NZ$971 Cheap Flights New York to Cape Town (JFK-CPT)

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Cheap Flights from New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Kenya Airways
Fri, 27 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,895 Return, found 6 hours ago
NZ$1,895
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Fri, 27 Feb from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at NZ$1,895 found 6 hours ago
Kenya Airways
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,915 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$1,915
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, 1 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Sun, 15 Mar, priced at NZ$1,915 found 6 days ago
Kenya Airways
Mon, 26 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$1,940 Return, found 7 hours ago
NZ$1,940
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, 4 Feb, priced at NZ$1,940 found 7 hours ago
Kenya Airways
Fri, 27 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,034 Return, found 7 hours ago
NZ$2,034
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Fri, 27 Feb from New York to Cape Town, returning Sun, 15 Mar, priced at NZ$2,034 found 7 hours ago
Kenya Airways
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,058 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$2,058
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, 1 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Sun, 15 Mar, priced at NZ$2,058 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, 27 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,168 Return, found 6 hours ago
NZ$2,168
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 27 Feb from New York to Cape Town, returning Sun, 15 Mar, priced at NZ$2,168 found 6 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Mon, 26 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,204 Return, found 7 hours ago
NZ$2,204
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, 4 Feb, priced at NZ$2,204 found 7 hours ago
British Airways
Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,245 Return, found 6 hours ago
NZ$2,245
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, 27 Feb from New York to Cape Town, returning Mon, 16 Mar, priced at NZ$2,245 found 6 hours ago
Delta
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,396 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$2,396
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 19 Feb from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 5 Mar, priced at NZ$2,396 found 6 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Mon, 26 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
NZ$2,460 Return, found 7 hours ago
NZ$2,460
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, 4 Feb, priced at NZ$2,460 found 7 hours ago

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Flight from 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, Ethiopian Airlines, Iberia, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
NZ$1,894
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 NZ$1,895. 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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