Flights from New York JFK to Cape Town

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Cheap New York JFK - Cape Town flight offers

Find cheap flight tickets and last-minute flight deals from New York JFK to Cape Town

Emirates
Tue, 10/20 (JFK) New York City -> (CPT) Cape Town
Emirates
Thu, 10/29 (CPT) Cape Town -> (JFK) New York City
Price found 6 days ago
from $1,277
Condor
Thu, 01/21 (JFK) New York City -> (CPT) Cape Town
Condor
Thu, 02/04 (CPT) Cape Town -> (JFK) New York City
Price found 4 days ago
from $1,348
SWISS
Tue, 12/22 (JFK) New York City -> (CPT) Cape Town
SWISS
Mon, 01/04 (CPT) Cape Town -> (JFK) New York City
Price found 6 days ago
from $2,530

Info about flights from New York JFK to Cape Town

Some useful info about flights from New York JFK to Cape Town to help you plan your next trip

Average flight duration 17h 31m
Cheapest month April
Average number of flights per week 1
First flight time 00:20
Last flight time 23:59
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Top airlines on the route New York JFK - Cape Town

Airlines providing flights to Cape Town from New York JFK

American Airlines
American Airlines
Condor
Condor
Emirates
Emirates
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
SWISS
SWISS
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines

How much is a ticket from New York JFK to Cape Town?

Flight prices from New York City to Cape Town change depending on demand and time of booking.

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Flying at off-peak hours — such as early morning or late evening — can help you save. Also, the best deals tend to appear in the weeks leading up to departure.

Is there more than one airport in New York City or Cape Town?

Even short-haul routes can benefit from considering secondary airports. It may open up more flight times or cheaper fares.

  • Airports in New York City: New York City has 3 airports - John F. Kennedy, La Guardia, Newark.
  • Airports in Cape Town: Cape Town is the only airport in operation.

Airports with more daily flights offer more flexibility if plans change or delays occur. If you’re flexible, consider airports near Cape Town as well.

Flights from New York City - John F. Kennedy to Cape Town

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Other popular destinations

Looking for alternatives in South Africa? Travelers also liked: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Nelspruit (Mpumalanga), Port Elizabeth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York JFK to Cape Town.

How much does an airline ticket from New York JFK to Cape Town cost?

Flight prices can vary a lot depending on the period and destination. At the moment, this information is not available for flights from New York JFK to Cape Town.

How far is New York City from Cape Town?

New York City is about 7804 mi from Cape Town.

What are the airports in Cape Town?

Cape Town has one airport: Cape Town.

What are the airports in New York City?

New York City has 3 airports: John F. Kennedy, La Guardia, Newark.

What are the most popular cities in South Africa?

The most popular cities in South Africa according to our users' searches are: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Nelspruit (Mpumalanga), Port Elizabeth.

When should I book a flight from New York City to Cape Town?

The best time to book a flight from New York City to Cape Town is 1 month in advance, while the worst time is 40 weeks in advance.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York City to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from New York City to Cape Town is April.

What is the most expensive month to fly from New York City to Cape Town?

The most expensive month to fly from New York City to Cape Town is January.

What is the best day of the week to fly from New York City to Cape Town?

For flights from New York City to Cape Town Monday is on average the cheapest day to fly, while Monday is the most expensive day to fly.