone. No phone number on the website to call a real person. Website says changes are no charge but this is a lie. I had a cheaper ticket through Kayak therefore Finnair wouldn’t change it unless I would pay the entire fare again. I begged but their agents at the airport were rude and the online chat person cut off the call with no help. Super disappointed. Wont fly this airline again and will tell everyone I meet how bad it is. Crew on the flight was nice but otherwise huge disappointment.

The flight was excellent, provided that we had inclement weather. We departed earlier than scheduled and arrived early. There was a little turbulence, but nothing to be worried about.

It was less than what is expected for a business class ticket I thought that the staff actively ignored me because I either looked Indian or Hispanic to them and I guess I did not deserve their attention. The food which included a beef entree was not available so not enough food was ordered for number of seats available. I will say experience in Greenwich lounge was very good and the staff there at the airport were very nice. May be your crew needs to learn about racial equity so that everyone gets either the same aweful treatment or hopefully the best treatment which is what we expect I recommend you take a flight with Singapore airlines that I have taken and the crew remember your last names and use it to address each person, food never finishes if you are at the back of business class and crew anticipate your need even before you articulate. Same price and 100 times better service than American Airlines

pleased with overall experienced, but seats in coach are tight.

Don't often sit in 1st class. Our experience was great.

The 2 hour delay was frustrating but our crew did a great job getting us out quickly and keeping communication especially with the people who had connecting flights

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

So i was checked in for the seat number 40K. Unfortunately my seat was not able to recline which end up having very uncomfortable 15 hours flight.

Lack of information. No meal for a 6hr international flight that departs during dinner time

American always delays flight so it stressful getting the next connection

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

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.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

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.

The flight attendants on this flight were incredible! One even gave me her own dinner when my special meal order wasn’t transferred due to a flight delay! She insisted and I was so grateful. That is going above and beyond! The issue I had with the flight was with Lufthansa support. I missed my connection due to a flight delay and they wouldn’t rebook online, only in person. This took a lot of time and visits to the airport waiting for a Lufthansa agent to arrive 5 hours later than posted and almost paying full-fare price for the new flights and refusal to add my special meal orders. It made for a challenging journey home and I didn’t feel valued as a customer.

If my flight from Heathrow to Nairobi had not been cancelled I would’ve been in kisumu to fly back! And I have still not had my refund! So you have my cash and I’ve got nothing in return. Wonderful!

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

Not sure if the crew were experiencing something unknown to me,but the service of passing water was non-existent.In addition,please take consideration when providing yogurt as alternative for breakfast as some of us, could be lactose intolerant.. thanks

Very cramped seats in economy, difficult to get comfortable with your legs and feet and back. The seat width is ok but I’m average size. Food is HORRIBLE. Crew is friendly. Delays and very tight connections made it tough for navigating. We would have missed our connecting flight if it wasn’t delayed too. The terminal transit was slow and normally every 10 minutes before 8pm, after 8 pm is every 30 minutes!!!!! No free wine or drinks!! Below average attitude.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/6Mon
1 stopKenya Airways
25h 55mJFK-CPT
$594
4/28Sun
2 stops
25h 10mJFK-CPT
$596
5/2Thu
2 stops
26h 55mJFK-CPT
$625
5/29Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
41h 10mJFK-CPT
$814
5/19Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
29h 30mJFK-CPT
$816
5/1Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
34h 50mJFK-CPT
$974
4/30Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 30mJFK-CPT
$1,041
7/2Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 20mJFK-CPT
$1,205
7/2Tue
2 stopsDelta
29h 30mJFK-CPT
$1,211
7/1Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
27h 30mJFK-CPT
$1,518

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Last minute flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town

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 New York to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/28Sun
multi-stop
26h 55mJFK-CPT
5/18Sat
multi-stop
23h 30mCPT-JFK
$963
4/29Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
25h 55mJFK-CPT
5/14Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
23h 05mCPT-JFK
$1,005
4/28Sun
multi-stop
25h 10mJFK-CPT
5/18Sat
multi-stop
31h 30mCPT-JFK
$1,010
4/28Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 30mJFK-CPT
5/14Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
39h 30mCPT-JFK
$1,098
4/28Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 30mJFK-CPT
5/25Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 00mCPT-JFK
$1,210
4/26Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
29h 30mJFK-CPT
5/18Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
24h 10mCPT-JFK
$1,277
4/27Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
29h 30mJFK-CPT
5/18Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
24h 10mCPT-JFK
$1,371
4/27Sat
multi-stopEmirates
23h 30mJFK-CPT
4/30Tue
multi-stopEmirates
59h 50mCPT-JFK
$1,504
4/28Sun
multi-stopEmirates
36h 30mJFK-CPT
5/7Tue
multi-stopEmirates
59h 50mCPT-JFK
$1,546
4/28Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
21h 05mJFK-CPT
4/29Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
29h 25mCPT-JFK
$11,899

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New York John F Kennedy Airport - Cape Town Flights

Departure:

New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)United States

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Cape Town - New York John F Kennedy Airport

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