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Find cheap flights from New York to Cape Town from C$ 704

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Cape Town departing on 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Cape Town (JFK-CPT)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.JFK-CPT
33h 00m2 stops
3:20 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.CPT-JFK
34h 40m2 stops
C$ 1,171Ethiopian Air
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So, 13 Okt - So, 20 Okt
10:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.JFK-CPT
33h 00m2 stops
1:50 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.CPT-JFK
36h 10m2 stops
C$ 1,249Ethiopian Air
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So, 13 Okt - Sa, 19 Okt
1:45 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.JFK-CPT
41h 55m2 stops
2:05 p.m. - 7:35 a.m.CPT-JFK
23h 30m1 stop
C$ 1,307Kenya Airways
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Di, 17 Sep - Sa, 28 Sep
1:45 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.JFK-CPT
41h 55m2 stops
11:00 p.m. - 7:35 a.m.CPT-JFK
38h 35m1 stop
C$ 1,311Kenya Airways
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Sa, 14 Sep - Di, 1 Okt
11:25 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.JFK-CPT
23h 30m1 stop
12:35 p.m. - 8:15 a.m.CPT-JFK
26h 40m1 stop
C$ 1,467Qatar Airways
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Do, 31 Okt - Di, 19 Nov
11:20 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.JFK-CPT
41h 30m1 stop
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.CPT-JFK
26h 00m1 stop
C$ 1,475Qatar Airways
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Di, 17 Sep - So, 29 Sep
1:45 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.JFK-CPT
25h 55m1 stop
6:40 p.m. - 7:35 a.m.CPT-JFK
42h 55m2 stops
C$ 1,490
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Mo, 16 Sep - So, 29 Sep
6:55 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.JFK-CPT
22h 55m1 stop
4:35 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.CPT-JFK
24h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,523Turkish Airlines
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So, 15 Sep - Di, 1 Okt
1:45 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.JFK-CPT
25h 55m1 stop
6:20 a.m. - 7:35 a.m.CPT-JFK
31h 15m2 stops
C$ 1,532
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Mo, 16 Sep - Sa, 28 Sep
12:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.JFK-CPT
29h 30m1 stop
4:35 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.CPT-JFK
35h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,554Turkish Airlines
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Sa, 14 Sep - So, 29 Sep

Flights from New York to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town is March, where tickets cost C$ 1,687 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 2,578 and C$ 2,281 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
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 9 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Norse Atlantic UK (C$ 704) and JetBlue (C$ 1,423). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Ethiopian Air (C$ 1,171) and Kenya Airways (C$ 1,307).

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

March

Cheapest flight

C$ 704
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from New York to Cape Town

When to book flights from New York to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York to Cape Town flights

  • 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$ 515 for a one-way ticket and C$ 857 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Cape Town?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Cape Town, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this 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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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/10Di
1 stopNorse Atlantic UK
32h 20mJFK-CPT
C$ 704
18/9Mi
1 stopJetBlue
27h 30mJFK-CPT
C$ 1,423
22/6Sa
1 stopDelta
20h 51mJFK-CPT
C$ 1,616
2/7Di
2 stopsLufthansa
38h 55mJFK-CPT
C$ 1,675
5/9Do
2 stopsAir France
38h 25mJFK-CPT
C$ 1,690
11/7Do
2 stopsAir France
38h 25mJFK-CPT
C$ 1,780
31/5Fr
1 stopKLM
21h 50mJFK-CPT
C$ 3,658
19/10Sa
2 stopsEthiopian Air
33h 45mJFK-CPT
C$ 4,466
4/10Fr
3 stopsRwandAir
35h 40mJFK-CPT
C$ 6,728
4/10Fr
1 stopEmirates
42h 15mJFK-CPT
C$ 7,305

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New York - Cape Town Flights

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New York (JFK)United States

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

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