S$799 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$799 for one-way flights and S$1,934 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

British Airways
Tue, 16 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,934 Return, found 23 hours ago
S$1,934
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, 16 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Dec, priced at S$1,934 found 23 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, 16 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,983 Return, found 23 hours ago
S$1,983
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, 16 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Dec, priced at S$1,983 found 23 hours ago
Kenya Airways
Tue, 16 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,994 Return, found 23 hours ago
S$1,994
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Tue, 16 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Dec, priced at S$1,994 found 23 hours ago
British Airways
Tue, 16 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,998 Return, found 23 hours ago
S$1,998
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, 16 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Dec, priced at S$1,998 found 23 hours ago
British Airways
Tue, 16 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,019 Return, found 23 hours ago
S$2,019
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, 16 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Dec, priced at S$2,019 found 23 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, 16 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,047 Return, found 23 hours ago
S$2,047
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, 16 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Dec, priced at S$2,047 found 23 hours ago
British Airways
Tue, 16 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,062 Return, found 23 hours ago
S$2,062
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, 16 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Dec, priced at S$2,062 found 23 hours ago
British Airways
Tue, 16 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,083 Return, found 23 hours ago
S$2,083
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, 16 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Dec, priced at S$2,083 found 23 hours ago
Iberia
Tue, 16 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,216 Return, found 23 hours ago
S$2,216
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Tue, 16 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Dec, priced at S$2,216 found 23 hours ago
Delta
Tue, 16 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
JFK
New York
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,341 Return, found 23 hours ago
S$2,341
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 16 Dec from New York to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Dec, priced at S$2,341 found 23 hours 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$1,163 - S$1,910 per traveller.

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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, Iberia, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
S$1,933
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$1,934. 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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