€466 Cheap Flights New York to Cape Town (JFK-CPT)

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Cheap flights from New York to Cape Town (JFK-CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €466 for one-way flights and €845 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Turkish Airlines
Thu, 11 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€845 Return, found 3 days ago
€845
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 11 Sep from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Sep, priced at €845 found 3 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Tue, 24 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€847 Return, found 2 days ago
€847
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, 24 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 2 Apr, priced at €847 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Mon, 27 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€851 Return, found 13 hours ago
€851
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 27 Oct from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 7 Nov, priced at €851 found 13 hours ago
British Airways
Thu, 11 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€851 Return, found 3 days ago
€851
Return
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 11 Sep from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Sep, priced at €851 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, 9 Dec - Mon, 9 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€910 Return, found 12 hours ago
€910
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, 9 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at €910 found 12 hours ago
Virgin Atlantic
Mon, 27 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,160 Return, found 13 hours ago
€1,160
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Mon, 27 Oct from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 4 Nov, priced at €1,160 found 13 hours ago
Delta
Mon, 27 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,160 Return, found 13 hours ago
€1,160
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, 27 Oct from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 4 Nov, priced at €1,160 found 13 hours ago
Condor
Thu, 27 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,160 Return, found 1 day ago
€1,160
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Condor flight, departing Thu, 27 Nov from New York to Cape Town, returning Sun, 7 Dec, priced at €1,160 found 1 day ago
KLM
Fri, 24 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,231 Return, found 4 days ago
€1,231
Return
found 4 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Fri, 24 Oct from New York to Cape Town, returning Sun, 2 Nov, priced at €1,231 found 4 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Tue, 24 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,239 Return, found 2 days ago
€1,239
Return
found 2 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, 24 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 2 Apr, priced at €1,239 found 2 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From €787 - €1,292 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

New York to Cape Town route information
Origin airport
John F. Kennedy Intl.
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Condor, Delta, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Iberia, JetBlue Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic
Return price
€844
Distance
12487 km

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from JFK to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
If you're travelling from JFK to CPT, round-trip journeys start from €845. This figure is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't delay. Book today and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to CPT?
Most flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee depends on your airline. If you do need to cancel your break, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from JFK Airport to CPT that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for JFK Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from JFK to CPT?
With a flight distance of 12,600 kilometres between Jamaica and Cape Town, this is a long journey. Make sure you drink lots of water and go for a short walk down the aisle every so often.
Which airlines fly direct from JFK Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
Unfortunately, there aren't any airlines that fly direct between John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) and Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT). You'll have to book a flight with one or more stops.
Are John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices always go up and down, so not always. While last-minute flight deals between JFK Airport and Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) are of course possible, it also makes sense to keep track of prices well before you fly. In fact, some airlines publicize their prices up to 12 months before the departure date. Expedia is constantly updating the biggest bargains around, so keep checking back and be ready to book when the price is low.

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