S$659 Cheap Flights from New York to Cape Town

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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 S$659 for one-way flights and S$1,100 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,100 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,100
Return
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 4 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Sun, 8 Mar, priced at S$1,100 found 2 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,108 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,108
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 12 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at S$1,108 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,109 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,109
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue, 3 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Sun, 8 Mar, priced at S$1,109 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,111 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,111
Return
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 4 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Sun, 8 Mar, priced at S$1,111 found 2 days ago
British Airways
Thu, 12 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,156 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,156
Return
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 12 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at S$1,156 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,176 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,176
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 4 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Sun, 8 Mar, priced at S$1,176 found 2 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,179 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,179
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Fri, 13 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at S$1,179 found 1 day ago
Turkish Airlines
Sat, 19 Sept - Fri, 2 Oct
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,472 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,472
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sat, 19 Sept from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 2 Oct, priced at S$1,472 found 5 days ago
KLM
Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,474 Return, found 17 hours ago
S$1,474
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Fri, 30 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 6 Feb, priced at S$1,474 found 17 hours ago
Kenya Airways
Fri, 13 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,495 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,495
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Fri, 13 Mar from New York to Cape Town, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at S$1,495 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 S$1,178 - S$2,014 per traveller.

Alternative airports near Cape Town

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Cape Town Intl. CPT. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 16 minutes. Flights from S$1,378
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city centre16 min
Flights from S$1,378

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 S$1,100. 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.

Travel 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, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
S$1,100
Distance
12487 km

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