€463 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 €463 for one-way flights and €852 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Turkish Airlines
Mon, 26 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€852 Return, found 2 hours ago
€852
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 10 Feb, priced at €852 found 2 hours ago
British Airways
Mon, 26 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€871 Return, found 2 hours ago
€871
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 10 Feb, priced at €871 found 2 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon, 26 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€871 Return, found 2 hours ago
€871
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 10 Feb, priced at €871 found 2 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, 26 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€874 Return, found 1 day ago
€874
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 26 Nov from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 6 Dec, priced at €874 found 1 day ago
British Airways
Mon, 8 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€874 Return, found 6 days ago
€874
Return
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, 8 Sep from New York to Cape Town, returning Mon, 22 Sep, priced at €874 found 6 days ago
British Airways
Mon, 8 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€887 Return, found 6 days ago
€887
Return
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, 8 Sep from New York to Cape Town, returning Mon, 22 Sep, priced at €887 found 6 days ago
Kenya Airways
Mon, 26 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,153 Return, found 2 hours ago
€1,153
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 10 Feb, priced at €1,153 found 2 hours ago
Delta
Sun, 2 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,194 Return, found 15 hours ago
€1,194
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, 2 Nov from New York to Cape Town, returning Mon, 17 Nov, priced at €1,194 found 15 hours ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Fri, 16 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,237 Return, found 6 days ago
€1,237
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Fri, 16 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 6 Feb, priced at €1,237 found 6 days ago
KLM
Mon, 26 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,241 Return, found 2 hours ago
€1,241
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 10 Feb, priced at €1,241 found 2 hours ago

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

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From €785 - €1,273 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
American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Emirates, Iberia, JetBlue Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines
Return price
€852
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 €852. 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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