€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 €870 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€870 Return, found 6 days ago
€870
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 1 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 23 Dec, priced at €870 found 6 days ago
Kenya Airways
Sun, 7 Sep - Thu, 20 Nov
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€884 Return, found 6 days ago
€884
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, 7 Sep from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 20 Nov, priced at €884 found 6 days ago
British Airways
Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€903 Return, found 6 days ago
€903
Return
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, 1 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 23 Dec, priced at €903 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Mon, 1 Dec - Fri, 26 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€925 Return, found 6 days ago
€925
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 1 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 26 Dec, priced at €925 found 6 days ago
British Airways
Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€927 Return, found 6 days ago
€927
Return
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, 1 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 23 Dec, priced at €927 found 6 days ago
British Airways
Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€935 Return, found 6 days ago
€935
Return
found 6 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, 1 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 23 Dec, priced at €935 found 6 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€944 Return, found 6 days ago
€944
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 1 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 23 Dec, priced at €944 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€946 Return, found 6 days ago
€946
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 1 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Tue, 23 Dec, priced at €946 found 6 days ago
Condor
Mon, 1 Dec - Fri, 26 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,090 Return, found 6 days ago
€1,090
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Mon, 1 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 26 Dec, priced at €1,090 found 6 days ago
Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 20 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,154 Return, found 2 days ago
€1,154
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Tue, 20 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 30 Jan, priced at €1,154 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 €780 - €1,304 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, Condor, Delta, Emirates, JetBlue Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines
Return price
€869
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 €870. 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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