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Cheap flights from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £552

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — JFK
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 38 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 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£695

One-way from

£552

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£787
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 9/2-18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 00m total
  • Cape Town to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£40 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 22 January 2025.

Sun 9/209:00CPT - JFK
1 stop35h 05mSWISS
Tue 18/216:25JFK - CPT
1 stop22h 30mSWISS
Deal found 21/1£695
Sun 9/221:15CPT - JFK
1 stop24h 16mDelta
Wed 26/219:01JFK - CPT
2 stops28h 29mDelta
Deal found 21/1£712
Wed 12/323:20CPT - JFK
1 stop27h 00mKLM
Sat 22/322:20JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Deal found 21/1£713
Fri 14/314:30CPT - JFK
2 stops23h 05mKenya Airways
Sat 22/313:45JFK - CPT
2 stops41h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/1£747
Sun 2/208:30CPT - JFK
2 stops35h 14mAir France
Sat 1/301:00JFK - CPT
2 stops37h 30mAir France
Deal found 21/1£784
Fri 14/308:50CPT - JFK
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/318:50JFK - CPT
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£794
Mon 14/416:35CPT - JFK
1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 29/412:50JFK - CPT
1 stop41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1£852
Fri 14/318:45CPT - JFK
1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 17/321:40JFK - CPT
1 stop32h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/1£853
Sun 13/413:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/521:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/1£963
Sun 25/518:05CPT - JFK
1 stop32h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 31/1009:45JFK - CPT
2 stops39h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/1£1,021
Fri 26/918:25CPT - JFK
2 stops30h 30mEmirates
Sat 11/1011:20JFK - CPT
1 stop23h 30mEmirates
Deal found 21/1£1,047
Tue 1/718:05CPT - JFK
2 stops26h 55mLufthansa
Fri 18/715:45JFK - CPT
1 stop35h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 21/1£1,237

Find flights from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl within your budget

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Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/2

09:00-13:05

1 stop35h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/2

16:25-21:55

1 stop22h 30m

£695

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/2

21:15-14:31

1 stop24h 16m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/2

19:01-06:30

2 stops28h 29m

£712

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

23:20-20:20

1 stop27h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/3

22:20-06:10

1 stop25h 50m

£713

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/3

14:30-07:35

2 stops23h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/3

13:45-13:35

2 stops41h 50m

£747

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

08:30-12:44

2 stops35h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/3

01:00-21:30

2 stops37h 30m

£784

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/3

08:50-19:50

2 stops41h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/3

18:50-22:10

1 stop21h 20m

£794

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/4

16:35-22:40

1 stop36h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/4

12:50-11:50

1 stop41h 00m

£852

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/3

18:45-18:20

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/3

00:20-12:10

1 stop29h 50m

£853

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

13:50-20:00

2 stops36h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/5

21:55-13:00

2 stops33h 05m

£963

Cape TownNew York

CPT - JFK

CPTJFK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

18:05-20:05

1 stop32h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/10

09:45-07:40

2 stops39h 55m

£1,021

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 January 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 38 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 22 January 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 22 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Delta and Ethiopian Air 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.
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 £695, SWISS will fly you from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £712 and £713, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for 16% 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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £552. Users have also found prices from £639 and £667 on KLM and Emirates, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • 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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