S$705 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$705 for one-way flights and S$1,497 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Kenya Airways
Sun, 18 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,497 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,497
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, 18 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at S$1,497 found 4 days ago
Kenya Airways
Sun, 18 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,620 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,620
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, 18 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at S$1,620 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,629 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,629
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 18 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at S$1,629 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,650 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,650
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 18 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at S$1,650 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,661 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,661
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 18 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at S$1,661 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,683 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,683
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 18 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at S$1,683 found 4 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,843 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,843
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, 18 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at S$1,843 found 4 days ago
Delta
Thu, 14 May - Fri, 17 Jul
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,002 Return, found 13 hours ago
S$2,002
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 14 May from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 17 Jul, priced at S$2,002 found 13 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,064 Return, found 4 days ago
S$2,064
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, 18 Jan from New York to Cape Town, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at S$2,064 found 4 days ago
KLM
Thu, 14 May - Fri, 17 Jul
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,092 Return, found 13 hours ago
S$2,092
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Thu, 14 May from New York to Cape Town, returning Fri, 17 Jul, priced at S$2,092 found 13 hours ago

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From S$1,188 - S$1,986 per traveller.
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, Delta, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
S$1,497
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 S$1,497. 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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