€461 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 €461 for one-way flights and €948 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Turkish Airlines
Tue, 20 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€948 Return, found 4 days ago
€948
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, 20 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 30 Jan, priced at €948 found 4 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Tue, 17 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€982 Return, found 1 day ago
€982
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, 17 Feb from New York to Cape Town, returning Mon, 23 Feb, priced at €982 found 1 day ago
Turkish Airlines
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,000 Return, found 3 days ago
€1,000
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 26 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 4 Apr, priced at €1,000 found 3 days ago
Kenya Airways
Mon, 15 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,003 Return, found 5 days ago
€1,003
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, 15 Sep from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, 1 Oct, priced at €1,003 found 5 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,012 Return, found 1 day ago
€1,012
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 5 Feb from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 5 Mar, priced at €1,012 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,067 Return, found 1 day ago
€1,067
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 5 Feb from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 5 Mar, priced at €1,067 found 1 day ago
British Airways
Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,131 Return, found 1 day ago
€1,131
Return
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 5 Feb from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 5 Mar, priced at €1,131 found 1 day ago
Delta
Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,153 Return, found 1 day ago
€1,153
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 5 Feb from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 5 Mar, priced at €1,153 found 1 day ago
Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 20 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,154 Return, found 4 days ago
€1,154
Return
found 4 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 4 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Fri, 12 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
€1,201 Return, found 1 day ago
€1,201
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Fri, 12 Sep from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Sep, priced at €1,201 found 1 day ago

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

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From €781 - €1,305 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, Iberia, JetBlue Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Return price
€947
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 €948. 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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