Question 1

What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town was C$ 739 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,366 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-John-F-Kennedy-Intl-JFK/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost C$ 1,447 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,394 and C$ 2,332 respectively.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost C$ 1,447 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,394 and C$ 2,332 respectively.

Question 5

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Cape Town. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-John-F-Kennedy-Intl-JFK/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-John-F-Kennedy-Intl-JFK/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to New York with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-John-F-Kennedy-Intl-JFK/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-John-F-Kennedy-Intl-JFK/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,163.

Question 10

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) is the top choice – 33% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from New York to Cape Town picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 11

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Dubai (DXB) often has the shortest layovers from New York to Cape Town, with an average of 1h 58m.

Question 12

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via London (LHR) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 20h 45m.

Question 13

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from New York to Cape Town were found on Ethiopian Air (C$ 1,366) and Turkish Airlines (C$ 1,383).

Question 14

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from New York to Cape Town were found on Ethiopian Air (C$ 1,366) and Turkish Airlines (C$ 1,383).

Question 15

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost C$ 1,447 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,394 and C$ 2,332 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Cape Town?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from New York to Cape Town were found on Ethiopian Air (C$ 1,366) and Turkish Airlines (C$ 1,383).

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from New York to Cape Town?

London (LHR) is the top choice – 33% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from New York to Cape Town picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from New York to Cape Town?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,163.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from New York to Cape Town?

Consider flying via London (LHR) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 20h 45m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from New York to Cape Town?

If you prefer a quick connection, Dubai (DXB) often has the shortest layovers from New York to Cape Town, with an average of 1h 58m.

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What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town was C$ 739 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,366 for a round-trip.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Cape Town?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Cape Town?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Cape Town.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Cape Town?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Cape Town?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Cape Town?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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