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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £433

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£699

One-way from

£433

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£803
Delta
  • Delta
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 21m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 05m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£10 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Mon 2/623:00CPT - JFK
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Mon 9/618:15JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 10mKLM
Deal found 28/3£699
Mon 2/623:00CPT - JFK
1 stop22h 25mDelta
Mon 9/618:15JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 26/3£700
Thu 15/519:00CPT - JFK
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Wed 28/520:30JFK - CPT
2 stops38h 15mSWISS
Deal found 27/3£711
Thu 15/523:30CPT - JFK
1 stop38h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 28/513:45JFK - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/3£736
Thu 15/516:35CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 27/500:55JFK - CPT
1 stop28h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3£775
Sun 6/408:40CPT - JFK
1 stop37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/421:50JFK - CPT
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£788
Mon 2/623:00CPT - JFK
2 stops24h 15mAir France
Sun 8/601:00JFK - CPT
2 stops29h 40mAir France
Deal found 28/3£790
Sun 21/913:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/922:00JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3£987
Sun 21/918:25CPT - JFK
1 stop26h 00mEmirates
Sun 28/911:20JFK - CPT
1 stop42h 15mEmirates
Deal found 27/3£997
Sun 29/618:05CPT - JFK
1 stop25h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/717:30JFK - CPT
2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£1,315
Sat 20/1220:55CPT - JFK
1 stop32h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 8/108:05JFK - CPT
2 stops26h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/3£1,534
Mon 25/809:00CPT - JFK
2 stops30h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 8/901:20JFK - CPT
2 stops31h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/3£1,536

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

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

23:00-15:25

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/6

18:15-21:25

1 stop21h 10m

£699

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

23:00-15:25

1 stop22h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/6

18:15-21:25

1 stop21h 10m

£700

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

19:00-12:50

1 stop23h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

20:30-16:45

2 stops38h 15m

£711

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

23:30-07:35

1 stop38h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

13:45-22:10

1 stop26h 25m

£736

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

16:35-10:55

1 stop24h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/5

00:55-11:50

1 stop28h 55m

£775

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

23:00-17:15

2 stops24h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/6

01:00-12:40

2 stops29h 40m

£790

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

16:35-10:55

1 stop24h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/5

00:55-14:35

2 stops31h 40m

£844

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

13:50-20:00

2 stops36h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 28/9

22:00-13:00

2 stops33h 00m

£987

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

18:25-14:25

1 stop26h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 28/9

11:20-11:35

1 stop42h 15m

£997

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/6

18:05-13:20

1 stop25h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 13/7

17:30-09:30

2 stops34h 00m

£1,315

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 51 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 Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £500). Flying from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 CPT to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Cape Town to New York 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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl. 1 airline have flights from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

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

    Currently priced at £699, KLM will fly you from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £700 and £711, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for 13% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £433. Users have also found prices from £657 and £1,552 on Emirates and KLM, respectively.

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £500). Flying from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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