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$561 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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 10/10. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$997
Typical prices: $1,182-$1,004
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/29Tue 6/23
CPT - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$561
Typical prices: $520-$1,330
Kenya Airways
Sat 10/10
CPT - JFK • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $997 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and John F Kennedy Intl. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,146 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 20h 57m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 10% price drop
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl

Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 23
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
CPT
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JFK
33h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 am - 5:30 pm
JFK
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CPT
24h 10m
1 stop
$997Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 11 - Tue, Aug 18
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 4:40 pm
CPT
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JFK
27h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 am - 5:30 pm
JFK
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CPT
24h 10m
1 stop
$998Qatar Airways
Fri, Jun 12 - Fri, Jun 19
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 4:40 pm
CPT
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JFK
27h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 10:15 am
JFK
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CPT
30h 15m
1 stop
$999Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 11 - Wed, Aug 19
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 4:40 pm
CPT
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JFK
27h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 10:15 am
JFK
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CPT
30h 15m
1 stop
$1,000Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 27
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 7:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
$1,001Kenya Airways
Sun, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 12
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
CPT
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JFK
33h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 am - 1:10 pm
JFK
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CPT
43h 50m
1 stop
$1,003Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 27
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 7:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
$1,004Kenya Airways
Sun, Jun 7 - Mon, Nov 9
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 7:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
40h 50m
2 stops
$1,015Kenya Airways
Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Aug 31
Kenya Airways Logo
11:30 pm - 7:35 am
CPT
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JFK
38h 05m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
$1,038Kenya Airways
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
CPT
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JFK
33h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:05 pm - 1:10 pm
JFK
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CPT
33h 05m
1 stop
$1,045Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport departing in May.

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 round-trip 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 $941 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,185 and $1,148 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$561
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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 $561 for a one-way ticket and $997 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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

    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 John F Kennedy Airport.

  • 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 John F Kennedy Airport?

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

    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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport?

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

Reviews of the top airline flying 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.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3724 reviews
7.3Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.3Comfort
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Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

10.0 ExcellentBrian, Feb 2026
DOH - ATL
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Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

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